Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 and Garmin Forerunner 45S. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 39.5 mm
Height 38.6 mm 39.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 28.2 g 32 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium White | Iris | Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 124-185 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Flat silver/white | Flat silver/volt | Black/cool grey | Balck/volt | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/white White | Iris | Black
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Garmin Forerunner 45S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Running -
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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