In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin Forerunner 745. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | 43.8 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 43.8 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 26.7 g | 47 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Back | Composite back | - |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Black | Neo tropic |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 126-216 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 7 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | USB cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri, Nike+ Run Club | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |