Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 43.8 mm
Height - 43.8 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Details Case only: 30.68 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate 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 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support 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, high and low heart rate 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/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Neo tropic
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy Black
STORAGE Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) USB cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2355 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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