Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 45. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height 40 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 39.8 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel Black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Milanese loop Band
Band Size - L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone Black | Lava red
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 45
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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