In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (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 Series 4 (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 | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 43.8 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 43.8 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 47 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | 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, UV index, Air Quality index | 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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Black | Neo tropic |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Band Type | 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 | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | USB cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | 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 |