ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q 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

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 43.8 mm
Height - 43.8 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking 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 Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.2"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Gunmetal Black | Neo tropic
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Black
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 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)
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable USB cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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