Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 42 mm
Height 12.4 mm 42 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 50 g 36 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size - L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | Lava red
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 45
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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