Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 43.8 mm
Height 12.4 mm 43.8 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 50 g 47 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time 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 PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack 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, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black | Neo tropic
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 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 Fitbit Ionic Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) USB cable
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 1-year warranty
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