Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 43.8 mm
Height - 43.8 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed 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
Features Music remote handling 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 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 Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details - Black | Neo tropic
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 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 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle USB cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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