Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Forerunner 45. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 11.4 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 36 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.04" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Type | Push buttons | - |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 129-197 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black | Lava red |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 45 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
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