In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport 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 | 43.8 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 47 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, 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 | 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 | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | Neo tropic |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 126-216 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 7 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) |
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 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | USB 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 | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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