Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.8 mm
Height 42 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 65 g 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor 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, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Black | Neo tropic
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable
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 1-year warranty
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