In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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 6S Solar | 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 47 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | 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, blood oxygen saturation, 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, 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, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | 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 | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | Neo tropic |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 126-216 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 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 6S Solar | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | 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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