Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Amazfit GTS 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Amazfit GTS 4. 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 Forerunner 45 vs. Amazfit GTS 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 36.5 mm
Height 42 mm 42.7 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 9.9 mm
Weight 36 g 27 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium alloy frame
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, BioTracker PPG 4.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 154 sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Strength training guidance, camera remote control, find phone function, answering a call, VO2 max, making a call, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, auto pause, auto lap, realtime location tracking, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, Dual-band navigation, linear motor, Virtual Pacer, track run mode, smart trajectory correction, route file import
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.75"
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Black Aluminium alloy
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Lava red Infinite black | Misty white | Rosebud pink
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
User Memory - 2.3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 16 days
Clock - up to 30 days
Heavy usage - up to 4 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 16 hours
GPS mode - up to 28 hours
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 33 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Amazfit GTS 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Alarm Clock, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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