Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Fitbit Versa 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Fitbit Versa 3. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Fitbit Versa 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.48 mm
Height 42 mm 40.48 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.35 mm
Weight 36 g -
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Music remote handling, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Black Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Size L S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Lava red Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Fitbit Versa 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software - FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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