Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Garmin Venu. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 43.2 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 43.2 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 12.4 mm |
Weight | 36 g | 46.3 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | Black | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | L | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 129-197 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Lava red | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin Venu |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |