In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Garmin vívomove 3. 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 Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 44 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 44 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.3 mm |
Weight | 36 g | 19.6 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle |
Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
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, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 132 x 64 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Case Size | - | 44 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | Black |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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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 | Powder grey | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |