In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Garmin vívomove Luxe. 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 Luxe |
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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 | 42 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.9 mm |
Weight | 36 g | 44.5 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
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, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Silver stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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Band Type | Band | Milanese 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 | - |
Band Material | Silicone | Stainless steel mesh |
Band Colour | Black | Lava red | Silver |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45 | Garmin vívomove Luxe |
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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 Luxe |
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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 |