Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 36 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size L S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Lava red Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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