In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Amazfit Bip 5. 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 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS 2.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 39.5 mm | - |
Height | 39.5 mm | - |
Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
Weight | 32 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 26 g |
Body Material | - | Plastic |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Soft black | Pastel pink |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality |
Modes | - | 124 sport modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device | Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast |
Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.2 BLE |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | TFT - colour |
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Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 320 x 380 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.91" |
Pixel Density | - | 260 ppi |
Screen Protection | - | Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Case Details | White | Iris | Black | - |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 124-185 mm | 155-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Iris | Black | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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Battery Life | - | 10 hours |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Heavy usage - up to 5 days Battery saver mode - up to 26 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IEC 60529 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 1.5 m |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |