Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Amazfit GTR 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Amazfit GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 39.5 mm -
Height 39.5 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 32 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.39"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details White | Iris | Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software - Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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