Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Amazfit T-Rex 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.5 mm 47.1 mm
Height 39.5 mm 47.1 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.65 mm
Weight 32 g 66.5 g
Body Material - Polymer
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 150+ sports 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, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 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
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details White | Iris | Black Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 140-205 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life - 24 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 24 days
Battery safe mode - up to 45 days
Heavy usage - up to 10 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s)
Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s)
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Amazfit T-Rex 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software - Zepp App
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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