Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS). 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 45S vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
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: 30.49 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White | Iris | Black Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size S S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2351
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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