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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Apple Watch SE (GPS). 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. Apple Watch SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch 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 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, high and low heart rate
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 SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch 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 SE (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White | Iris | Black Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size S Regular
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 Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch 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 SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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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