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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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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) |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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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) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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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) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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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 |