Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Apple Watch Series 6 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (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: 30.5 g |
| Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
| Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar |
| 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 Series 6 (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 Series 6 (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 |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (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 | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| 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 | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Apple Watch Series 6 (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 Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
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