Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Fitbit Versa 4. 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. Fitbit Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.5 mm 40.5 mm
Height 39.5 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 32 g -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
Modes - 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Find phone function, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details White | Iris | Black Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm Up to 209 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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