Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Garmin Venu 2S. 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 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 39.5 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 39.5 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 32 g | 38.2 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
| Notifications | Calendar, Email, social apps | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.1" |
| Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
| Case Details | White | Iris | Black | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | S | - |
| Band Width | - | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 124-185 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Iris | Black | Light sand | Mist grey | White |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Battery Life | - | 11 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 45S | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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