Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and HONOR MagicWatch 2. 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. HONOR MagicWatch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.5 mm 41.8 mm
Height 39.5 mm 41.8 mm
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 32 g 29 g
Body Material - 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black agate
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.2"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details White | Iris | Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Iris | Black -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Manufacturer - Huawei
CPU Type - Kirin A1
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Regular usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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