In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Amazfit T-Rex 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.8 mm | 47.1 mm |
Height | 43.8 mm | 47.1 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 13.65 mm |
Weight | 47 g | 66.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle |
Modes | - | 150+ sports modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information | Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.39" |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Neo tropic | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 126-216 mm | 140-205 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 500 mAh |
Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 24 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 24 days Battery safe mode - up to 45 days Heavy usage - up to 10 days Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s) Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s) Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | Magnetic charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Zepp App |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |