Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Case Shape Round Round
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
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic charging dock
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
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