Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Fitbit Sense 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. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.8 mm 40.5 mm
Height 43.8 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 47 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ 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 Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 7 day(s) 6 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)
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories USB cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Alarm, FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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