Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Fitbit Versa 4. 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 Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later
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 11.2 mm
Weight 47 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
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, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
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, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
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 Versa 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm Up to 209 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
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)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories USB cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
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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