Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Google Pixel Watch. 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. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.8 mm -
Height 43.8 mm -
Depth 13.3 mm -
Weight 47 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, 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 Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
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 Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) 24 hours
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)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories USB cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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