In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 43.8 mm | 42.5 mm |
Height | 43.8 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 47 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
Modes | - | 90+ exercise 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, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Neo tropic | - |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 126-216 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 40 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) |
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |