In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.8 mm | 35.3 mm |
Height | 43.8 mm | 41.2 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 10.7 mm |
Weight | 47 g | 35 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, menstrual cycle |
Modes | - | 100+ Workout 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 | Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | TFT - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 320 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.55" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Neo tropic | Black | Ivory | Blue |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 126-216 mm | 140-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Ivory | Blue |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 262 mAh |
Battery Life | 7 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 10 days Heavy usage - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 745 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |