Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Black | Ivory | Blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic charging cable
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
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