Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Garmin Forerunner 745. 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 vívomove Luxe vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.8 mm
Height 42 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 44.5 g 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration 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
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery 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
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Silver stainless steel Black | Neo tropic
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Milanese band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour Silver Black
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days 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)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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