Huawei Watch GT Elegant vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT Elegant 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

Huawei Watch GT Elegant vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 42.8 mm 43.8 mm
Height 46.5 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 36.2 g 47 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel, ceramic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Ambient light sensor, barometer, heart rate, 9-axis accelerometer, infrared wear sensor, 9-axis compass, 9-axis gyro sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken 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
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts 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 SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Black stainless steel Black | Neo tropic
BAND Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
CPU Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 178 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 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)
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Elegant Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging cable, magnetic charging dock USB cable
Preloaded Software Google Maps Navigation, Google Now 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
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