Polar Unite vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Unite 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

Polar Unite vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43.8 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 10.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 32 g 47 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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 Yes
Features Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide 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 Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details - Black | Neo tropic
BAND Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Snap & slip Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue | Pink | White Black
BATTERY Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 174 mAh -
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Unite Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable
Preloaded Software Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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