Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.8 mm
Height 41 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 9 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 48.4 g 47 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Digital compass 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, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling 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 Missed calls 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
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 1.2"
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details - Black | Neo tropic
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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)
Standby Time 168 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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