In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 43.8 mm |
| Height | - | 43.8 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | - | 47 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.49 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black | Neo tropic |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 126-216 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 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) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Forerunner 745 |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | USB cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2351 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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