ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 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

ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.8 mm
Height - 43.8 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Details Case only: 36 g
With band: 62 g
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Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, blood pressure, ECG, sleep quality score 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 Call alerts, inactivity alert, ASUS HealthAI technology, medication reminder 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 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LCD - colour - high-reflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details - Black | Neo tropic
BAND ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Medical silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black
BATTERY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 200 mAh -
Battery Life 10 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 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 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging clip USB cable
Preloaded Software - 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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