Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X 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

Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.8 mm
Height - 43.8 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Details With band: 98 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information 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 Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 51 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Slate grey Black | Neo tropic
BAND Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 26 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Storage Capacity 12 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging cable USB cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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