Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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 fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking -
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: 44 g
With band: 60 g
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Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level 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, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format 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, social apps, incoming calls 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 Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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 Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Amethyst steel | Light gold Black | Neo tropic
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Shale grey | Light sand Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 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 fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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