Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

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Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.5 mm 34 mm
Height 39.5 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 32 g 40.6 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White | Iris | Black Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Single Tour band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Swift leather
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Noir | Fauve
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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