Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S and Garmin fēnix 6. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.5 mm -
Height 39.5 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 32 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details White | Iris | Black Silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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