Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Amazfit GTR 2. 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 Forerunner 745 vs. Amazfit GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 43.8 mm -
Height 43.8 mm -
Depth 13.3 mm -
Weight 47 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data 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 Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls 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 receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.39"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Black Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details 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)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Amazon Alexa
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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