Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Garmin Approach G12. 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. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Width 43.8 mm 45.8 mm
Height 43.8 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 47 g 25.1 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Odometer
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, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting 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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 30 hours
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)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories USB cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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