Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Garmin Approach S12. 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 S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.8 mm 43.7 mm
Height 43.8 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 47 g 34.1 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer
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, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 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 S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 70 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories USB cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 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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