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Garmin Forerunner 45
161.63
Polar Ignite
162.64
Garmin Forerunner 45s
192.12
Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Forerunner 45s
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Reviews
Pros
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Cons
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According to the product specialist
Pros
| The built-in Garmin ELEVATE optical heart rate monitor measures your heart rate 24/7 and gives you insight into your health and performance through the Garmin Connect App. |
| The powerful GPS receiver for GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO satellites ensures good GPS reception even in outlying areas and in the mountains. |
| Your personal Garmin Coach will create training plans for you based on your level and goals. |
| The strong battery allows you to use the watch for almost a week without recharging it. |
| Precise heart rate measurement at the wrist. |
| Detailed registration and feedback on sleep quality, workouts and training recovery. |
| The Serene™ breathing exercises help you to relax regularly. |
| GPS and GLONASS satellite connections so that all your workouts are accurately tracked and you can review them later on. |
| Pre-installed sports profiles such as cycling, running, swimming. Expandable via Polar Flow with more than 100 sports profiles. |
| The built-in Garmin ELEVATE optical heart rate monitor measures your heart rate 24/7 and gives you insight into your health and performance through the Garmin Connect App. |
| The powerful GPS receiver for GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO satellites ensures that you have good GPS reception even when outdoors and mountainous terrain. |
| Your personal Garmin Coach draws up training plans for you, based on your current level and goals. |
| The powerful battery allows you to use the watch for almost a week without recharging. |
Cons
| An optical heart rate monitor is slightly less accurate in general when used during intensive interval training compared to an heart rate belt. |
| If you have a small wrist circumference, the Forerunner 45 may be too big. In that case, go for the Forerunner 45S. |
| The Ignite does not have a multisport function. When running a triathlon, the watch does not automatically switch from one discipline to another. |
| An optical heart rate monitor is generally a little less accurate during intensive interval training than a heart rate monitor. |
| It is not possible to pair ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors, such as a speed or cadence sensors from your bike. |
| If you have a large wrist circumference, the Forerunner 45S may be too small. In that case, go for the Forerunner 45. |
Specifications
Navigation
No
No
No
No
No
No
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Screen Size
1.04 inch
1.04 inch
208 x 208 Pixels
240x204 Pixels
208 x 208 Pixels
Touchscreen
No
Yes
No
USB
USB
USB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Thermometer
No
Yes
No
Vibrating alert
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Visual
Acoustic
Acoustic
Visual
Acoustic
Acoustic
Visual
Acoustic
Acoustic
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, adjustable
Yes, adjustable
Yes, adjustable
Calories
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Source
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Sport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Cycling
Running
Fitness
Multisport
Running
Fitness
Multisport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Step Counter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sleep Monitor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Virtual Partner
No
No
No
Stopwatch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Climbed Steps
No
No
No
Motion Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Red
Red
Black
Black
White
White
Size wristband
M/L
S
S
Payment function
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Recreational cyclist