Garmin Forerunner 745
350.70
Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL
203.30
Polar Pacer Pro
263.28
Polar Ignite 3
From 232.78
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Reviews
Pros
Works great in the pool |
Communicates well with other garmin sensors |
Easy to use and good settings |
Many activities can be set by default |
Toucheless Transition! |
Seamless data Rival mirroring on the Bolt |
Super light and perfect fit! |
Very good together with Bolt |
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Cons
different charger than previous version |
Wrong address delivered |
( yet )No VO2 Max measurement |
Operability |
Altimeter |
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According to the product specialist
Pros
| The Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS watch is suitable for swimming, running, cycling & triathlon. |
| Obsessed with the numbers? Get data on VO2 max, training fatigue and more. |
| Get personalised daily workout suggestions based on your recent training. |
| Garmin Pay makes contactless payment with your smartwatch possible. |
| 6 hr battery life in GPS-mode with music. And up to a full week in smartwatch-mode. |
| High-contrast colour screen, easy to read in any environment thanks to the Gorilla Glass that prevents reflection of the sun. |
| Features ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to your smartphone for customising the display and uploading training data. |
| With up to 24 hours of battery life in GPS mode, you can track your longest races or sports performances. |
| Use the ERG mode in the ELEMNT Roam to control the Wahoo cycle trainers. |
| Also suitable for open water swimming and therefore ideal for triathletes. |
| An ultralight sports watch with advanced training tools so you can get the most out of your workouts. |
| The Pacer Pro tracks your heart rate, recovery, workouts and other data 24/7 and gives you personalised advice based on it. |
| Includes route and altitude profiles, such as 'back to start' directions and slope angles. |
| Features new advanced sleep functions to give you a full analysis of your recovery during the night. |
| You get insight into your running ability and Running Index value that allows you to see your progress. |
| The Ignite 3 tracks your heart rate, recovery, workouts and other data 24/7 and gives you personalised advice based on this data. |
| Features new advanced sleep functions to give you a full analysis of your recovery during the night. |
| GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS satellite connectivity so you can accurately track and review your workouts. |
| FitSpark keeps your workout versatile with several suggestions for daily workouts. |
| The Ignite 3 features improved battery life. |
Cons
| It has no solar charging function. |
| No built-in training schedules, sleep feedback or coaching. |
| You cannot set up this watch without using a Smartphone (Android or iOS). |
| The watch does not have built-in storage for music sources, so you do need your smartphone to play music. |
| No touchscreen. |
| The watch does not have built-in storage for music sources, so you will need your smartphone to play music. |
Specifications
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Optical heart rate measurement
Optical heart rate measurement
Optical heart rate measurement
Optical heart rate measurement
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
1.2 inch
1.2 inch
1.2 inch
No
No
No
Yes
USB
USB
USB
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Vibrating alert
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes, 3 ATM
Acoustic
Visual
Visual
Acoustic
Vibrate
Acoustic
Vibrate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, adjustable
Calories
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Sport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Triathlon
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Triathlon
Fitness
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Running
Swimming
Multisport
Step Counter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Virtual Partner
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Climbed Steps
Yes
No
No
Motion Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
White
White
Black
White
White
Carbon Gray
Night Black
Size wristband
M/L
Yes
No
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Performance oriented cyclist
Silicone
30 hours
Yes, when connected to phone
43 millimetres
Until 5 days
Picking up only
No
Yes
Yes
AMOLED
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No