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Garmin Forerunner 45s
192,12
Polar Ignite 2
202,29
Garmin Forerunner 55
192,12
Garmin Forerunner 45s vs. Polar Ignite 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55
This is what our customers think
Reviews
Pros
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Clear screen |
Easy operation |
Fashionable |
Works well |
Battery life |
Cons
-
Loses contact with iphone quickly |
Battery does not last more than 2 days |
Empty faster than I expected |
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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 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. |
| The different dials and colour options make it easy to adapt the watch to fit your own style. |
| The smart watch tracks your heart rate, recovery, training and other data 24/7 and gives you personal advice based on it. |
| The sleek and slim design allows you to wear the watch 24/7. |
| GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS satellite connections for accurate workout tracking data to analyse afterwards. |
| Pre-installed sport profiles such as cycling, running and swimming. Expandable via Polar Flow with more than 130 sport profiles. |
| With up to two weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, you can get plenty of workouts out of one charge. |
| This watch's personalised guidance means you will receive daily recommendations based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time. |
| Thanks to the activity profiles for different workouts, you always have a good workout ready. |
| The Garmin Forerunner 55 has all kinds of connected features, such as smartphone notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack and more. |
Cons
| 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. |
| You can read smartphone messages on your watch but are unable to reply. |
| No in-built music storage, so you'll need carry along your smartphone to play music. |
| You cannot play music directly from this watch like with some other models. |
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
EU
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Caller ID
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
Vibrate
Vibrate
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
White
White
Gold & Champagne
Payment function
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Wrist strap material
Silicone
Silicone