Garmin Forerunner 45
138.50
Garmin Forerunner 55
162.70
Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55
This is what our customers think
Reviews
Pros
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Battery life |
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. |
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 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. |
You cannot play music directly from this watch like with some other models. |
Specifications
Navigation
No
No
No
No
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Screen Size
1.04 inch
1.04 inch
208 x 208 Pixels
208 x 208 Pixels
Touchscreen
No
No
USB
EU
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Message
Caller ID
Notifications
Caller ID
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Caller ID
Thermometer
No
No
Vibrating alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Visual
Acoustic
Acoustic
Visual
Vibrate
Vibrate
Yes
Yes
Yes, adjustable
Yes, adjustable
Calories
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Source
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Sport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Step Counter
Yes
Yes
Sleep Monitor
Yes
Yes
Virtual Partner
No
No
Stopwatch
Yes
Yes
Climbed Steps
No
No
Motion Sensor
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Red
Red
Payment function
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Wrist strap material
Silicone