Assistance (built-in tracking/safety feature) lets you send your real-time location to emergency contacts through a paired compatible smartphone
Incident Detection alerts your emergency contacts automatically in the event of certain incidents (e.g., bike crash, collapse during a run); paired smartphone required
Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach, or create your own custom workouts on the Garmin Connect™ online fitness community
Health-monitoring tools include wrist-based heart rate, all-day stress tracking, Body Battery™ energy monitor, sleep analysis and more
Connected features: smart notifications for calls and texts, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack, and the ability to control and play music on your phone
Preloaded sports apps like running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, yoga and more
Essential GPS data accurately tracks distance, pace, intervals and more
Full color display; customize with free watch faces from the Garmin Connect IQ™ store
Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 14 hrs. in GPS mode
Garmin Forerunner 45 has a 42mm diameter face; Garmin Forerunner 45S (sold separately) has a 40mm diameter face for smaller-sized wrists
Best Use
Running
Customization
Watch Faces
GPS/Satellite Detectable
Yes
Interval Training
Yes
Pace Alert
Yes
Tracks Steps
Yes
Pedometer Type
Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
Tracks Calories Burned
Yes
Sleep Tracking
Yes
HRM Included/Integrated
Yes
Heart Rate Sensor Type
Wrist-based
Average Heart Rate
Yes
Heart Rate Target Zone(s)
Yes
Water-Resistant Depth
50 meters
VO2 Max Estimate
Yes
Altimeter
No
Programmable Routes
Yes
Alarm
Yes
Stopwatch
Yes
Time Display
Yes
Illumination
Backlight
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Average Battery Life
Smartwatch mode: 7 days; GPS mode: 14 hrs.
Display Size
1.04 inches
Data Exchange
ANT+, Bluetooth
Smart Device Notifications
Yes
Compatible Fitness Accessories
Heart Rate Monitor, Cadence Sensor
Gender
Unisex
Sustainability
Contains recycled materials
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