Garmin Forerunner series is branded as GPS running watches. That is because most models use the Global Positioning System (GPS) which offers a number of functions The brand has launched the Forerunner 745 smartwatch which is a mid-range offering compared to the Forerunner 945. The smartwatch delivers all the necessary tracking features and also features that help during your workout session.
Apart from the fitness tracking sensors and other advanced features found onboard the more premium Garmin sports watches, the Forerunner 745 also brings along several basic smartwatch features like notification management, local music storage and playback. There is also NFC payment support onboard powered by Garmin Pay.
In terms of the build, the Forerunner 745 happens to be Garmin’s smallest and lightest full-featured running and triathlon smartwatch. It packs a 1.2-inch transflective MIP (Memory in Pixel) always-on display with a 240 x 240-pixel resolution. The watch has a dimension of 43.8 x 43.8 x 13.3 mm and weighs 47 grams.
Furthermore, it comes pre-loaded with activity profiles for swimming, biking and running. The activity tracker can also track over 100 other activities. There are even advanced stats like swim pace and stroke as well as cycling balance and platform centre offset. In addition, the watch comes with a blood oxygen sensor for VO2 max data and a pulse oximeter for sleep tracking. The 5ATM waterproof build ensures it can be used under wet conditions. The Garmin Forerunner 745 only supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity as there is no cellular support.
The watch boasts of a decent battery which can last up to one week if used moderately. Even GPS usage will go up to 16 hours use while the use of GPS and music playback brings down the battery life to 6 hours between charges.
Garmin Forerunner 745 Pricing & Availability
In terms of the pricing, the Garmin Forerunner 745 is priced at $500 in the US (€490/£450 in the UK and Europe). The watch comes in black, white, red and green colours.
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