Garmin Forerunner 745

We witnessed the new installment of the iconic family optimized by and for runners Garmin, the Garmin Forerunner 745 Designed for runners and triathletes, it offers statistics and detailed training sessions in addition to fulfilling the functions of a smartwatch. This device includes up to 200 sessions focused on different sports. Versatile and water resistant, it is the smallest and lightest smartwatch to date.

This GPS multisport watch integrates convenient functionalities for the athlete. Thus, the Garmin Forerunner 745 allows you to synchronize your favorite playlists and store up to 500 songs on it. You can enjoy up to 6 hours of battery life with GPS mode activated and music on . It's also possible to make contactless payments via Garmin Pay and receive smart notifications once linked to a compatible smartphone.

It even incorporates menstrual cycle tracking for women, making it possible to adapt training to maximize potential within period days. As well as hydration tracking for the athlete, so that they are aware of when they need to take a short hydration break because their body is requesting it.

Garmin Forerunner 745, main features

The new release from Garmin allows for detailed tracking in different workouts. It incorporates an optical sensor in order to control the heart rate from the wrist and a pulse oximeter to know what are the blood oxygen levels of the athlete.

In addition, this high-performance electronic device includes running metrics to let you know, for example, your cadence, stride length or ground contact time, among many others, to continuously improve your performance.

In training sessions, this Forerunner 745 will be responsible for analyzing the heart rate and its changes so you know, in real time, what your performance capacity is. What's more, it integrates a function that, according to the intensity of the race and other personal factors, will let you know when you're ready for another tough session. The heart rate monitor contains your entire training history, so it will help you reach your goals and achieve maximum performance.

Thanks to satellite navigation systems, you'll enjoy more comprehensive tracking in the most demanding environments. In addition, with race data from other runners, Garmin Connect makes it possible to find the best route of all.

Finally, add that among its features, this multisport watch includes ABC sensors: altimeter, barometer and compass. In this way, you will be able to know the altitude data, possible weather changes and follow the orientation in race.

Garmin Forerunner 745 vs Garmin Forerunner 735XT

As you may already know, the Forerunner family is made up of premium GPS watches, as the name suggests, optimized for runners. Some members of this emblematic saga are the Forerunner 945 or the Forerunner 245, among others. On this occasion, we make a comparison with respect to a previous version, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT.

To begin with, the Garmin Forerunner 745 has a more aesthetic design, smaller dimensions and a higher resolution screen. In addition, it incorporates a number of new features compared to the Forerunner 735XT in terms of software.

It also stands out for a more complete GPS system, with smartwatch functions. This new release includes services such as the accumulated training load and the recovery time required after a session.

Also incorporated are features such as payment via Garmin Pay and music storage on the device itself. The integration of ABC sensors and pulse oximeter is something new, which the Garmin Forerunner 735XT did not have.

Garmin Forerunner 745, technical specifications

As for the technical specifications of the Garmin Forerunner 745, we analyzed the following parameters:

• Case size: 43.8 x 43.8 x 43.8 x 133 mm.

• Display size: 30.4 mm (12") diameter

• Display resolution: 240 x 240 pixels.

• Lens material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX

• Bezel material: Fiber-reinforced polymer

• Weight: 47 g

• Barometric altimeter: Yes

• Compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and thermometer:. Yes.

• Pulse oximetry acclimatization: Yes.

• Battery life: Smartwatch mode: up to 7 days / GPS mode with music: up to 6 hours / GPS mode without music: up to 16 hours.

• Water resistance: Yes. 5 ATM

• Connectivity: Yes

• Smart notifications: Yes