Name: Forerunner 745
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506425
Rating: 3.8 (59 reviews)

Garmin Forerunner 745 - Pros & Cons

optical heart rate monitor is very good
Garmin Connect app is very good
thin
light
comfortable and durable
slim and light
real buttons
good screen
accurate GPS
The buttons are all labelled and engraved which is a nice touch
improvements upon the design scheme of the watch are also great
simple and intuitive
Innovative and detailed activity profiles
useful and innovative technologies
Great for triathletes
enhanced performance features and project charts
Forerunner 745 is good enough for indoor activities
Oreo it s virtually identical in size
The display looks great in low light and in bright sunlight so is usable
perfect balance of performance
price
design
and comfort
the charging is pretty fast
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
simplicity and cleanliness of the stock Garmin ones
intuitive
flexible layout complements
Forerunner 745 also supports an impressive selection of sports for workout tracking
pleasantly easy
Forerunner 745 presents great value
The 945 is mightily good
ClimbPro feature is very handy for hilly courses
training
performance monitoring and rich physiological measurements
performance of the two optical sensors throughout the training is really good
performance of the GPS in the 745 is quite good
It is contained and generally fits well to any wrist size
comprehensive health tracking
safety features and many smart functions
An Athletic Track profile offers extraordinary accuracy
compact and elegant model
measurement reliability
it is excellent
reliable and rich in sports functions
Compact
light and ultra-complete
more precision
faster and more reliable GPS connection
much easier and more reliable to use
buttons are useful for controlling your watch when
soft
pliable
and breathable
Garmin Forerunner 745 works with great accuracy
the training load advice becomes very helpful
Forerunner 745 provides an excellent experience for tracking workouts
significantly cheaper and still provides excellent cycling capabilities
watch has an extremely pleasant fit
simple
easy and convenient always to have money at hand
running
hiking
cross-country skiing
a gorgeous OLED display and excellent battery life
is cleaner and generally just better to interact with

Does Garmin Forerunner 745 track sleep
expensive
no touchscreen
interface can be a bit clunky
lack of onboard maps means routes are limited to the breadcrumb-trail display
is not user-replaceable
Forerunner 945 is full onboard maps
The battery life is shorter than some of the competition
lack of customizations for other sports and fitness-related activities
Forerunner 745 is not the perfect watch though
Garmin Forerunner 745
battery life in GPS mode is only 6 hours
it will be posted on the site
slightly bigger and heavier than the 745
Subpar battery life when compared to other models
with built-in GPS or a heart-rate monitor
does not transfer maps - it only transfers courses
compatible music streaming services are limited
lack of a touchscreen or microphone for calling
the 745 relies on Garmin's proprietary charging cable
phones spent the entire time searching for a signal
It symobilizes a website link url
accuracy begins to falter
It can still be a bit slow to sync over apps
Garmin s lack of nap functionality is a bummer
fallen behind target pace or distance
Lack of advanced on-watch sleep metrics
lack of travel to a place I need maps
clumsy and imprecise
Forerunner series expects to find buttons
Lacks Outdoor Track Running
Forerunner 745 does not have a touch screen
Lacks Outdoor Track Running and Virtual Running
slightly underwhelming battery longevity
isn t as reactive to rapid surges as
on the left are too close together for use with thick winter cycling gloves
The effort is not the same on muddy ground as on dry ground for example
Garmin mode is only valid for use on the track
the oxygen saturation in the blood can get too low and become dangerous
Garmin models get quite lost in one of the turns
it suffers from a somewhat low battery life
autonomy
which is twice as short
its autonomy is disappointing
the watch does not allow charging when the watch is worn on the wrist
this tracker is not primarily aimed at runners
slow paces do not favor beautiful tracks
high price and limited battery life weigh
feel like a chunky watch on the wrist
Garmin Move bar and all notifications will be turned off
lag or performance issues when navigating the user interface
Forerunner series of watches do not have touchscreens
you could only download or stream songs from Apple Music
visible power meter field on the display
seen much take-up from UK high street banks - Santander is
the range is very limited
One loss is full maps
blatantly dodgy
backlight is also disabled during this time
its lack of a touchscreen
GPS-watches measure too long a distance
The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled
NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
The screen is decidedly non-touch

Garmin Forerunner 745 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	5 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	47 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

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Garmin Forerunner 745 - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	240 x 240 px
Touchscreen	yes
Colour screen	yes
Display type	MIP

Colour of product	Black Grey Mint colour Red
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	5

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.72 in
Depth	1.72 in
Weight	1.66 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Compass	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery life (standby mode)	7.0 day

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Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.1

Based on 10 reviews

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Tom's Guide

Published: 09.11.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review

4.0

There’s a lot to like about Garmin’s successor to the Forerunner 735XT, and its one drawback — battery life — shouldn’t be a dealbreaker

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 Review: Is It Worth It?

Best GPS Tech

Published: 21.10.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 Review: Is It Worth It?

This sports and fitness watch scores high marks in all the important key points for rating a fitness watch. Read on to find out more.

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 review: the run, bike, swim-tracking sweet spot?

the Guardian

Published: 02.11.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: the run, bike, swim-tracking sweet spot?

Smaller, lighter, slightly cheaper version of the flagship triathlon watch ticks almost every box

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 review: A smaller, lighter option for runners and triathletes

ZDNet

Published: 29.09.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: A smaller, lighter option for runners and triathletes

4.4

The latest Forerunner model from Garmin is a slimmed down 945 without mapping and golf. It has the latest software features and a new Track Run mode that is sure to please those who train on the track.

Lifewire

Published: 07.04.2021

Garmin Forerunner 745 Review

4.4

Garmin's Forerunner 745 is a fitness tracker for multisport athletes. I tested it for 140 hours and enjoyed the easy wear and valuable training insights.

TechRadar

Published: 21.10.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review

4.5

Another solid Garmin watch, but is the price right?

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 review: Garmin's new multisport watch is a triathlon winner

T3

Published: 21.12.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: Garmin's new multisport watch is a triathlon winner

4.0

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: the Forerunner 945's little sibling delivers a great user experience

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745: 8 Months Later Review Update

DC Rainmaker

Published: 20.04.2021

Garmin Forerunner 745: 8 Months Later Review Update

Somehow, somewhat oddly, some 8 months after I started using a FR745 last August, it’s become my daily driver – some 148 workouts in total on it. Even while testing a slew of other watches over the last 8

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 review: An elite watch that even non-elites can master

Android Central

Published: 15.10.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: An elite watch that even non-elites can master

4.0

The Garmin Forerunner 745 packs all the features that elite athletes want into a more affordable package than some of its other high-end watches like the Forerunner 945 or Fenix ...

Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin Forerunner 745 review: Garmin's triathlon watch raises questions

Wareable

Published: 19.10.2020

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: Garmin's triathlon watch raises questions

3.5

The Garmin Forerunner 745 is a powerful triathlon-focused smartwatch, for those looking for big insights into running, swimming, cycling and brick sessions....