Garmin makes some of the best running watches on the market. Forerunner watches from Garmin are a line of GPS running watches. You can find the watch that suits your needs, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or elite runner among their Forerunner watches.
This article will explain the differences between Garmin Forerunner 45 and Garmin Forerunner 55.
Below is our guide for choosing a Garmin running watch.
OVERVIEW
GARMIN FORERUNNER 45 /45S
Garmin’s Forerunner45 is their most user-friendly running watch. It is simple, but it still has all the features you would expect from a running watch.
There are two options for the Garmin Forerunner45S and 45S. Both watches can do exactly the same thing, the only difference being their physical dimensions. The Garmin Forerunner45S is slightly smaller than its 45 counterpart.
Recommendation: The Garmin Forerunner45 is a great running watch for athletes and beginners who are looking for an inexpensive running watch.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 45 AVANTAGES
– Measures the basic measures: Distance, Pace/Tempo and Time.
– An optical heart rate monitor worn on the wrist.
– Fitness assessment (VO2Max).
– Activity tracker features include: Sleep, Calories and Step Counter. Estimated Distance, Stress and Energy Level Measuring (Body Batterie).
– Smart notifications: Incoming calls, messages, reminders etc. Directly on the watch.
– Music: You can control music from your phone using the watch.
– Safety and tracking (Incident Detection).
GARMIN COACH offers adaptive training plans for free
Activity profiles for running, walking, cardio, cycling, walking, indoor cycling (spinning), indoor walking, elliptical (cross-training), stepper, yoga, and many more.
– Simple to use
– Affordable.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 45 DISSADVANTAGES
– Inadequacy of data and advanced training features.
– There is no Garmin Music, GarminPay, or built in maps.
Garmin ConnectIQ (app store) does not allow you to download widgets or apps.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 55
Garmin Forerunner 55, a GPS-running watch that is affordable and highly effective, is now available. It also includes a complete update to Garmin Forerunner 45/45S. Garmin Forerunner 55’s many features that are specifically for running make it possible to become a better runner or exerciser.
This GPS-watch is for someone who wants to increase activity, monitor his health and train more often.
Recommended for: Garmin forerunner 55 GPS-watch is affordable for both beginners and more experienced exercisers, who want to see a summary of their basic data and training data.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 55 AVANTAGES
– Does ALL the same things Garmin Forerunner 45 does
In addition you get,
Battery life is longer
– Access to ConnectIQ app (for downloading widgets, apps and dials).
Track run, Virtual Run and Pool Swim are just a few of the many activity profiles available.
Advanced Sleep Tracking
– Health monitoring for women (Incl. Tracking pregnancy
– Improved running features, incl.
– Recommendations for training sessions (lite version)
– Recommendation for recovery time (lite version)
Running calculator
– PacePro Pace strategies
– Interval mode
Calculator for finishing-time
GARMIN FORERUNNER 55 DISADVANTAGES
– There are not many advanced training features or – data.
– Lacks Garmin Music and Garmin Pay.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 245 MUSIC
Garmin Forerunner 245, Garmin’s intermediate-class running watch, is the Garmin Forerunner 225. This watch has many advanced functions, which we previously only found in Garmin’s top models. The Garmin Forerunner245 is a great running watch. Most runners will find that the Garmin Forerunner245 meets all their needs.
Garmin Forerunner 245, Garmin Forerunner 245 music are the two versions of this watch. The two models do the exact same thing, but the Music model lets you transfer music directly to the watch and play it without having to have a smartphone nearby.
Recommended for: The Garmin Forerunner 245, a running watch, is recommended by most runners.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 245 AVANTAGES
– All the features of Garmin Forerunner 55.
In addition you get,
– Larger display (1,2″ vs 1,04″).
– Quick release replacement strap
GPS-mode: Longer battery life
– Electronic compass
– The Pulse Ox sensor measures the blood saturation.
– Music in your watch – Compatible with fx Spotify (requires a premium). – Valid only for Garmin Forerunner 225.
– Rowing and other activities are listed here
Advanced training features (Training Status, Training Effect, Training Load, Recovery Time)
– Train with a virtual person (virtual partner)
– Navigation-/Outdoor-features (Point-to-point, follow a route, return to start, GPS-coordinates, UltraTrac mode)
– Running dynamics (requires a heart rate belt or foot sensor).
GARMIN FORERUNNER 245 DISSADVANTAGES
Garmin Pay is not available.
– Does not have the latest training data and features.
– No barometricaltimeter that measures altitude accurately.
– There is no built-in map nor real navigation.
– There are not many activity profiles. triathlon profile.
