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Garmin Forerunner 45, 245 and 945: 3 new breathtaking running watches
Forerunner 45: essentials and simplicity at low cost
Forerunner 245 and 245 Music with GPS navigation and advanced training tools
Forerunner 945: ultra-complete, with music and maps. The top watches for pros, triathletes and enthusiasts
Comparison between Forerunner 45, 245 and 945
Garmin is renewing part of its Forerunner range, watches designed especially for running fans but which are also suitable for cyclists and swimmers. Three watches (5 references in total) are created: Forerunner 45 and 45S, Forerunner 245 and 245 Music and Forerunner 945. These new models benefit from innovations already present on other more upscale models but also from new features . Garmin also strengthens performance analysis tools for even better monitoring.
The American company still surprises us with the extent of the improvements delivered in these new models. The autonomy is increased, the boxes are thinner, the resolution improves markedly, the color becomes general. Color mapping, which was only present on the Fenix 5X, the Fenix 5 Plus and recently the luxury series MARQ, now equips the Forerunner 945. Contactless payment too. The mp3 player is becoming generalized except on the Forerunner 45. New functions and measures are integrated such as the Body Battery energy monitoring, assistance in the event of an incident, respiration rate, blood oximeter, monitoring of the menstrual cycle for women and much more. Each model also allows you to download and follow training programs for classic races (5 and 10 km, half-marathon, marathon) on your watch.
Garmin perfectly masters the market with increasingly complete and attractive watches.
Forerunner 45: essentials and simplicity at low cost
The Forerunner 45 (or 45S in smaller format) is the entry-level model of the series. Ideal for beginners or those looking for an easy-to-use watch, it offers the essential functions for running, walking, cycling or training at health home (elliptical, yoga, treadmill, spinning). She also supports Garmin Coach training programs.
This model is offered at an affordable price of € 199. It comes in 2 case sizes: 39.5 mm for thin wrists (Forerunner 45S) and 42 mm (Forerunner 45). Buy this model.
Equipped with GPS, a heart rate reader on the wrist and an accelerometer, the watch records your course and running metrics (pace, distance, pulse, duration, calories expended, heart rate), guides you in your training ( coaching) and has assistance in the event of an incident: the watch detects falls and can transmit your position to a friend.
It manages Smart notifications (call and SMS management), tracks your activity 24/7 (number of steps, distance, calories burned, sleep analysis and more) and calculates your VO2max. An accelerometer allows you to train indoors. It is compatible with cadence sensors for running and cycling.
For athletes used to the Forerunner 35, this model is an improvement. It is equipped with a 208 x 208 px color screen (versus 128 x 128 px for the old model). It is thinner and lighter and offers an autonomy of 13 hours in GPS mode and 7 days in watch mode.
In terms of functionality, this new model offers more sport profiles (elliptical, yoga, indoor sports such as elliptical cross trainer, treadmill). The watch determines your stress and energy level.
Our opinion : if your budget is limited or if you are not looking for sophisticated functions for running or cycling, this model should satisfy you fully.
More: Detailed review and opinion of the Forerunner 45 and 45S
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Price (from)
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€ 199 -5% (* 1)
i-Run
€ 199 -5% (* 2)
Alltricks
€ 199 -5% (* 3)
Amazon
199 179.41 €
Baker
199.99 €
(* 1) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code 5A15 !(* 2) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code FORM !(* 3) -5% reduction on the forerunner45 with the promo code ELC5 !
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Forerunner 245 and 245 Music with GPS navigation and advanced training tools
Very light with its 38.5 g, the Forerunner 245 or the Forerunner 245 Music (with integrated mp3 player) is the replacement for the Forerunner 235. It offers advanced metrics and powerful tools to assist the sportsman, performance monitoring and statistics without being too complex. It thus constitutes a good compromise between the entry-level model and the high-end model.
Its features are ultimately very close to the Forerunner 645 Music, the upper range, which nevertheless remains better equipped for mountain outings (trail for example). Its price remains affordable compared to the wealth of functions offered: € 299 for the Forerunner 245, € 349 for the Forerunner 245 Music. Buy this model.
We find on this model a GPS chip compatible with GPS, GLONASS and now Galileo, an optical sensor on the wrist and many new features: mp3 player (around 500 songs can be stored), compass, pulse oximeter for blood oxygen measurements (the watch assesses acclimatization to altitude and heat and monitors oxygenation during sleep), advanced GPS navigation (breadcrumb, return to starting point, TracBack, point-to-point navigation, etc.) .
The Forerunner 245 also offers an assistance function which detects incidents and warns someone if necessary (requires a Smartphone). We find the smart health connected functions (Smartphone notifications, VIRB camera control, weather, data sharing via Garmin Connect, dial downloads, etc.) and activity monitoring. Its autonomy is excellent with 24 h in GPS mode (15 h for the Forerunner 235).
This new model offers many performance monitoring and training assistance tools, including advanced running metrics (running dynamics, vertical oscillation, stride length, ground contact time), physiological measurements (VO2max , lactic threshold, respiration rate, etc.) which are used in particular for the race time predictor. Some measures require an additional accessory.
Our opinion : this model is very complete and should appeal to a large number of athletes. Recall the success of the Forerunner 235, one of the brand's bestsellers worldwide. If your budget allows, this watch is an excellent choice, whether you are a beginner or an expert. For trail running, prefer the Forerunner 645 which includes an altimeter for calculating elevation changes and altitude profiles.
Find out more: Detailed review and opinion of the Forerunner 245 and 245 Music
Buy the Garmin Forerunner 245 and 245 Music
Take advantage of 5% discount at our partner Lepape with the link below and the code 5A15
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Price (from)
Pope
€ 199 -5% (* 1)
i-Run
€ 199 -5% (* 2)
Alltricks
€ 199 -5% (* 3)
Amazon
199 179.41 €
Baker
199.99 €
(* 1) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code 5A15 !(* 2) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code FORM !(* 3) -5% reduction on the forerunner45 with the promo code ELC5 !
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Price (from)
Pope
€ 349 -5% (* 1)
i-Run
€ 349 -5% (* 2)
Amazon
349 € 299
(* 1) Discount of -5% on the forerunner245Music with the promo code 5A15 !(* 2) Discount of -5% on the forerunner245Music with the promo code FORM !
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Forerunner 945: ultra-complete, with music and maps. The top watches for pros, triathletes and enthusiasts
The Forerunner 945 is an improved version of the popular multisport watch Forerunner 935, a triathlon watch with functions similar to the Fenix 5 Plus but in an ultralight version with greater autonomy. Garmin completes this model by adding the latest innovations already installed on other watches, and they are of size:
An mp3 player. The watch can load around 1000 songs and works in streaming with a Spotify or Deezer subscription
Garmin Pay function which allows you to pay for small purchases with your watch
Color mapping and cycle paths in Europe. Only the Fenix 5X and the Fenix 5 Plus offered this luxury.
A pulse oximeter. It is used to measure the level of blood oxygen to estimate acclimatization to altitude or to heat and oxygenation during sleep.
A popular TrendLine route generator (community recorded routes) and a round trip route generator
New functions for runners and cyclists.
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In addition to this, the watch is supplemented by new functions useful to cyclists (advanced support for Vector, altitude profiles, mapping and route generator). Performance analysis tools are supplemented as well as physiological measurements. The autonomy goes from 24 to 36 hours in GPS mode!
This model is offered at € 599.99 or, in a triathlon pack (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim belts), € 799. Buy this model.
Our opinion : this watch is without a doubt the best running and triathlon watch in the world today. It will delight professional runners or triathletes or enthusiasts who want to optimize their training or have complete statistics on their sport. The cartography, the navigation functions, the route generator, the mp3 player and the payment function make it a very practical watch. For versatile use (hiking, exploring, other sports), we nevertheless recommend the Fenix 5 Plus while awaiting the expected release of a Fenix 6!
Learn more: Forerunner 945 review and review
Buy the Garmin Forerunner 945
Take advantage of 5% discount at our partner Lepape with the link below and the code 5A15
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Price (from)
Pope
€ 199 -5% (* 1)
i-Run
€ 199 -5% (* 2)
Alltricks
€ 199 -5% (* 3)
Amazon
199 179.41 €
Baker
199.99 €
(* 1) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code 5A15 !(* 2) Discount of -5% on the forerunner45 with the promo code FORM !(* 3) -5% reduction on the forerunner45 with the promo code ELC5 !
Commercial links. Non contractual prices. Please consult the merchant website.
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Price (from)
Pope
599 € 529
i-Run
€ 599 -5% (* 1)
Amazon
€ 539
Rakuten
599 € 460
(* 1) Discount of -5% on the forerunner945 with the promo code FORM !
Commercial links. Non contractual prices. Please consult the merchant website.
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Comparison between Forerunner 45, 245 and 945
We offer this comparison to help you understand the differences between these 3 watches and allow you to choose the model that best suits your purpose.
Read also :
Comparison between the Garmin Forerunner 945 and the Fenix 5 Plus
Comparison Garmin Forerunner 45 vs 245 vs 645 vs 945: the differences, which one to choose?
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