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Garmin Forerunner 745, GPS Running Watch, Detailed Training Stats and On-Device Workouts, Essential Smartwatch Functions, Red
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Forerunner 745 |
Style | Running Watch |
Color | Red |
Screen Size | 1.2 Inches |
Special Feature | GPS |
Shape | Round |
Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
About this item
- Swim, bike, run — do it all with a smartwatch that uses multiple satellite systems to accurately track your workouts
- o Make it through your longest races with up to 1 week of battery life in smartwatch mode, 6 hours in GPS mode with music and 21 hours in UltraTrac mode
- Receive on-device run and cycling daily workout suggestions based on your current training load and VO2 max
- Get training guidance by syncing structured indoor or outdoor workouts to your device from Garmin Connect or other apps (when paired with a compatible smartphone), including TrainingPeaks and TrainerRoad
- Analyze more data to help you reach your race potential, including advanced running, cycling and swimming dynamics
- Bring music for every mile by syncing with music streaming services (premium subscription required) such as Amazon Music, Deezer, Spotify and more to easily store and play up to 500 songs from your wrist
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported payment network) let you pay for purchases on the go
- Make it through your longest races with up to 1 week of battery life in smartwatch mode, 6 hours in GPS mode with music and up to 30 hours in UltraTrac mode
- Switch up your workout routine whenever you like with preloaded activity profiles for running, triathlon, multisport, cycling, pool swimming, track running and more
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For working out | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Sleep tracking | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Accuracy | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Mileage | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | — |
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size | One Size | One Size | One Size | One Size | 46 mm | — |
display size | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.4 inches |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | GPS | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
supported applications | GPS | Elevation Tracker, Distance Tracking, Fitness Tracker, Multisport Tracker, Sleep Monitor | GPS | GPS | GPS | GPS |
input interface | buttons | buttons, touch screen | buttons, touch screen | buttons | touch screen, buttons | touch screen, buttons |
wireless standard | bluetooth | — | — | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.69 x 0.51 x 1.69 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
ASIN | B08G58Z9R4 |
Item model number | 010-02445-02 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #165,248 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #558 in Running GPS Units |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
GPS | Gps enabled |
Special features | GPS |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 240 x 240 |
Color | Red |
Whats in the box | Forerunner 745, USB Cable, Documentation |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Date First Available | September 16, 2020 |
Weight | 150 Grams |
Standing screen display size | 1.2 Inches |
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Product Description
Chase down new PRs with Forerunner 745. This GPS running watch is made for runners and triathletes like you who need detailed training stats and on-device workouts plus smartwatch functions like music, contactless payments and more. Preloaded activity profiles for cycling and pool swimming let you round out your training routine, and the multisport profile consolidates data for your brick workouts. Tap into advanced physio features like heat and altitude acclimation, training load focus and race predictor to meet your goals. Sync music from select streaming services (premium subscription required) to store on your watch for phone-free listening while you run.
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Customers like the value of the watch, saying it's worth the splurge. They appreciate the performance, battery life, and quality. That said, some complain about the lack of a touch screen. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, bluetooth connectivity, and accuracy.
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Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it's a great watch, with top-tier running features and an easy-to-use interface. Customers also mention that it'll make a good gift for runners and active people in general.
"...over the newer 265s. To conclude, I think the 745 is a solid piece of kit and in some use-cases can still hold its own against the latest..." Read more
"...Comfortable to wear all day and excellence displays. Customizable and perfect for an active lifestyle." Read more
"...Overall:The Garmin Forerunner 745 is a top-tier running watch with features galore...." Read more
"This is a great fitness watch that is easy to use with so many features! I use it for running, hiking, biking, HIIT training, and more!..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the wearable computer. They mention that it helps them see their progress and gives them motivation when they don't feel like running. The capabilities of the watch are awesome and accurate. It also suggests workouts based on your data, helping them train smarter, not harder. The suggestions have been a great help in guiding summer training. The watch holds charge well, has many features for training and monitoring basic health vitals, and can track strength training and multi-sport activities. It's a good watch for general tracking and has a long battery life.
"...The big capability improvement over the 45s was the ability to track strength training, do multi-sport activities such as swimming, cycling, and..." Read more
"...Customizable and perfect for an active lifestyle." Read more
"...The Forerunner is giving me all the feedback I need and want: heartbeat, steps, stair climbing, body battery, tracking me in my Hobie pedal kayak..." Read more
"I love all the health monitoring features" Read more
Customers like the battery life of the wearable computer. For example, they say it has an intelligent feature, and it lasts about a week with a few workouts. They also appreciate that they don't have to charge it everyday.
"...all the feedback I need and want: heartbeat, steps, stair climbing, body battery, tracking me in my Hobie pedal kayak as well as on my bike,..." Read more
"...According to her this is what she said.Pros:Long battery life.The emergency contact feature.The color..." Read more
"...Battery life is good, between 4 and 5 days of 5 day/week usage and 1 day of GPS usage...." Read more
"...Pairs easily with Garmin foot pod and bike speed sensors.Battery life is good, but takes a big hit when using GPS...." Read more
Customers like the value of the wearable computer. They say it's worth the splurge, a good step into high-end triathlon watches, and a wonderful watch.
"...to take your training to the next level, the 745 is definitely worth the splurge. Just be prepared to become addicted to your stats!..." Read more
"...Definitely a good value for the price!" Read more
"...It is an expensive purchase, and I cannot hope to get a refund (not speaking of a timely refund) from Amazon." Read more
"The watch itself is pretty good but the build quality is quite bad. The buttons are soft and mushy and have to be pressed really hard...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's easy to use with so many features, the UI is very pleasant to use, and the feedback that this watch provides is incredible. However, others say that it’s clunsey to navigate and not intuitive at all.
"...This one isn't. Takes a bit to get used to, but I now love it...." Read more
"...And the best part? It all feels actionable. The watch suggests workouts based on your data, helping you train smarter, not harder...." Read more
"...The colorThe accuracy.Cons:Not the most user friendly.Not touch screen...." Read more
"This is a great fitness watch that is easy to use with so many features! I use it for running, hiking, biking, HIIT training, and more!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention that it has great accuracy and fast GPS acquisition, while others say that the accuracy is a bit off for strength exercises and the accuracy in tracking progress is questionable. The step counts never seem to be correct, and the wrist-based HRM is wildly inaccurate. The sleep tracking has always been absolute trash, and it doesn't track the naps.
"Great piece overall, GPS and optical HRM are spot on.Pairs easily with Garmin foot pod and bike speed sensors...." Read more
"...Garmin's sleep tracking has always been absolute trash. I'm sure it's great if you fall asleep and wake up at the same times every day...." Read more
"...Great accuracy and fast GPS acquisition. Love being able to configure multiple watch faces and workout metrics via iPhone app...." Read more
"...always bring over the data correctly which makes the accuracy of tracking progress questionable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's easy to use and syncs with the Garmin app on the phone. The free Garmin Connect app is working beautifully with it, and the GPS connects quickly. However, others say that it won't connect with their Bluetooth rower, never paired to Garmin Express via USB, and has errors in connecting with third-party applications.
"...The free Garmin Connect app is working beautifully with it. I'm in my mid 70's and simply trying to keep myself in decent shape...." Read more
"...Main complaint is that my device NEVER paired with my PC via USB connection, not to Garmin Express, never able to get it recognized as a mass..." Read more
"Switched after years of Fitbit watches to Garmin. The GPS connects quickly and remains connected which is why I switched from the often unreliable..." Read more
"...Runs are fine but will not connect with my Bluetooth rower even after contacting Garmin support. Just ..... Just save the money and get the 245." Read more
Customers dislike the touch screen of the wearable computer.
"...The lack of a touch screen and slightly finicky battery life are minor quibbles compared to the overall package...." Read more
"...Cons:Not the most user friendly.Not touch screen.The work out screen leaves more to be desired...." Read more
"...THIS WATCH IS TOO BIG!!!!It doesn’t have a touch screen (I should have double checked that.) The battery drained much faster than advertised...." Read more
"...I was expecting much more. It's not touch screen. It does have an integrated app...." Read more
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Every morning I looked at the sleep report, my body-battery level, and the recovery tracker—these 3 together served as my “training readiness” indicator. They tended to correlate, for example if sleep was poor, body battery would be sub-optimal also. The "training readiness" indicator in my new 265s is a 'nice-to-have' because in theory I can look at one metric to tell me if I'm ready for a big workout, but in practice, I still look at sleep, body battery, and recovery.
The one thing I would have preferred on the 745 would be a narrower strap. For my 6.25-inch wrist, a 22mm strap is just too wide. And this is not just about aesthetics. I find the narrower band on my more recently acquired 265s noticeably more comfortable.
I think the 745’s 1.2-inch (30.4mm) screen size is in the “sweet-spot”. I find Forerunners with 1.3-inch (32.5 mm) displays too big for my wrist (for example the 265) and the 1.1-inch display a tad too small (the one on the 265s). If only there is a Forerunner 265-medium with a 1.2-inch screen size, that would have been the model for me.
My dream Garmin Forerunner would be a Forerunner with all the capabilities of the 965 (except the mapping and navigation features), paired with a 20mm band that tapers to 18mm (or even 17mm), sporting a 1.2-inch AMOLED (same size as the 745 display) so that the watch case diameter would be a respectable 43.5mm and not the gargantuan 46.1mm-sized case of the 265 or 47.2mm-sized case of the 965. Garmin can call it the 765 (an upgrade to the 745). A pipe dream, I think; that is because Garmin did not release a 755, so it seems the 745-line may be an evolutionary dead end.
For now, my 2-year-old 745 can still hold its own. Sure, I have now switched to the 265s for nighttime sleep tracking and treadmill running, but on the bike, the 745 still beats the newer 265s both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors the huge reflective MIP display works really well in bright sunlight. Indoors, I can set the 745 MIP background light to “always-on” for the entire workout. In contrast to a MIP display, the AMOLED version of “always-on” is to dim the background light after a few seconds, which is disappointing. I want an ‘always-on’ that does not dim, Forerunner MIP displays can do that, while Forerunner AMOLED display can’t do that (at least not just yet).
When I bought the 745 two years ago, I really needed the capabilities it had, which my 45s did not have. But now, even with my 265s on hand, there seems to be nothing the 265s can do that the 745 cannot do, and in a particular use-case (placing the watch on the bike handlebar mount) I still prefer the 745 over the newer 265s.
To conclude, I think the 745 is a solid piece of kit and in some use-cases can still hold its own against the latest Forerunner models.
This Forerunner linked right up with My Samsung A71 phone. The free Garmin Connect app is working beautifully with it. I'm in my mid 70's and simply trying to keep myself in decent shape. I don't do marathons or any running since I broke both legs in five places six year ago. The Forerunner is giving me all the feedback I need and want: heartbeat, steps, stair climbing, body battery, tracking me in my Hobie pedal kayak as well as on my bike, intensity minutes, sleep tracking, respiration and calories. And it does it well. The older Instinct was awful at counting flights of stairs (important to me since I descend to my dock 70 feet down from my back door on a daily basis and I want credit for it!) This Forerunner hasn't missed a beat.
My wife asked for my older Solar Instinct. Now I'm hearing "Hey, it didn't count the last two times I climbed stairs!). I keep saying we should buy a 745 for her. But she's frugal. Given my continuing happy experience with my 745, I expect to win her over eventually. The 745 would even fit her better, being a thinner watch.
I've read reviews by folks who like the 745 more then the newer 945. Given the differences between the models and at what cost you get them, I'm certain the 745 was the right choice for me. I'm quite happy with it.
My only nit: I got the "red" band. It's more pinkish-orange than red. But I'm getting used to it
This Forerunner linked right up with My Samsung A71 phone. The free Garmin Connect app is working beautifully with it. I'm in my mid 70's and simply trying to keep myself in decent shape. I don't do marathons or any running since I broke both legs in five places six year ago. The Forerunner is giving me all the feedback I need and want: heartbeat, steps, stair climbing, body battery, tracking me in my Hobie pedal kayak as well as on my bike, intensity minutes, sleep tracking, respiration and calories. And it does it well. The older Instinct was awful at counting flights of stairs (important to me since I descend to my dock 70 feet down from my back door on a daily basis and I want credit for it!) This Forerunner hasn't missed a beat.
My wife asked for my older Solar Instinct. Now I'm hearing "Hey, it didn't count the last two times I climbed stairs!). I keep saying we should buy a 745 for her. But she's frugal. Given my continuing happy experience with my 745, I expect to win her over eventually. The 745 would even fit her better, being a thinner watch.
I've read reviews by folks who like the 745 more then the newer 945. Given the differences between the models and at what cost you get them, I'm certain the 745 was the right choice for me. I'm quite happy with it.
My only nit: I got the "red" band. It's more pinkish-orange than red. But I'm getting used to it
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Reviewed in Brazil on July 7, 2022
As estatísticas são maravilhosas e tenho acompanhado de perto a evolução do meu VO2 max, o que é muito motivante. Ele fornece muitos dados que são uteis para o treinador analisar e ajustar os treinos.
Nos primeiros dias a gente se embaralha um pouco com os botões, mas depois pega o jeito. O relógio já até subiu comigo no pódio de uma prova com apenas 4 dias de uso!
Tenho usado para musculação tb, mas aí a gente já esbarra num problema, que é a impossibilidade de entender quando o exercício é de pernas (já que o relógio está no braço).
Para a natação em piscina tb tenho usado sempre, mas confesso estar frustrada pois ele tb não entende quando estamos fazendo treino de pernada, por exemplo. Como o braço fica ali parado na frente com a prancha, ele não entende que vc está nadando (se alguém souber de algo que resolva isso me avise por favor!!!). Além disso, mesmo quando não faço pernadas, sempre há alguma imprecisão na distância, normalmente para menos. Acredito que se for a natação contínua no mar, esses erros não sejam tão grandes.
Enfim, como meu esporte principal é a corrida, estou muito satisfeita. Sem contar que chegou antes do prazo e o preço foi incrivelmente melhor do que se for ver no próprio site da Garmin.