Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus vs Garmin Vivofit 3
Design:
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Design
Forerunner 45 is the ultimate smartwatch that everyone who has a good sense of fashion will want in their watch. It’s because the forerunner 45 has a sleek and modern style and users will be able to pair it with their outfits quite easily. It can be worn 24/7 because it is incredibly lightweight. Equipped with several features the lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass and the strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. Features button-based navigation and are available in these pretty colors i.e. black and lava red. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Design
Garmin Vívofit 3 is a fitness tracker which is a need by any person who wants to be fit. It has an ever-anticipated LCD. Various activity features make the watch usage even more exciting. It provides audible alerts and a move bar that will track the activity of the user. It will also give alerts to the user for a period of their inactivity and will remind them to do more and do some activity. All in all, the Garmin Vívofit 3 does a good job of monitoring all the basic activities. It’s available in white and black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner is equipped with a screen size of 1.04”. there is no touchscreen available and it's equipped with a button-based navigation system. The resolution of the screen is around 208 x 208 pixels. Also, it’s waterproof and it can resist the water depth up to 5ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). The watch band is replaceable and easily removable. One can remove the watch band and screw on the new band. The battery life of the product is up to seven days and with GPS it lasts up to 13 hours. Read Full Specs
Garmin Vivofit 3
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 3 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.39" x 0.39" (10 x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. What distinguishes this watch from the fitness bands is it comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and x-large. The total weight of the product is around 26g and 28g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Activity Tracking:
The forerunner 45 has various tracking features like the availability of GPS which makes the tracking precise. There is a route tracker available which tracks the route. Similarly, there is a wrist-based heart rate monitor that will keep track of a user’s heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically like the distance covered, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available. The sleep tracker will track the sleep of the user. There is a multi-sports mode available which will help the user perform various activities. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 3 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available but there is the availability of a sleep tracker that will track the sleep of the user. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode along with an accelerometer. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 45 has compatibility with both android and iOS devices. There is the availability of Wi-Fi which will sync the data automatically. The Bluetooth smart technology will help connect various android and iOS devices. The ANT+ technology will help in wireless transfer. There is the availability of the Garmin app as well. There is an availability of call control that will alert the user in case of any text, call or notification, etc. It will show the incoming calls and will also display the name of the person calling and will show the number as well. Provides weather forecast and notifications for calendar reminders too along with an alarm clock. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus Pros
- Physical buttons present
- Wrist-based heart rate monitor
- Amazing battery life
- Built-in GPS
- Training plans
- Tracking metrics
Garmin Vivofit 3 Pros
- Amazing battery life
- Always-on display
- Works as a watch too.
- Easy to wear
- Auto-goal feature
- Water-proof
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus Cones
- No music
- No swimming mode
- Five buttons don’t suit everyone
- Sleep tracking is a bit glitchy.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Cones
- No Notification alerts provision on phone.
- Don’t look very stylish
- Dim screen
- Stairs climb unavailable
Design:
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Design
Forerunner 45 is the ultimate smartwatch that everyone who has a good sense of fashion will want in their watch. It’s because the forerunner 45 has a sleek and modern style and users will be able to pair it with their outfits quite easily. It can be worn 24/7 because it is incredibly lightweight. Equipped with several features the lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass and the strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. Features button-based navigation and are available in these pretty colors i.e. black and lava red. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Design
Garmin Vívofit 3 is a fitness tracker which is a need by any person who wants to be fit. It has an ever-anticipated LCD. Various activity features make the watch usage even more exciting. It provides audible alerts and a move bar that will track the activity of the user. It will also give alerts to the user for a period of their inactivity and will remind them to do more and do some activity. All in all, the Garmin Vívofit 3 does a good job of monitoring all the basic activities. It’s available in white and black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner is equipped with a screen size of 1.04”. there is no touchscreen available and it's equipped with a button-based navigation system. The resolution of the screen is around 208 x 208 pixels. Also, it’s waterproof and it can resist the water depth up to 5ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). The watch band is replaceable and easily removable. One can remove the watch band and screw on the new band. The battery life of the product is up to seven days and with GPS it lasts up to 13 hours. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 3 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.39" x 0.39" (10 x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. What distinguishes this watch from the fitness bands is it comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and x-large. The total weight of the product is around 26g and 28g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Activity Tracking:
The forerunner 45 has various tracking features like the availability of GPS which makes the tracking precise. There is a route tracker available which tracks the route. Similarly, there is a wrist-based heart rate monitor that will keep track of a user’s heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically like the distance covered, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available. The sleep tracker will track the sleep of the user. There is a multi-sports mode available which will help the user perform various activities. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 3 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available but there is the availability of a sleep tracker that will track the sleep of the user. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode along with an accelerometer. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 45 has compatibility with both android and iOS devices. There is the availability of Wi-Fi which will sync the data automatically. The Bluetooth smart technology will help connect various android and iOS devices. The ANT+ technology will help in wireless transfer. There is the availability of the Garmin app as well. There is an availability of call control that will alert the user in case of any text, call or notification, etc. It will show the incoming calls and will also display the name of the person calling and will show the number as well. Provides weather forecast and notifications for calendar reminders too along with an alarm clock. Read More
Garmin Vivofit 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus Pros
- Physical buttons present
- Wrist-based heart rate monitor
- Amazing battery life
- Built-in GPS
- Training plans
- Tracking metrics
Garmin Vivofit 3 Pros
- Amazing battery life
- Always-on display
- Works as a watch too.
- Easy to wear
- Auto-goal feature
- Water-proof
Garmin Forerunner 45 Plus Cones
- No music
- No swimming mode
- Five buttons don’t suit everyone
- Sleep tracking is a bit glitchy.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Cones
- No Notification alerts provision on phone.
- Don’t look very stylish
- Dim screen
- Stairs climb unavailable