Garmin
Forerunner 945
The Forerunner 945 lands as a entry-level gps sports watche, built around 10 hours.
48/100
10 hours
£439best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Offline topo maps
- Optical HR
- Training load metrics
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Forerunner 945 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Offline topo mapsYes
Battery
GPS battery10 hours
Expedition mode60 hours
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Training
Training load metricsYes
Recovery advisorYes
VO2 Max estimateYes
Triathlon multisport modeYes
Design
Screen size1.3 "
Platform and connectivity
On-watch music storageYes
Contactless paymentYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowForerunner 945 vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm
Forerunner 945Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm
| GarminForerunner 945This page | GarminGarmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 49 /100Better |
| Battery gps | 10 hours | 20 hoursBetter |
| Multi band gps | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Forerunner 945 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Forerunner 945 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Forerunner 945?
Its offline topo maps stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm?
The Garmin Forerunner 265 with Music 46mm scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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