Garmin Forerunner 745

Training advice and workout recommendations New smartwatch features Low price for a high-end Forerunner

Pricier than similar Coros tri watches

The Forerunner 745 is another solid addition to Garmin’s family of watches. It makes good upgrades on the 735XT, whether it’s the smaller design or the more useful training analysis insights. Our main gripes lie with the battery life outside of...

Smaller and lighter case to wear ; Reliable sports tracking ; New suggested workouts

Battery life isn't the greatest ; Expensive ; Sleep tracking is iffy

You can’t really fault this multisports watch for its abilities, while giving you the best that Garmin has to offer in smartwatch features. The new training and workout features are welcomed here, even if they’re no longer unique to this model. The...

The main downside to the Forerunner 745 is its battery life as compared to the competition. The device will need to be charged twice as often as the Forerunner 945 or the Polar Vantage 2, though it will still last several days between charges in most...