I switched from the Garmin 645 to the 955 and I love mine. I love the training readiness features and morning report. It has made me concetrate on my sleeping and recovery more too
Got a Garmin 935 and very happy with it, but as an older runner with long-sightedness I'm sure the new AMOLED brighter/larger screens would be easier to read, so its a big plus. The 265 could be the choice for me in future on a black Friday deal or some discount.
Got the forerunner 955 so very similar in function to 965 but lesser display although that is a positive for battery life. Was in Crete last week so charged 955 before going and after 5 runs on holiday one week later battery was still at 52% on returning home. 955 currently has all that I need.
My 955 would lose about 12% a day if my memory is right. My 965 with brightness maxed is at 50% after seven days. For some reason the 955 loses a lot when in watch mode, but the gps battery life is more if you need it for long ultras.
@@tonybowen455my 955 loses about 6-7% maximum per day (without the impact of GPS activities). I have minimal settings though (no notifications, no backlight, no Spo2... basically nothing except hour-date-battery-Body battery 😊). Maybe your settings or (ConnectIQ) watchface were draining the battery life more than normal?
I have the Garmin Epix 2. I wanted a multi sport watch. I love the multi satellite feature for max. GPS accuracy and the amoled screen (you said it right.😉). The weight and size is fine as I don't sleep with it. Yes, it was stupid expensive, but I use it a lot and will keep it until the battery dies.
I switched to a Coros Apex Pro, had it over 2 years now and battery life is still amazing. Did nearly 26 hours of running last weekend using its Ultra GPS mode, prolonging the battery life and still have nearly 40% battery left near the end of it and still havent charged it. Considering its 2 years old Im impressed by it still,
I tried the Coros Apex pro 2 for two weeks, and really did like it. Two things were very annoying though, and I went back to Garmin 955. First, it did not offer a payment solution, such as Garmin Pay. The other thing that annoyed me, is that it didn’t tell me if my heart rate monitor belt was connected or not. If those twi issues were solved, I would prefer the Coros over Garmin.
I wear a Garmin Fenix 7 sapphire solar for my daily activities which include trail running, road running and some treadmill and strength. It's an absolute beast with battery and accuracy in my opinion. Anyway great video
Is there any difference between the Apex Pro and the pace 2? I'm using the pace two for ages now great watch just wanted to know if there's any Real difference
I love my Fenix 6x pro. I was able to do a Spartan Ultra while listening to music the whole time and gps set at max. And still had tons of battery left. However I'm thinking about upgrading. I don't like the screen. And the GPS is trash for trail running.
To turn off workout suggestions From the watch face, select . Select Run. Hold MENU. Select Training > Workouts > Today's Suggestion Scroll down to settings then Select to disable or enable prompts.
Hi, there! Im currently enjoying the Coros Pace 2. Especially after the May updates. With that cheap price tag & tons of features, its really worth it.
As a short sighted runner I was tempted with the FR265/965 for the screen brightness. Have had a FR745 and a Fenix 5X (loved it!) but found the screens difficult to see. Have recently coined our for an Apple Ultra which I can set with big font and the super bright screen is great! Did the London Marathon in April with no hassle in battery - and the biggest plus is I can run without bringing my phone but still make a call and be reached if needed. But love the screen size and metrics in the 965.
I upgraded from a Fenix 6x Pro Solar to an Epix Gen 2, love everything about the watch apart from the reduced battery life compared to the Fenix but, unless I'm running something like a 100 mile Ultra, battery life won't come into it as long as I charge every few days
My only run watch is Garmin 255 (£250). Great watch has plenty of features for most runners. Battery lasts forever, fast locking GPS multi band more accurate than Coros (according to DC Rainmaker) , build quality excellent and will last me at least 5 years. Only issue I have with Garmin is the smartphone app needs a major overhaul.
I’ve been wearing the 955 Solar for about a year and I really love it. BUT, I’m planning to sell it to get the 965. My old eyes need that bigger, brighter screen.
I currently use Polar Pacer Pro as my running watch. Quite happy with it, but I only have experience with other Polar watches so can only compare to previous models (430, Ignite) I've had. It does what I need it to do, nothing more, nothing less 😅
I have had Polar watches since 1985/1986 and they have been really reliable. Garmin watches have had much more hardware and software problems. For example the Vantage M is a very reliable basic running watch.
I have the 965. I have some visual impairment, this screen is game changing for me. I still use my 7x for ultras, I'm not yet comfortable with the 965 battery for all-day runs. However, the rumored Epix pro looks to be a 965 on steroids.
Garmin 255 music is the best watch on the market and why I bought one. The price, battery life the functions and lightness make it a package that still hasn't been beat imo. As a tool watch it's got everything for runners with some other activities thrown in. The fancy new screen is nice but at the expense of battery life and a bit of a gimmick to tempt apple watch users and bumped the price up for zero benifit.
I decided to buy the 965 as well Fordy and really happy with it so far. Its expensive but compared to my old 945 a big improvement, especially the screen.
Just got the 965 having had the 935 and 945, I dont like heavy watches which is why have never gone for the Fenix range, especially as I sleep with it on. It was a toss up this time round for the 965 or Apple Ultra, 965 won out because the 965 is a dedicated running watch and the Ultra requires 3rd party apps to offer the same facility. The morning report is excellent along with training readiness, screen is great and so is the maps, v happy with it and would recommend, though it is pricey
As a owner of Fenix 7s I am very attracted by amoled display anyway I don't like gesture to raise up the screen so I will go on with Fenix. The only one thing missing is a LTE connection when I run for long session training
I’ve got the Garmin Forerunner 55. It’s basic but does everything I need: GPS, count steps, heart rate, hooks up to Stryd, etc. I don’t listen to music when I run so I don’t need anything more, really. The only things I don’t like about it is I’m a bigger guy (6’2”, 200lbs) and it looks a little petite on my wrist, and since the screen is smaller it’s difficult for these aging eyes to read smaller numbers while running/bouncing along.
@@sonivexto be fair the technology must surely have portability beyond just running watches. I'm surprised the prices have increased substantially even if the functionality and appearance has improved quite a lot.
Coros pace 2 is where it's at for "cheap" gps watches. After the new update it's even better. Also apple watch is great with third party apps. Arguably better than garmin and coros.
@FORDY RUNS I have the 735XT, too! It's a triathlon watch, so it can be used for swimming and cycling as well. For cycling, you can wear it on your wrist or mount it on your handlebars. It will also integrate with the Garmin Varie Radar for your bike. The watch will light up when a car approaches you from behind. At 41 grams, you can't even feel it on your wrist. You can get this watch as low as $230 here in the States.
I had that watch for 2 years and the battery was dying within 2 days of me using it for running, so I saved up my money and bought this watch, but I loved the 55, it worked really well
I’m on a 245 with a HRM Pro chest strap - really happy with this combo only wish is for better GPS sometimes. Will prob go to 265 when they go on discount (no rush!)
Garmin 945 LTE: * great fit and lightweight * have everything I need & constant updates Probably going to wait when Garmin is going to have wireless charging and/or when my current watch is going to die
Have the 265. Like you, I love it. After you press the run button press the previous screen button and it goes to gps loading and you don’t have to wait for it’s suggested workout. The sleep data is garbage. If you move or twitch, me, while you sleep it thinks you’re awake and gives you a $hit sleep score. Everything else is bang on. Thanks Fordy.
Using the Epix 2, after 6 plus years of using Garmins, I'm still discovering new features. A bit overkill but hey I'm old and stopped spending money on beer and cigarettes so need a new vice 😜
My wife bought me the 955 to replace my older Garmin Venu, as it needed charging at least every other day, so I looked at battery longevity for my running as I had started marathon training and travel away on work for a few days at a time. Music on the watch was one thing I wanted. In the end, I gave up on the AMOLED screen that the Venu had, as the 955 could be had (at the time) for £420. My wife being frugal found a 15% off first order offer and picked it up for under £360. I don't think that the display can justify the extra cost when the 955 and 965 are so similar. Still trying to sort out the in-race navigation settings though as I always seem to cock it up! 😅
Agree, I also got the 955 on a good deal 2 (379 euros) 2 weeks ago. In fact I even prefer the MIP screen cause it's more subtle and doesn't have to light up when you want to see it. Only benefit of the 965 screen would be the clarity of it when using maps.
Really important thing to mention here is that the 965 supports dual band gps while the 265 does not. Easily the biggest reason Ill be going for the 965
The wife's Venu completely died only a few months after the warranty expired. My 245's screen flickered weirdly, thankfully it got replaced with a few months left in the warranty. Todays electronics aren't made to last and aren't made to be serviced. You throw them away if (when) they break. So take that into consideration before you splurge $600.
Just bought it myself. Value is difficult. I dont really need any of the extra features compared to the 245 music I came from. That works totally fine and then some for me, and probably 99% of users 😆 Hell the old Polar m400 I used between selling the 245 and getting the 965 gave me pace, heartrate and time. What more do we really need? I do however think its worth it for me anyway, I like a good watch 😂 Went for the 965 over the 265 for the extra battery time and slightly bigger screen, and the slightly bigger screen. EDIT: forgot the mention the screen is amazing compared to the 245. And I cant understand how anyone would have problems reading the screen in sunlight. Literally sitting in direct sunlight now with screen brightness at 1/3. No issue at all, super bright and readable
I'm still on a forerunner 735xt which can't quite keep up with marathon training although it does try! Torn between 955 and 965 but the display may be the deciding factor.
Fundamental question; why does any runner need a device that measures these things so accurately? The only time precise timing is ever necessary is in track sessions - and a bog standard stop watch will do the job here. For everyday training, surely, comments such as "60 minutes hard effort" or "35 minutes easy" will do. It's the training efect that matters not exact times/distances - or am I completely out of step with today's runner?
Sad to tell that I find this watch too expensive. If someone wants an AMOLED display, Garmin Epix 2 is on sale now or he/she can go for the HUAWEI GT Runner (believe me, super reliable). I still use as my primary sport watch the Coros Apex, and I find it as the best purchase I have made so far (I had changed many watches and brands), best quality and unbeatable coros customer support. If my Coros Apex breaks down someday, I will go again to the same brand.
I bought the 965 and actually regret it. It feels so cheep considering the amount of money you pay for it. The interface is horrible but i guess i will learn how to navigate. I mostly ride gravel and mountain bike and the map guide is very slow compared to my preview watch coros
I use a Garmin 735XT. Although the newer watches provide some attractive features, especially the new AMOLED display, I've not yet felt the need to upgrade. When I do, I'll probably grab the 265 on sale.
That's the watch I owned for the longest period of time. If I was a rational person I would still own it today 😅 because it was enough to train with simplicity 👌 Today a 55 would be the equivalent (and with best "basics" : battery life, GPS and HR accuracy). Or a 255 is triathlon is needed.
I'm currently wearing an Apple watch 6 + a Garmin Forerunner 245. Both 24/7. I'm looking to upgrade the Forerunner this year, to either a 955 or a Fenix 7. Not even considering the amoled options, because they give me a headache just watching the videos about them 🤣 And I don't like the look of the flashy UI, it makes it look cheap (in my opinion), while the 965 costs 650 euro, which is about 80 more than the cheapest Fenix 7.
I have a Garmin 955 since last summer. Happy with it and not interested in AMOLED screens, so... I plan to keep it 4-5 years 🤞 Before that I had lots of watches : 630, Ambit 3, 735XT, Spartan Sport, 645, Fenix 5 Plus Pace 2, 945, Pace 2 again (!) abd finally this 955 😅
I’m using the Venu 2 plus. If it weren’t for battery life, I’d be happy with Apple. I do wish Garmin would put the microphone that the Venu 2 Plus has on other watches in their lineup since they don’t have as many of the running insights on the Venu line.
So, the stuff you don't like is largely because you didn't (yet) take your time to study it because UI has changed from your old watch. 😅 Personally, while I like that high resolution bright screen in 965, I bought Forerunner 955 Solar (Solar feature is not necessary) because it has all the same features as 965 but the screen is always on but does not drain the battery like AMOLED screen in 965. Second consideration is that the screen is curved in 965 along the edges. This creates a problem with glass screen protectors. There were no glass protectors for 965 though I didn't check that recently. For my 955, I bought 3 protectors for $7 and already needed to replace once. Cheap insurance!
Hi there! I also have a Garmin 245 and I’m thinking of changing for this 965. But I have a question that I think you can help: wile on hiking ou trail running can I see de elevation gain? When I start the watch can I see the elevation gain from zero on the screen? Or just in the final os the track when I connect to my phone? Thank you very much.
Good video Chris. Comes down to use case and for me a 245 does the job perfectly. Oh and like the way you slipped in the new member of the team .... Tony :)
Best running purchase I have made in years. Absolutely love mine.
I switched from the Garmin 645 to the 955 and I love mine. I love the training readiness features and morning report. It has made me concetrate on my sleeping and recovery more too
Got a Garmin 935 and very happy with it, but as an older runner with long-sightedness I'm sure the new AMOLED brighter/larger screens would be easier to read, so its a big plus. The 265 could be the choice for me in future on a black Friday deal or some discount.
Yeah grab it on a discount
Got the forerunner 955 so very similar in function to 965 but lesser display although that is a positive for battery life. Was in Crete last week so charged 955 before going and after 5 runs on holiday one week later battery was still at 52% on returning home. 955 currently has all that I need.
so much on these
My 955 would lose about 12% a day if my memory is right. My 965 with brightness maxed is at 50% after seven days. For some reason the 955 loses a lot when in watch mode, but the gps battery life is more if you need it for long ultras.
@@tonybowen455my 955 loses about 6-7% maximum per day (without the impact of GPS activities). I have minimal settings though (no notifications, no backlight, no Spo2... basically nothing except hour-date-battery-Body battery 😊).
Maybe your settings or (ConnectIQ) watchface were draining the battery life more than normal?
I love my forerunner 955 too
I have the Garmin Epix 2. I wanted a multi sport watch. I love the multi satellite feature for max. GPS accuracy and the amoled screen (you said it right.😉). The weight and size is fine as I don't sleep with it. Yes, it was stupid expensive, but I use it a lot and will keep it until the battery dies.
If your happy that’s all that matters
I switched to a Coros Apex Pro, had it over 2 years now and battery life is still amazing. Did nearly 26 hours of running last weekend using its Ultra GPS mode, prolonging the battery life and still have nearly 40% battery left near the end of it and still havent charged it. Considering its 2 years old Im impressed by it still,
thats great feedback
I tried the Coros Apex pro 2 for two weeks, and really did like it. Two things were very annoying though, and I went back to Garmin 955. First, it did not offer a payment solution, such as Garmin Pay. The other thing that annoyed me, is that it didn’t tell me if my heart rate monitor belt was connected or not. If those twi issues were solved, I would prefer the Coros over Garmin.
I wear a Garmin Fenix 7 sapphire solar for my daily activities which include trail running, road running and some treadmill and strength. It's an absolute beast with battery and accuracy in my opinion. Anyway great video
Is there any difference between the Apex Pro and the pace 2? I'm using the pace two for ages now great watch just wanted to know if there's any Real difference
My Garmin Fenix 6X Pro is great. I used it on navigation mode for over 18 hours on an ultra at the weekend and it still had battery life.
yeah great battery
I love my Fenix 6x pro. I was able to do a Spartan Ultra while listening to music the whole time and gps set at max. And still had tons of battery left.
However I'm thinking about upgrading. I don't like the screen. And the GPS is trash for trail running.
To turn off workout suggestions
From the watch face, select .
Select Run.
Hold MENU.
Select Training > Workouts > Today's Suggestion
Scroll down to settings then
Select to disable or enable prompts.
I love mine. I never wore smartwatches ever in my life and it's a literal human speedometer - makes health and fitness more like a video game
Hi, there! Im currently enjoying the Coros Pace 2. Especially after the May updates. With that cheap price tag & tons of features, its really worth it.
lots of love for Coros
Incredible watch 👌 best price to features ratio on the market, by far.
love my 965….light, long battery life, easy to read, covers all my activities, analyses are top notch
As a short sighted runner I was tempted with the FR265/965 for the screen brightness. Have had a FR745 and a Fenix 5X (loved it!) but found the screens difficult to see. Have recently coined our for an Apple Ultra which I can set with big font and the super bright screen is great! Did the London Marathon in April with no hassle in battery - and the biggest plus is I can run without bringing my phone but still make a call and be reached if needed. But love the screen size and metrics in the 965.
I upgraded from a Fenix 6x Pro Solar to an Epix Gen 2, love everything about the watch apart from the reduced battery life compared to the Fenix but, unless I'm running something like a 100 mile Ultra, battery life won't come into it as long as I charge every few days
My only run watch is Garmin 255 (£250). Great watch has plenty of features for most runners. Battery lasts forever, fast locking GPS multi band more accurate than Coros (according to DC Rainmaker) , build quality excellent and will last me at least 5 years.
Only issue I have with Garmin is the smartphone app needs a major overhaul.
I’ve been wearing the 955 Solar for about a year and I really love it. BUT, I’m planning to sell it to get the 965. My old eyes need that bigger, brighter screen.
I currently use Polar Pacer Pro as my running watch. Quite happy with it, but I only have experience with other Polar watches so can only compare to previous models (430, Ignite) I've had. It does what I need it to do, nothing more, nothing less 😅
Toby loved the Polar watches when he tried them on the channel
I have had Polar watches since 1985/1986 and they have been really reliable. Garmin watches have had much more hardware and software problems. For example the Vantage M is a very reliable basic running watch.
I have the 965. I have some visual impairment, this screen is game changing for me. I still use my 7x for ultras, I'm not yet comfortable with the 965 battery for all-day runs. However, the rumored Epix pro looks to be a 965 on steroids.
love the screen mate really do
Garmin 255 music is the best watch on the market and why I bought one. The price, battery life the functions and lightness make it a package that still hasn't been beat imo. As a tool watch it's got everything for runners with some other activities thrown in.
The fancy new screen is nice but at the expense of battery life and a bit of a gimmick to tempt apple watch users and bumped the price up for zero benifit.
good watch
Forerunner 245. And I love. Switched from an Apple Watch to it. It’s basic but has everything I need.
great watch
I decided to buy the 965 as well Fordy and really happy with it so far. Its expensive but compared to my old 945 a big improvement, especially the screen.
yeah im loving it bro
Just got the 965 having had the 935 and 945, I dont like heavy watches which is why have never gone for the Fenix range, especially as I sleep with it on. It was a toss up this time round for the 965 or Apple Ultra, 965 won out because the 965 is a dedicated running watch and the Ultra requires 3rd party apps to offer the same facility. The morning report is excellent along with training readiness, screen is great and so is the maps, v happy with it and would recommend, though it is pricey
I totally agree with you on all this
As a owner of Fenix 7s I am very attracted by amoled display anyway I don't like gesture to raise up the screen so I will go on with Fenix.
The only one thing missing is a LTE connection when I run for long session training
I’ve got the Garmin Forerunner 55. It’s basic but does everything I need: GPS, count steps, heart rate, hooks up to Stryd, etc. I don’t listen to music when I run so I don’t need anything more, really. The only things I don’t like about it is I’m a bigger guy (6’2”, 200lbs) and it looks a little petite on my wrist, and since the screen is smaller it’s difficult for these aging eyes to read smaller numbers while running/bouncing along.
Been in the Garmin universe since the Fenix 3 came out in 2015 I believe, then the 3 HR, then the 5 and now the Epix v2 🥰
loving the screen?
@@FordyRuns absolutely! And the variety of custom screens to choose from
If you don't play golf, just go with a forerunner 255. Amoled display is not ok on an outdoor sportwatch, better opt for a transreflective display.
Why has the price of a 60 inch TV dropped by half in ~10 years, but the price of GPS watches keeps going up?🙄
It comes down to TVs being mass produced for billions of people and the watches for a couple of tens of thousands.
@@sonivexto be fair the technology must surely have portability beyond just running watches. I'm surprised the prices have increased substantially even if the functionality and appearance has improved quite a lot.
Coros pace 2 is where it's at for "cheap" gps watches. After the new update it's even better. Also apple watch is great with third party apps. Arguably better than garmin and coros.
soooooo true
@@sonivex I think garmin sells about 4 million watches a year, and apple sells way more.
Garmin Forerunner 735XT, had it for 5 years and it’s still brilliant now. No need to change.
does everything that one
@FORDY RUNS I have the 735XT, too! It's a triathlon watch, so it can be used for swimming and cycling as well. For cycling, you can wear it on your wrist or mount it on your handlebars. It will also integrate with the Garmin Varie Radar for your bike. The watch will light up when a car approaches you from behind. At 41 grams, you can't even feel it on your wrist. You can get this watch as low as $230 here in the States.
Got the 265s. Cracking watch for £370 on offer.
Rocking forerunner 55, not the best but has all i need for recreational running
thats a great watch
I had that watch for 2 years and the battery was dying within 2 days of me using it for running, so I saved up my money and bought this watch, but I loved the 55, it worked really well
Garmin forerunner 965 😊and are super happy with it 😊went from Apple Watch 6 a week ago
Currently I have the Forerunner 255. Has loads of information and I will probably wait for the Forerunner 295 in three years time before I change!
965 is the best Garmin I ever had! Cheers from Sweden:)
I’m on a 245 with a HRM Pro chest strap - really happy with this combo only wish is for better GPS sometimes. Will prob go to 265 when they go on discount (no rush!)
Yeah wait til it’s on cheap
Garmin 945 LTE:
* great fit and lightweight
* have everything I need & constant updates
Probably going to wait when Garmin is going to have wireless charging and/or when my current watch is going to die
Have the 265. Like you, I love it. After you press the run button press the previous screen button and it goes to gps loading and you don’t have to wait for it’s suggested workout. The sleep data is garbage. If you move or twitch, me, while you sleep it thinks you’re awake and gives you a $hit sleep score. Everything else is bang on. Thanks Fordy.
"I just need the basics"....2 seconds later "I have a fenix 6 pro"
Which I didn’t use properly
Hi Fordy. Any chance on an update video on the Garmin 965 after a couple of months of use from a users perspective. Thanks Rob.
Forerunner 955 solar here, very happy with it 😊
Using the Epix 2, after 6 plus years of using Garmins, I'm still discovering new features. A bit overkill but hey I'm old and stopped spending money on beer and cigarettes so need a new vice 😜
Whatever works for you mate
My wife bought me the 955 to replace my older Garmin Venu, as it needed charging at least every other day, so I looked at battery longevity for my running as I had started marathon training and travel away on work for a few days at a time. Music on the watch was one thing I wanted. In the end, I gave up on the AMOLED screen that the Venu had, as the 955 could be had (at the time) for £420. My wife being frugal found a 15% off first order offer and picked it up for under £360. I don't think that the display can justify the extra cost when the 955 and 965 are so similar. Still trying to sort out the in-race navigation settings though as I always seem to cock it up! 😅
Agree, I also got the 955 on a good deal 2 (379 euros) 2 weeks ago. In fact I even prefer the MIP screen cause it's more subtle and doesn't have to light up when you want to see it. Only benefit of the 965 screen would be the clarity of it when using maps.
Really important thing to mention here is that the 965 supports dual band gps while the 265 does not. Easily the biggest reason Ill be going for the 965
It’s a great watch
What? Even the 255 is multiband.
Ive this watch recenty bought the Coros pace 3 as all I wasnt I a running watch and I dont use 90% of the stuff that was on the garmin
Fenix 7x sapphire here...
Has absolutely everything
But I confess 965 with AMOLED stuck in my mind...
I love my 965.
The wife's Venu completely died only a few months after the warranty expired. My 245's screen flickered weirdly, thankfully it got replaced with a few months left in the warranty.
Todays electronics aren't made to last and aren't made to be serviced. You throw them away if (when) they break. So take that into consideration before you splurge $600.
thank you
I got the 265 a few weeks back it’s awesome
yeah I've heard its wicked
@@FordyRuns Does the 965 have much more to offer for the extra £170 I wonder?
I'm considering 265 (£350), 955 (£360) or 965 (£450).
Thinking it might be worth the extra 100 to get the bigger, brighter screen.
Just bought it myself. Value is difficult. I dont really need any of the extra features compared to the 245 music I came from. That works totally fine and then some for me, and probably 99% of users 😆 Hell the old Polar m400 I used between selling the 245 and getting the 965 gave me pace, heartrate and time. What more do we really need? I do however think its worth it for me anyway, I like a good watch 😂 Went for the 965 over the 265 for the extra battery time and slightly bigger screen, and the slightly bigger screen.
EDIT: forgot the mention the screen is amazing compared to the 245. And I cant understand how anyone would have problems reading the screen in sunlight. Literally sitting in direct sunlight now with screen brightness at 1/3. No issue at all, super bright and readable
I'm still on a forerunner 735xt which can't quite keep up with marathon training although it does try! Torn between 955 and 965 but the display may be the deciding factor.
Birthday money 😂😂😂 you rock
Old school
Bought the 265 and it's perfect!
how good is the screen!
Me too. Love it
Still using my 245. Still nothing out there that I really like to justify replacing it.
I currently use the Garmin Epix Gen 2 (bought on sale 👍😬) love the bright amoled screen.
its amazing
Fundamental question; why does any runner need a device that measures these things so accurately? The only time precise timing is ever necessary is in track sessions - and a bog standard stop watch will do the job here. For everyday training, surely, comments such as "60 minutes hard effort" or "35 minutes easy" will do. It's the training efect that matters not exact times/distances - or am I completely out of step with today's runner?
If you’re not fussed about the amoled go 955. Battery life is exceptional and you can get a really good deal on the second hand market
I can’t decide between this and the coros Apex 2 pro. 🤦🏼♂️
I'm using the Garmin Epix Gen 2 and love it. It's a lot of money but it's worth splurging some on something like a watch.
fair play
I got it and love it so much , expensive yeah but will last me a really long time - screen is amazing , so nice to use , love it already
Sad to tell that I find this watch too expensive. If someone wants an AMOLED display, Garmin Epix 2 is on sale now or he/she can go for the HUAWEI GT Runner (believe me, super reliable). I still use as my primary sport watch the Coros Apex, and I find it as the best purchase I have made so far (I had changed many watches and brands), best quality and unbeatable coros customer support. If my Coros Apex breaks down someday, I will go again to the same brand.
I bought the 965 and actually regret it. It feels so cheep considering the amount of money you pay for it. The interface is horrible but i guess i will learn how to navigate. I mostly ride gravel and mountain bike and the map guide is very slow compared to my preview watch coros
Still rocking an Apple Watch Series 7. Tempted to buy the Garmin fenix 6s pro solar. Saw it on sale for $329
I use a Garmin 735XT. Although the newer watches provide some attractive features, especially the new AMOLED display, I've not yet felt the need to upgrade. When I do, I'll probably grab the 265 on sale.
That's the watch I owned for the longest period of time.
If I was a rational person I would still own it today 😅 because it was enough to train with simplicity 👌
Today a 55 would be the equivalent (and with best "basics" : battery life, GPS and HR accuracy). Or a 255 is triathlon is needed.
3 year old 645 music here and i still probably haven't used 75% of it 😂😂
I'm currently wearing an Apple watch 6 + a Garmin Forerunner 245. Both 24/7. I'm looking to upgrade the Forerunner this year, to either a 955 or a Fenix 7. Not even considering the amoled options, because they give me a headache just watching the videos about them 🤣 And I don't like the look of the flashy UI, it makes it look cheap (in my opinion), while the 965 costs 650 euro, which is about 80 more than the cheapest Fenix 7.
maybe fenix 7 then
I am gonna give my wife this watch. ⌚
I have a Garmin 955 since last summer. Happy with it and not interested in AMOLED screens, so... I plan to keep it 4-5 years 🤞
Before that I had lots of watches : 630, Ambit 3, 735XT, Spartan Sport, 645, Fenix 5 Plus Pace 2, 945, Pace 2 again (!) abd finally this 955 😅
I love my Fenix Pro but why can’t Garmin add a cell capability? It’s a pain having to take your phone and making me even consider a Apple Ultra.
For pace pro
Run - hold menu - training - pace pro plans.
I'm currently using the Garmin 735XT. Not because I'm a tri-athlete but because it was on clearance lol
Garmin Forerunner 255 for now. Thinking about getting the 965.
I wear the Fenix 6 pro, I like it but the HR monitor has an absolute mind of its own 😅
yes that HR is not great
Garmin 6 titanium at the moment, until the 7 comes out 😊
thanks for the feedback
Can you turn off the Vo2max measurement?
I have the 645 it's great accept it always measures Vo2max, I prefer to save it for specific runs.
Hello Fordy, in your opinion; is it worth to change a Fénix 5 plus for a FR 965?
Yes
Just use a Casio F91. Weighs very little, battery lasts years without needing recharges and comes in under £15. Times my runs perfectly.
It's worth every cent
I’m using the Venu 2 plus. If it weren’t for battery life, I’d be happy with Apple. I do wish Garmin would put the microphone that the Venu 2 Plus has on other watches in their lineup since they don’t have as many of the running insights on the Venu line.
Good shout
I recently upgraded my fenix 5 to the fenix 6x pro which i love, although have to wear a hr strap as the wrist based hr is all over the shop 😂
So, the stuff you don't like is largely because you didn't (yet) take your time to study it because UI has changed from your old watch. 😅
Personally, while I like that high resolution bright screen in 965, I bought Forerunner 955 Solar (Solar feature is not necessary) because it has all the same features as 965 but the screen is always on but does not drain the battery like AMOLED screen in 965. Second consideration is that the screen is curved in 965 along the edges. This creates a problem with glass screen protectors. There were no glass protectors for 965 though I didn't check that recently. For my 955, I bought 3 protectors for $7 and already needed to replace once. Cheap insurance!
I have ADHD of course I didn’t
My watch is the 965. =)
Same here, only had mine for 3 days but absolutely love it already
welcome to the 965 club ;-)
I prefer something simpler. As I hate sleeping with a watch, so many of the stats wont work for me anyways. A Polar Vantage V does the Job for me.
I'm still wearing the forerunner 620.
Do you use music while running? I have the 955 solar and it constantly disconnects from my earbuds after around 30s of playing.
I think it also has golf features on it so handy for the runner who is also a golfer 😎
like it
Hi there!
I also have a Garmin 245 and I’m thinking of changing for this 965. But I have a question that I think you can help: wile on hiking ou trail running can I see de elevation gain? When I start the watch can I see the elevation gain from zero on the screen? Or just in the final os the track when I connect to my phone?
Thank you very much.
Good video Chris. Comes down to use case and for me a 245 does the job perfectly. Oh and like the way you slipped in the new member of the team .... Tony :)
🤣🤣🤣 tony
The strap started feeling cheap from Garmin Forerunner 255 which i own.The Garmin forerunner 245 has a much better strap.
agreed
Im thinking in replacing my Suunto 9 Baro with this watch.
I bought the new Garmin Instinct 2X
enjoy it?
Just curious Fordy, what site did you sell your Fenix on?
Garmin 6x pro for me at the moment, haven't seen any reason to upgrade
Its easier to put a screen protector on the flat 955.
Polar pace pro, best running watch for the money.
Hello!Does this model have a backlap function?
I'm using the polar vantage m
This is sooooo not a DC Rainmaker review. And great for that. Thanks
Thank you
Epix 2...I like it except it is heavy
main reason i got rid of the fenix
FR265!
I have been looking at this watch - need to start saving lol 😂
100%
Forerunner 255 for me. Does what I need it to do.
Good watch
@@FordyRuns Thank you. T'was a typo though. I meant to type 265.
I wear the Epix 2 😎