Garmin Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 245 Comparison review. Which one is best?
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Garmin Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 245 Comparison. I've already put Garmin's latest 2019 GPS watches through their paces and reviewed them both fully. Let me help you decide which one is right for you. Which is the best one?
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Great review of both watches, Shane. I only wish I had a watch like either one when I started running in April, 1978. Casio was popular and also Timex Ironman watches, but no GPS back in the 70’s and 80’s.
Shortly before I had to quit running in early 2015 because of my back, I bought a Forerunner 210, which I still use, though I’d like an upgrade for my sport walking I do now. They’re both great.
Thanks for the review. For me, besides the features you mentioned, the ability to track swimming (pools) was also a decisive factor.
Exactly the kind of review i wanted to make up my mind. I really dont want to be pressing the down button to get that extra data every time i run. 245 for me. Thanks so much.
Ps- strap of 245 is definitely better.
Cheers Asim!
Aha.. Same here.. but I think my reason is more to convincing myself that I made the right choice.
How is it
Excellent review thanks for your time.👌👑💯
You reckon 245 is good for cycling?
Thanks and happy new year 🎊🎊🎊🎊😌🎊🎊🎊
For my needs and wanting to stay simple the the 45S makes the most sense. Thanks Shane!
It'll do you well!! Enjoy your runs!!! 😎👍
Loved your comparison! I actually bought the 45S and after watching everything the 245 offered, sold the 45S and made the switch about 2 weeks ago. Keep up the great work! +1 Subscriber. Cheers from Costa Rica!
Cheers for the comments, love that you subbed. The 245 is literally one of the best watches ever in my opinion. I'm making another video on it this weekend. Smash those runs
Is it much bigger i got the 45s
@@ja7417 Being female with relatively small wrists I can say I didn't feel that much of a difference :)
Just seen the video comparisons with the 45 and the 245 , I’m 56 and need to lose my belly, my wife has bought me the 45 for Christmas hopefully it will help when I’m out running and not to complicated, I’ve just subscribed so I’ll check out your 45 review 👍thanks
Thank you Shane, what a brilliant comparison video! I went to purchase the 245 without a doubt👍🏻
Thanks for the comparison! Helped me decide to get the 245!
Cheers for the comments. It's a great choice! Enjoy 😎👍
I still didn't buy my first running watch, and my choice -right now- is the 45. As a beginner runner, who might going to do a marathon 2 years from now, and cycling daily, I found that the 45 covers up my needs.
- the map is a really good addition if you're running in trails or somewhere you're not familiar, but for me it's not a big selling point.
- I don't need music from my watch as I have my phone with me while I'm running.
- higher pixel count on screen is a nice thing, but during running, the number's edge sharpness is the last thing I think is important. (If I'd want a really good looking screen, I'd look for something else, like Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro, Watch Active, or something like those. I know, those are not specialized running watches.)
- easily interchangeable straps - that is something I'd love! I don't think I would break the silicone straps on the 45, but having cheaper spares is a good thing.
What I want from a watch is reliable HR monitoring, GPS, battery life; easy use during exercise, easily readable basic info (distance, avg. pace, HR), advanced info on phone app, Strava sync. Oh, and I don't want to empty my bank account. :-) (I found the 45's price a bit high -around 224 USD here in Hungary-, but the 245's price is really high for me, as it is 345 USD.)
Thanks for the video, it was really good to see the differences! Keep up the good work!
Hey Péter thanks for your comments... Means a lot. Looks like the 45 is definitely the right one for you, you're going to get some really good use out of it! Good look in your training and your future marathons... 😎
Yes, I really hope that I won't have the buyer's remorse after getting it. :-) Actually I'm pretty sure that I'll love all the functions that it'll provide. And I still think that your previous review is a solid base for my decision!!
Oh, I have a question about the watch, if you don't mind. When you set up the data fields on the watch, you have the option to see the pace and the average pace. While the pace is set, it is shows you your current pace, always updating? And the average pace shows the pace of your last km/mil, or the average pace from the beginning? I'd like to see the the pace of the last km, it would be awesome to have this option.
Thanks for your answer! Have a nice day!
Yes, no problems... The pace is basically how fast you are going at the moment with a few seconds of a delay. The average pace is from the start of your run. Be confident with your choice, the 45 will do you really well 😎
All right, thanks for the info! I'll order the 45 next week, hopefully Garmin HUN will have a black one on stock. Can't wait to try the watch on a run or cycling session; and I'm really curious about the 24/7 services, like sleep monitoring or body battery. I never had any tool to measure stuff like this.. I can imagine my wife's look when I'll go to bed with the watch on... :-))
But until then, your videos will accompany me! :-)
How is it, are you still using the 45 and have you run any marathons till now? Your comment is already 4 years old :D
Hi Shane! great review, You have a really nice way to explain stuff and not overwhelm the person who is listening (most of all when English is not our first language). Quick question I technically start running (6 months) still trying to accomplish getting a better average pace rather than planning more pro goals as a first marathon. How important you consider is the "race predictor" feature? is a must or is it just something you can plan in advance and still give a good result? Cheers from Mexico :)
Hey Audrina 😎 first off awesome work with running for 6 months and getting to that point. Thanks for your comments that are great and useful. It's a great idea to get your pacing in control as that's so important when you start training and entering races. Whilst the race predictor has some maths behind it I would just look at it as your potential if you have the right training plan and everything goes well the week prior to the race and on race day. I think it's motivational to look at it and realistic to think you will get those times if you put the work in. You're going to end up being even quicker than those predictor times though. Keep up the awesome work and I love your marathon ambition.... Go smash it!!!!
This is the best review so far. I was really looking for something like that to help me to decide which one would fit my profile , thanks a lot
I am going for the 245 by the way :)
Thanks Erica!! It's a brilliant choice... Did you see the PacePro feature too? If not it's on my latest video. It cements the 245 as a great choice. Take a look if you've not already seen it 😎
definately a 245, nice details on the custom screans and that made my mind up. I love data!
I'm planning on upgrading my Forerunner 25. I don't really need tons of data, but the 45 is quite a step up without a lot of unnecessary features. I'm especially interested in the Body Battery and the round face is much better looking than the boxy 25. I'm a 45 guy. :)
Love it Sean! 😎 I have a video next week on body battery. Just compiling some bits for it now so it's based on some solid info
Hi Shane! Great comparison, this really helped me decide between the two - in the 245’s favour. :)
Looking forward to the other 245 videos!
Hey Hunter. There are quite a few other 245 videos on my channel if you've not seen them already. I'm currently working on a pace Pro video which is a new feature coming to the 245 which is really good! I tested it for the first time tonight. Hopefully that video will be ready for Sunday! Cheers for your comments 😎🏃
Thank you very much for the review! I have seen a number of reviews of the 245 and was quite drawn to it. But your review tells me that the 45 essentially has all the functionality of the 245, minus silver buttons, 4 data screens and GPS map functionality. None of which I particularly need. I am then left wondering whether the difference in price is equally small. On to Amazon!
Hey Remco, thanks for the comments! 😎 The mathematical equation you could use is take the difference in price and work out how many months you will keep the watch before upgrading then divide the difference by those months 😀
@@shanebow That's a great way of looking at it. I've transferred funds from my savings account and set up a standing order each month from my current account.
I am thinking about upgrading from 45 to 245 and you helped me a lot!!!
Great to hear. Enjoy!! 👍🏃😎
Hi Shane, great comparison here, I only started running 3 months ago im in mid 40's, I cycled a lot for the last 4 years but i decided id like the challenge of running a half marathon. The one thing i just want to make sure is , Does the 45 when synced with Strava upload a map of the route you just ran like for example the Garmin 820 on my bike does when route is complete. Thanks
Hey PJ!! Yes you will get your map and you can zoom in. Thanks for your comments. Nice one on your half marathon. That could be an ultra marathon in 5 years... Who knows!
Nice video Shane. Id suggest keeping the watches on the same side of the screen for the entire video and maybe have a watermark for each or something similair
Cheers Glenn. Balanced feedback that I massively appreciate! 😎
Wish I found this video sooner! Taken up running since the first lockdown, bought the 45 as it was the cheapest going and wanted GPS, pace and heart rate tracking. Now the 245 seems more appealing, especially as you can get different straps for it too!
The 245 is a cracking watch. Thanks for your comments! Love that you're a new runner!
45 definitely. To me it's sleeker and I always like volt green!
I have The 45 and I absolutely love it
Lucky I watched your video, the extra data on the 245 is definitely worth extra money!
Thanks for the comments. I agree! I've got some other great 245 videos and have 2 245 videos I'm working on right now that I'm releasing this week, so stay close to the channel! Enjoy 😎
Thank you for your video, Shanebow. Please tell me...I have a 45. But am attracted to the 245 after seeing your video. Should I get the 245 also? I cannot decide !
Hi Shane, you mentioned that for the 245, we can add extra data fields through Garmin Connect. It will be great if you could show us how to do it in the next video.
I sure will. My next video is all about data screens. Going to be comprehensive. I'm hoping to have it ready by the end of this week
Got 45. It's great, but thinking of switching to 245 due to resolution and days screens. Great job btw ,:)
Thanks for the comparison! I always run without a smartphone and prefer to select some new places intuitively while running. Sometimes i cannot figure out where am i 😄. So 245's map feature is for me!!!
Hi, just bought my Forerunner 245. Just subscribed to your channel, looks great. Wondering if you can help with a couple of issues? During a run, the watch vibrates every single second! I need to change it to every K, can you help?
Also, I’m having problems using the data screens. I’ve learnt how to get them on my watch, it seems that you’re only allowed to use 2 at any one time? Is this the case? If you could help that would be great, thanks!
Cheers! Yes the data screens are limited. Is it literally like constantly vibrating?
Great channel. I actually bought the 245 music this weekend because of your review. And I'm liking it a lot already. Today I experimented with the GPS or gps+glonass. The latter is much faster to pick up auto start/stop when running.
What is the compass app you show in the video in this comparison?
Hey Peter, thanks for your thoughts on the channel and your comments!
If you select run on your watch then select options then go down to run settings it's selectable in the data screen setup, called map. I will have a data screen video out within the next week. 😎
hi thanks for the infomation. i would like to ask. if we listen a song from the garmin. is it good quality? or better sound on phone ?
No problems, Better sound on the phone 😎
Thank you for the great review. You mention all the differences, good to the FR245 has 24h+GPS whereas FR45 has 12h+GPS.
1 question: FR45 has bluetooth to sync RunningData. FR245music has wifi, is wifi used to sync RunningData (or just used for music)?
Welcome back, Good question! I haven't got my hands on a 245 music yet and can't see any positive sources to say yes or no. Let's put this out to other readers on the comments...
That's good for people to know. Good work detective 😀
Amazing video, just what I was looking for. Am going to get a 245, no doubt in my mind now after seeing this.
Thanks for the comments! Great choice! 💪👍🏃
Hi Shane, great video. Has the 245 got a run / walk feature that I can just set up and leave to repeat until I finish my run
Shane u need to have a external microphone so I can hear your voice clearly ☺️
And iam really confused of these features existing in products...
Better summarize all features on screen with a table comparing ...
Deffo true. I have since invested in better equipment. If I knew the video was going to be watched so many times I promise I would have got one before. I appreciate the comments 😎
Greatly informative video. Really helped me decide which watch they get. 245!
Thanks Zooty! 😎 I've put another video together about best ways to customise it too. Take a look if you've not already seen it. Enjoy...
Thanks for the video. Really great comparison which helps to understand the difference and make a decision. How well you think they are for hiking and tracking maybe every 5min or so.
I'd look into the Garmin fenix 5. It's lovely!!😎
really good video. im looking to upgrade to a proper running watch as my one currently is a very basic £30 job. sontotally new to the tech available. the 245 looks the job
Great comparison! I think i will go for 245. Question: can i sync 245 with my adidas running app installed on my mobile ?
Yes here is more details... www.runtastic.com/blog/en/garmin-connect-now-available-runtastic-app/
Hey Shanebow, thanks for the clarification helping me out to choose 245, Do you work at Abbott?
Subbed! Keep up the good work! Once the Stratos 3 is out, can you do a review? Also, does the non music version can be connected to a bluetooth headset and tells you the distance?
Thanks!! It won't read the miles to you if that's what you ask. You can control the music from the watch though if you've taken your phone with you. Fenix 6 next. Fingers crossed on the stratos 3
Thank you for the review. I am struggling with Fitbit Charge 4 or Garmin 45. I am new to running. Can you pls suggest?
Hi Shane, I've just started running again after having a brain op?I've just brought the forerunner 45?as I'm a beginner runner will the 45 be a great starter watch for what i need ?are you on strava ?#greatvideosshane 👌🏃♂️💥
Great Video,
My Garmin 305 has finally given up the ghost (I got it back in 2006), and was looking between these two, so this video was a big help.
The 245 has Ultratrac on it, the battery is 24 hours with GPS on. Any idea what it is when the GPS is set to UltraTrac.
Asking as I'm planning on doing the Grimreaper in 2021 and its a 26 hour event.
Thanks Ashley, I've never pushed it that far properly and details are not defined from what I can see either. You're 305 served you very well!!! Thanks for your comments mate, smash the grimreeper!!!!
Good summarized review makes it easier to decide on which one to go for. Thanks!
Thanks Julius!!😎
Great review. Simple and to the point. Certainly helped me make up mind between the two. 245 for me now 👍
Thanks Grant! You'll get loads out of it. Wish you the best! 😎🏃
I hope this is relevant (so apologies if it's not) Due to minor knee issues I am limited to 2 runs per week. So i mix it up with Cycling and Elliptical. On my 235 I simply use the "Other" profile and then change in in Connect. However, I see that both of the 45 and 245 have an Elliptical profile. Have you used it? Does it require an add-on? (footpod) I would like to have a more accurate account for personal tracking - Thanks. And again apologies if it's kind of out there. Love the channel, Subscribed almost immediately.
Love your comments Gabriel, thanks. 😎 I've never used it sorry. I can 200% confirm no footpod required as I just set it off to test it and made a quick no frills video here for you ua-cam.com/video/od5ixwcjcxI/v-deo.html hope your knee is sorted soon and you've had someone look at it already
@@shanebow You my friend ROCK! I've been doing a [RUN, CYCLE, ELLIPTICAL, REPEAT] with a rest day on the 7th day. The elliptical has really been helping not lose the pace. Just bugs me I cant get a good method of tracking for it. I'm self training for my first Half Marathon in Nov. I can't afford to miss but even more can't afford to get injured. Love the channel. Looking forward to the FootPod review and testing
Nice video, Shanebow! I would like to go with the 45 as I started running only a few years ago. Does the 45 give all the basic data needed?
Yeah it does. It's a solid watch. A great one to start with.
Great comparison of the watches. Can you add a gpx file from the Garmin connect app to both of them, so you can follow the path? Thanks!
Thanks for a really useful comparison Shane. Just one question, as an older runner with imperfect near vision. Do you see any noticeable difference in screen readability between the two? I haven't yet found a retailer with stock so I can see for myself. I'm just ok reading my old Fenix 1 in good light and hoping for better.
Hey Jim, thanks for your comments! No real difference on the readability. The 45 default run settings are bolder than the 245 of you didn't want to play with customising the options. The 245 is bigger and had more pixels do it is the better screen for sure.Thanks for your question 😎
Hello! Nice comparison. Which has a better GPS accuracy, or are they both the same?
The 245 is slightly better. Thanks for your comments
Thank you for the review. What are your thoughts on my choice. A 735XT with HRM strap for about £230 or the 245. I'm only running and a bit of casual cycling. Currently have an Apple Watch - which is grand but I hate the touch screen in the wet (just doesn't work well).
245 for sure. The OS is cleaner you have the new features and it's less hassle connecting the strap on. Unless... You want to do triathlon tracking. The 245 looks a lot smarter too.. I think 😎
@@shanebow thanks for the info - much appreciated.
Great review thanks. My wife does lots of walking and just wants to track her walks, so I think the 45 will suit her. Also not too complicated. I personally like the fact that it can connect to the Garmin Connect on my PC too. I hate looking at my phone face to see results and follow walks, etc. I used to use TomTom but they vanished. Thanks again.
Definitely good detail on your PC. It'll be great for tracking walks. Cheers for the comments Don! 👍👍🏃😎
Hi shane, really appreciate all of your review Forerunner 45 and older Forerunner 235 are in same price now
do you think it would be a good idea getting Forerunner 235 over 45?
Just posted the exact same question on the FR45 review video. The price does make for a good reason to do a FR45 vs FR235 comparison.
Hey both! Thanks for your questions. It's a tough question and it came up a few days ago too... I need to make it my next video in the next few days so definitely come back/press the notification bell...
To look at the headline differences the 235 can have extra data screens and widgets that you can install from the Garmin connect store. The data screens I find helpful when running in races or training for a big race. There are some great deals out there on the 235 at the minute. On the other hand the 45 screen looks really nice - it has a circular screen and I think the whole watch looks smarter. The 45 user interface is much quicker and sleeker too giving you access to options faster. I hope this helps...
@@shanebow Coming from the FR25, I'm currently waiting for my FR45 to arrive today after having had this question myself. I’ve decided on longevity and functions: basically the 45 can do what the 235 can but with updated hardware that will last me longer than the 235 would if I purchased it today. I don’t care for super advanced metrics so going from the 25 to the 45 seemed like a reasonable decision in the end. However, if I had the money, the 245 would've been an easy choice.
@@shanebow Look forward to the comparison. In case you were taking inputs on the same, do consider comparing the smart recording on the 45 vs the 1-sec recording on the 235 as well. It would be interesting to see what impact would the GPS data have due to this difference in recording frequency. Thanks for the reply, Shane :)
Haha, I posted the same question in the 45 review video the other day. Glad I was not the only one with this comparison in mind. Would be great if this subject is your next video. Looking forward to it
Hi Shane ,
I've already got the 45?ive had it around 4months ?i can get the 245 really cheap through my wife's nhs card?is it worth changing?i run 3 times a week up to 10k?cheers Ian
100% the data screens are definitely worth it.
Hi Shane. For the 245, on the breadcrumb map while running/cycling, can you zoom in/out/pan etc? After running for a while, I tend to get lost easily so this looks like a useful feature. Thanks!
I just do brisk walking or cycling so am hoping the 45 will do me fine, i have been using an ionic but have been having trouble with the heart rate dropping when on walks and climbing hills, i hope the garmin will be an improvment. Seen a few of your videos and it helped me decide which brand and model to go for, these trackers can be a bit addictive but if they keep me motivated its worth the money.
Bought the 45 after the item you made on the 45. Is the 245 a little bigger?
Great video! I have a 45, but I can't seem to get the swimming activity on my watch. Can you help me with this?
Hi! Can I ask you a question? With the 45 is it possible to create a workout with a goal of 30 minutes for example? The time will countdown and alert you in the end? I have a vivoactive hr that doesn't do that, so I thinking in buy the 45 but need to know that... Great reviews. Thanks!
Thanks Filipe! Yeah it has a timer facility to alert you at the end. You select the workout then options then the time target 😎
@@shanebow Nice. Thanks!
Thanks for the comparison. Doesn't the 45 accept connectiq apps as well?
Cheers Christian. You can change the watch faces through the connect IQ app. You can change some of the widgets too, but you're limited here!
I have the 245 fior a few days now and i have to say is really good and very goodlooking, the only downside is phone connectivity maybe is Huawei fault but is not very stable. Do you have any issues with that?
I don´t own a Huawei phone, but much people have some issues with fitness trackers. Huawei seems to have some energy saving routines which cuts the connection in some cases. There must be a setting for each App to disable this "battery optimization". If i remember right, you can search in your Settings/App List for "battery" or "energy" to find it. Maybe this article could help (but it is just a quick google search, maybe you find a better one): support.doubletwist.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001504071-How-to-turn-off-battery-optimization-on-Huawei-devices .
@@thomasclausbz Thanks for the quick and informative response, ill try it
Great review. I have a question. Can you just press down and see more data on the 45
Yes you get a little more info but not as much as the 245
245 is really great. But would go for 45 as I am a beginner
It's a great watch to start with 👍🏃 good luck on your running journey, you'll be great!!! 🏃🏃🏃🏃😎
Hi. Great review. What’s the map app on the 245 that you show ? Thanks
Hey Jimmy! I think it was dwmap. 😎
I was thinking of the 45 but now the 245 looks enticing. My previous watch is a timex and i run with my phone via strava to record distance/speed but i found it 'hard' to run at a certain pace because I don't know my km times until it says last km in 5 mins. I think the 245 will be a better long term investment then 45, whats is your opinion shane?
Hey William. It's definitely the better one for growth. I'd say you're going to keep it for a couple of years so the extra per month is minimal. As you say you like to look at the stats the 245 gives you more and gives you the customisable data screens. I am currently putting together a datascreen video which I should have out in a few days. Press sub and that bell button so you don't miss out 😉
@@shanebow now the other question is if i want to splurge even more and get music and leave the phone at home all together....i started with the idea of getting an entry level and now i'm already up a few more hundred dollars for a mid level....
Good job! You will be at the 945 within the next few hours 😎 There isn't too much difference in cost to the music model. If you love your music when running I think it's a good shout. I went for the non music as I'm not big for music if I'm running less than a few hours. Even this Sunday I ran half marathon distance on my own with no music. You definitely don't want to be out running in a few months wishing you could have had a better model that had built in music. With Amazon music and Spotify available it does make it a solid music player. Life's about having no regrets, it's going to motivate you to be fitter and healthier.... I say go for the music option 😉😀
Cool content and loving tbe vids. Liked and Subscribed!
Cheers Funky. I really appreciate that 😎
Thanks for review - straight to the point and helped me make my decision 👍🏻 Sub for that!
Cheers for that Christian 👍😎🏃
I have the FR45 and later on I bought the Garmin HRM Pro and found out that the FR45 does not support the running dynamics via the HRM. Also the strap connector on my FR45 broke after roughly 1.5 years (it is a common issue according to Garmin support). Luckily this happened the day AFTER running the Rotterdam Marathon this past Sunday ;)
Hi Shane. How do the fair when doing a post run analysis. Cadence and so forth?
Hey Frans! It depends what I'm doing for training, it really varies. No easy answer as my runs are so different
245 for me. I got the music one but it’s a hassle to use when I’m trapped in the Apple ecosystem. The return to start feature is useful as well.
Hi Mike - I’m also trapped in with Apple
Music! I got the Forerunner 45 but just wondered if the 245 music version can be used to play music with Apple in any way or if you think the Apple Watch is the only solution?
@@dominicbaker9812 I don’t think Apple Music with be available on anything else anytime soon. They newest Apple Watch has a more accurate GPS tracking for running and biking however.
@@miket.8528 Thanks a lot Mike. God man.
This may be a stupid question. Will either of these watches work while hooked up to a portable battery charger for extended races like ultras. This would be for us slow people of course!
Hi @Shanebow, great videos
I am searching for a running cap, which one are you wearing in the video?
Cheers A W 😎 The one I've got seems to be discontinued now. I do love it, it's light comfortable and got me through the hottest London marathon on record too, so it's quite sentimental too. Caps are great as you can turn them the direction of the sun to cover your neck face, side etc. This is the closest to mine which is climacool just like mine... www.adidas.co.uk/climacool-running-cap/CF9628.html?pr=product_rr&slot=2
@@shanebow thx for the answer! of which brand was yours? :)
Adidas I put a link to a similar one above for you mate
I like my 45. But if it had less bezel around the screen and music (like the 245m), it would be perfect.
Not having headings on the activity screen & only having 3 possible data fields was a dealbreaker for me. Would have loved the watch as my first runningwatch, that's for sure but for now the FR45 feels like a downgrade to my Polar M400 so I think I'm going for the FR245 or something similar from Polar.
Hi, I am begineer really confused what to buy. can you recommend best value for money garmin watch for £150-£250?I do more cycling, occasionally running, maybe without touch screen? Thank you
Thanks for the comparison video. Is there any difference in the feel of the watches when wearing them? Some of the images look like the back of the 245 and 45 are different. Please clarify. Thanks!
Your welcome, they both feel fine. I'd say the 245 feels better though, the strap is just great!
Nice review!! Keep it up! 💪
Thanks John!
What was the app you installed on the 245 that showed all the running info?
This was super helpful, thanks! 👍
Cheers for the comment William
can't imagine paying for 245 and not getting music version
For me I just don't listen to music that much when running. But if I did I think it's a no brainer for the convenience
@@shanebow I think that I'd rather pay fifty quid less and get the non-music version, and take my phone with me instead if I want music
I know this video was uploaded a year ago but less than a month ago I bought the 45 and now the military px is having like $30 off of the 245 and with no taxes anyway so i returned the 45 and orderd the 245
Hi I'd like to see a map on the map screen as I go hiking and MTBing. I know it won't be a proper OS map but there was a blank screen on your video..tks
I got the Forerunner 45; upgraded from the Forerunner 235.
How are you finding it?
Shanebow - Running & Tech I’m liking the upgraded hardware, especially the heart rate sensor compared with the 235 and also the body battery function. The only negative aspect I have with the watch is that the data fields when running aren’t labeled and can get confusing mid-run.
I think this can be easily solved through a software update. What I’m thinking is if you put 1 or 2 data fields instead of the full 3 to be visible, the field name can also be shown, but I’m betting there’s only a 50% chance of that happening.
What do you think is better between the 245 and a Polar Vantage M ? i could not find a comparison anywhere :( Nice Comparison
Hi Hadrien. It's a great question, they are so similar. I need to get hold of one to review then do a side by side comparison
@@shanebow Ok thank you :) I really struggle to decide which one to buy.. It's my first Watch for sport !
Hadrien Honorez I went to store to test polar both Model M & V then I found the screen pretty dim & hard to read so I’d go for 245 because of clear screen display & better connect with app.
Thanks for the great review.
Cheers Alan! 😎
245 has the the terrible white spot display issue which makes it a bummer that's stopped me from buying one. U can Google about how many 245 owners are not happy with this.
Sir. can you do a comparison/review for fitbit ionic vs forerunner 245 music?
Great video comparison
Thanks Arthur!!! 😎
Hi Shane, Thanks for the review.. I have a quick question : Since these watches have a GPS, do we need to take the phone with us when we go for a run ? .. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome. Thanks for that. No you can leave your phone at home. Enjoy
Hi just watched your video on forerunner 245 which one do you recommend 245 or 645 I've just taken up running regards Andy
Hi Andy, awesome stuff. Enjoy the journey. Unless you specifically wanted one of the features on 645 I'd go with the 245. The 245 is getting good updates like virtual run. I found the 645 a little buggy when I used it, but that may have been fixed with a software update. I think the 245 is one of the best watches out there especially if you're starting out. Check out some of my other 245 vids to see if it's for you
@@shanebow cheers fellow watching your other videos now 😄
Hi, thanks for grate review!
I'm a sailer looking to buy a smart watch for racing in Laser olympic class. What I manly want from it is to be able to use RaceQs App on the watch so be so kind to confirm me, is Garmin 245 is able to perform that or some other model maybe?
Thank you in advance, Igor
Just curious, would you go for the 45 over the now compelling priced 235?
Hope this helps. ua-cam.com/video/zj16xhelq8k/v-deo.html
Thanks - this was very useful!
Thanks Mark. Really appreciate that 😎
Nice video man
Thanks Apricity for the comment! 😎
So 245, paired with a HRM tri belt, should cover swimming as well? Say like a mini triathlon
Thanks for your information
Can you add any custom activity to forerunner 45 via Garmin Connect, so that it calculates calories about right etc? Or do you have to satisfy those which are available? I read elsewhere that cardio works in pool also, measures heart rate too, but obviously not swimming related data. If activities cannot be added is the cardio like general workout tracker? I really would like to buy Garmin but keep wondering is Forerunner 45 too basic since there's even more sport modes at Amazfit T-rex, also triathlon mode. What would you say?
Very thorough, thank you!
Hey Diana G, thanks loads for your comments 😎
Great review!
Thanks loads!! 😎🏃👍
I am thinking upgarding from a a Forerunner 35 to a forerunner 245
Do it! There is such a major difference in so many ways. If you've got the cash it's a no brainer
Hi. Can you please share the link to the race predictor you mentioned in the video? Thanks
It's called "peters race pacer". Here it is
apps.garmin.cn/en-US/apps/23ea0301-30c6-4c33-b4ef-63e2b5394e76;jsessionid=7B8918912F149F44B655C68B6684302C