I was just chating with a local Garmin retailer (Poland) and asked for some features of FR955, as Garmin hasn't posted the manuals up yet. The guy started reply saying "Based on DC Rainmaker..." - then I knew I could trust his source! Cheers :)
Just sent back my 965 because (despite it being set on maximum brightness), I struggled to read the AMOLED screen in regular New England sunlight, on my run. Actually pisses me of that the AMOLED-all-the-way crowd is going so hard, this year. MIP is still the clear winner, for me. Better readability, better battery. One man's opinion.
'One night of...something else'!! Lol. Thanks so much for all the insanely detailed review work you've done over the years on Garmin units. I've lost count of the Forerunner / Edge units I've been through since the non-GPS Forerunner 50 so many years ago, and don't think I've pulled the trigger on many of those purchases without consulting one of your written or video reviews first. The 955 is now the latest of those very informed purchases.
After this review decided to order it for my girlfriend. She's been using the same watch for a long time so wanted to get her something new and top notch. This watch surpasses that.
I’ve been waiting for your review on this. I was just waiting for your review before I pulled the trigger on this one. You are the gold standard for reviews on this kind of stuff.
OK look. I love Dave and Dez and Matt and their work as much as anyone if not more, but your approach to breaking down the improvements or enhancements is absolutely my favorite video to watch. Sorry, rest of the other guys.
Thanks Hunter! On the women side, I don’t know of any pure sports tech ones. The closest I know is Bike Shop Girl, who covers certain cycling tech, but more on the bike components side. Wish there were more, there’s so much opportunity in this realm.
Hi DC Rain Maker I have had my 955 a week now. I still currently have my Galaxy Watch 4 classic 46 4g. I have been walking the past few days and the stats compared to the smart watch 4 are far different. The 955 is about 10 per cent lower then galaxy. I have done my first swim with the watch and it was amazing. It clocked in 269 kcals burn. The lengths were a not fully correct but I could edit the whole work out it I wanted. The galaxy does not have this feature, my stats on the galaxy was 444 and 20 length. I done 14 in total. So the Garmin clocked in 16. I just need to do a in door bike ride to get the final workout. I can not wait till I get a full 1 month of working out to get a full system brake down. Your video is amazing.
Great review. Are we getting any of these features on the f6? I’m looking at the stamina and training suggestions ahead of time. Or do I need to think about moving to f7 or 955/255?
As a Venu 2 Plus owner, i wish some of the new features could come to my watch also, especially HRV, as they both use the same OHR sensor; Elevate 4.0.
@@kellenbarranger Garmin won't. This is how they get people to buy multiple devices. They segment features by solely hardware. If you want everything. You need a 9XX series of that generation/ Fenix + of that generation (+ means including Tactix, Quatix, MARQ, D2)
@@flighted2513 I get how Garmin works, but they have committed to updating the recent Fenix 7 devices and the Venu 2 Plus is only a few months old as well
Unfortunately, like how Apple does; if you want the new watchfaces just purchase the newest one. Actually most of the companies do this, forcing you to buy the next device. Vivosmart 5 uses the previous gen HR sensor but it supports sleep score. But the other models with the same OHR such as VA 4 and FR245 doesn't have sleep score feature.
@@kellenbarranger The Fenix and Forerunner are fitness watches (in Garmin's world), which is why they stay updated with these more fitness/athlete type features. The Venu is considered a smartwatch (again, in Garmin's world), so I would be SHOCKED if they added these features to the Venu 2 or Venu 2+. It'd be cool if they would since I have a V 2+, but they won't, they just aren't in the same category.
I have the Instinct Solar. I might just get this watch sometime, maybe when there's a nice deal on it. That thing is solar too and it does all of the running performance data. Instinct Solar is a rugged watch thats made for doing things like rock climbing and running on beat up trails. I actually did get into a bike accident a few weeks ago and I wore the Instinct Solar that day. That thing saved me from all of the hassles, thats for sure, it stayed in one solid peice with litterally no damage on the watch. Any other gamin watch? Its probably badly damaged, just like what happened to my bike.
Thanks for the detailed review! With all these new features like solar and SpO2 monitoring these newer watches are looking really attractive over my Fenix 5.
Your reviews and tutorials are terrific! Waiting for my 955 to arrive this week On a side note, I did a double-take on your POV shots out running. Didn't realize you lived in or near Amsterdam Zuid. I was just at our office there a couple of weeks ago (right around the corner from BLCK coffee. I live in Colorado, USA). Would have loved to grab a coffee real quick
Funner fact: This is technically a revamped version of the t-shirt. Slightly different! I still have (and use) the old one, but it's got some extra wind pockets in the armpits not.
Hey Ray, Great review as always. One question.... If I use a 530 for cycling, will rides recorded on the 530 be factored into the 955's training readiness and recovery time features?
same question for me, hesitate of getting a new 1040 but want that real time stamina gauge , wonder if getting a 955 will serve the purpose with my edge 830
Excellent concise video once again. It would be great if you could compare the 955, the 255, and the Instinct 2 as they seem to have a lot of the same new features in a less expensive watch. I assume the 955 has music, so is the main difference between the 255(Music) and the 955 just the maps for $100?
Seems the difference is touch screen, live segments (Strava and Garmin), maps and golf courses. I'm honestly surprised about the capabilites of the 255.
yes the FR955 will be my next watch. Thank you. btw, garmin and the "unproductive" problem. I do not like the word and Garmin should really slowly replace it with something that is more in line with the problem.
Since the training readiness depends on sleep quality, I guess it'd be useless more me because Garmin's sleep algorithm doesn't work for me (always reporting hours of awake time so sleep quality always poor). But touch screen for maps and solar is tempting enough for me, and that white version looks very nice.
Finally they're catching up! :D This native running power feature is exactly what I am waiting for since about 2 years now (Stryd user). Now I just have to wait another year, maybe just a half one, so they get to a reasonable price (for me).
@@frre9302 read the comments on the written review article. Garmin does have plans to support it but they ran out of time to work it in for the release. Stryd actually moved away from using the RD standard despite Garmin building out a standard basically for them to use. I suspect this issue is not 100% on Garmin and it will eventually make it onto the watch. But in the meantime, you can still use Stryd via a connect IQ field.
Thanks for the video! I love the new training metrics. If the Fenix 7s is getting the new metrics, is there anything that the 955 does that the fenix will not do? Looking for a new watch to replace my AW and really Iike all the new training info since I’m a runner. Also, how big of a size difference is the 955 to the 7s?
Is Garmin sending a message about their long term plans for LTE by virtue of not including it in the 955.? The 945 was the first FR to include it and now its gone one year later for the 955. I don’t understand. LTE was a great feature even if it was somewhat limited in what it could do. Nice to have the safety of LTE without having to carry a phone (i.e. while running).
Great update DC! Like the new training readiness metrics. Still missing Triathlon features like auto-transition, brick workouts, race courses and importantly, hand-over to Edge head units. Extended display needs work. Almost perfect smart watch for single sport activities.
It does have brick workouts, under multi sport. You can create custom activities up to 5 sports per workout/race or use the existing triathlon. Transitions are with the lap button, not sure if there is an auto setting.
Another excellent review and video, thank you so much, I'm currently using the Fenix 6 sapphire, I'm guessing that some of that new stuff won't be heading my way, but do you think they will start supporting triathlon training soon? I'm currently training for another Ironman, and it's gets frustrating sometimes when you start an activity and it saysi should be resting, or shouldn't be training, as you will know IM training is 6 days a week, I'd love to see that added, then I'd consider upgrading to a Fenix 7, or I may even go for the 955. 👌
Love your videos, super informative...I'm looking to upgrade to a new Garmin currently debating between the fenix 7 and now the forerunner 955, epix is out of budget...seriously considering the 955 because of price point. Apart from build materials and quality are there any feature differences?
One more question! Once the recent watch releases (F7, Epix, I2) get the update shouldn’t they be able to back-load HRV data since it stores a long time frame?
Thanks again for a great video DC! Just FYI the price difference in Australia between the solar and non-solar 955 is $949 v $799! Disappointed Garmin, that’s a joke
Love your reviews, have been reading your stuff for a long time. Have you found that some of the interface is different between this and the Fenix 7? I saw some other site that said the map usage is different like double tapping the map zooms it in on the Fenix but not the 955.
Great review as always, thanks! I own a Fenix 5 and want an upgrade for a long time, but doubt which model is good for me. Always wear my watch, doing fitness, survival runs, running, swimming. So the Fenix 7 got my attention. But the Forerunner 945 LTE also, mostly because of the LTE. Now the 955 solar is also a contender because it has almost al the features of the Fenix and is lighter 😅 But no LTE 🤷♂️🤦♂️ Any advise?
The race plan feature looks really awesome! Do you know if it will accept ultramarathon distance races for it's "auto planning" algorithm? So anything from 50K to 100 miler is what I'm interested in. Thanks Ray
Good stuff, thanks ! That readiness widget and the adaptive training program for an event look pretty interesting. Now is "readiness" just "nice" or "need" ? Got some doubts about that unless you're an athlete pushing the limits and if you're doing that you've probably got enough experience (or help, i.e. coach) to know what you're doing. As for features coming to the F7/Epix, please tell us they're going to activate multi-frequency on the non-sapphire versions !
All of these new features really make me want to upgrade 😩 Any chance some of these data (training readiness and acute training load especially) will come to Fenix 6?
Grat review, thanks. Do you know if up ahead, spectator messages will get to other watches? (I have an I2, but I'm curious in general). Also, will the daily suggestions show up later in the calendar?
So what does this mean for the 745? End of the line, or is there a niche for it? Any prospect of software upgrades? I still love my 745, but I was expecting it would still get upgrades for some time.
You mention the Fenix and 945LTE will get the training readiness. Any insight if the 255 will also receive it? The 255 checks all the boxes but would want that feature without being forced to the 955.
Hopefully in the future Garmin will put an update for the other(FR745) where we could manage the datafields with phone and not pushing the buttons...! I REALLY HOPE IT WILL HAPPEN SOONISH
I’ve been debating between the new Fenix 7 or the Epic 2 but for the price I feel like the 955 does everything both of those watches do for less or am I missing something?
Hi! Everything i see on the FR955 will be available for the FR945 LTE? Otherwise, which futures will not be available? I'm wondering if it's worth making the upgrade because I don't really use LTE since it's not available in my country.
Most of the cool stuff is just software they could bring to the 945 IF they wanted to. It is, tho, what I wanted the 945 to be in the first place. All that geeky recovery stuff finally arrived at Garmin
I'm looking forward to Training Readiness. It's gonna be one of the few purple colored metrics on my Epix 2. 😂 The first time Training Status changed to "Peaking" felt real nice.
Is Training Readiness replacing Body Battery? Does this 955 have the Body Battery feature at all? I like the look of Training Readiness...you can see better the components that go in to the overall score.
I'm really in two minds between the Garmin 955 and a Coros Apex 2 Pro, i'm a trail ultra runner, so I like the Coros battery life, but the Garmin looks nicer, metrics and accuracy also look better, but Coros build quality, looks better. What did you guys/girls go for?
Great video, thank you Ray. Maybe a silly question but will the training readiness features come to Vivosmart 5 given that Vivosmart 4 was the first garmin unit with body battery and HRV. I believe the hardware may support it?
Great video! That said "if" GARMIN offered a stainless steel verison in a "dive-watch" motif/design, I would be all in... a/k/a here GARMIN take my money :^)
"It's a fenix 7 but plastic" That's a winner for my budget! ✅
I was just chating with a local Garmin retailer (Poland) and asked for some features of FR955, as Garmin hasn't posted the manuals up yet. The guy started reply saying "Based on DC Rainmaker..." - then I knew I could trust his source! Cheers :)
correct he got all info from garmin itself plus his test
Just sent back my 965 because (despite it being set on maximum brightness), I struggled to read the AMOLED screen in regular New England sunlight, on my run.
Actually pisses me of that the AMOLED-all-the-way crowd is going so hard, this year. MIP is still the clear winner, for me. Better readability, better battery. One man's opinion.
It's kind of funny that the ONLY thing that hasn't been effected by inflation is the Garmin 955 and 255. If only it was the real estate market! 😂
Bruhhh lolol fr tho
Garmin did inflation before it was cool.
objection, that's true for the US. In Europe the price did increase to 549,99€.
That’s what I was saying in mine! Totally - crazy!
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Awesome initial review! You continue to set the standard for sports tech reviews. Well done.
Thanks, much appreciated!!
Hey Ray, I've already smashed that like button. You never disappoint
Hahah...thanks, much appreciated!
Perfect video that convince me upgrade from 935 to 955.
'One night of...something else'!! Lol.
Thanks so much for all the insanely detailed review work you've done over the years on Garmin units. I've lost count of the Forerunner / Edge units I've been through since the non-GPS Forerunner 50 so many years ago, and don't think I've pulled the trigger on many of those purchases without consulting one of your written or video reviews first. The 955 is now the latest of those very informed purchases.
Thanks for all your quality work through the years!
Thanks Brian, I really appreciate it!!!
After this review decided to order it for my girlfriend. She's been using the same watch for a long time so wanted to get her something new and top notch. This watch surpasses that.
Always I feel like home with you when you make reviews that I am interested in.
Wow nowadays DCRainmaker is the only way I know something new came out
Haha...thanks!!
Well, and the squad - Des, Dave and Matt 😁 And Shane keeping us up to date on the things the others don’t cover 😉
I’ve been waiting for your review on this. I was just waiting for your review before I pulled the trigger on this one. You are the gold standard for reviews on this kind of stuff.
OK look. I love Dave and Dez and Matt and their work as much as anyone if not more, but your approach to breaking down the improvements or enhancements is absolutely my favorite video to watch. Sorry, rest of the other guys.
Oh and side note speaking of the “guys” - are there any female reviewers you would recommend?
Thanks Hunter! On the women side, I don’t know of any pure sports tech ones. The closest I know is Bike Shop Girl, who covers certain cycling tech, but more on the bike components side. Wish there were more, there’s so much opportunity in this realm.
@@Dcrainmaker interesting! I thought there would be more. Thanks!
Mate your videos are awesome. I just bought my 955 from Milan, Italy. You really helped me. Thanks a lot
This watch has me reconsidering my Epix purchase. The vast majority of the features are available here at an extremely attractive price point.
Me too! I'm really hoping that these features become available to us soon. The Epix looks... epic though!
Thanks for all the reviews, finally updated from my Forerunner 101...
Hi DC Rain Maker I have had my 955 a week now. I still currently have my Galaxy Watch 4 classic 46 4g. I have been walking the past few days and the stats compared to the smart watch 4 are far different. The 955 is about 10 per cent lower then galaxy. I have done my first swim with the watch and it was amazing. It clocked in 269 kcals burn. The lengths were a not fully correct but I could edit the whole work out it I wanted. The galaxy does not have this feature, my stats on the galaxy was 444 and 20 length. I done 14 in total. So the Garmin clocked in 16. I just need to do a in door bike ride to get the final workout. I can not wait till I get a full 1 month of working out to get a full system brake down. Your video is amazing.
I have just ordered this watch and this was the perfect review 😎
How are you liking it?
Love that the new screen display is 1.3“
Geez Garmin you come out with a New Watch every Year ! I cant keep up!
Great review. Are we getting any of these features on the f6? I’m looking at the stamina and training suggestions ahead of time. Or do I need to think about moving to f7 or 955/255?
Maybe think, do I actually need the extra features or would I spend the $$$ on something more useful?
Can’t wait to get mine 🎉
That Price!! Great video DC as always, can't wait to upgrade
Thanks for the update I’ve been waiting for a long time 👍
Great review as always! Questions… will updates come to 945 and 945LTE or just the 945LTE?
just the 945 LTE
@@DR-sq3mk wow! Where can I find more info on this? I'd love the morning report on my 945LTE, with that it'd be perfect.
@@trieb 13:29
Will HRV and Training Readiness features come to Fenix 6? I’ve been waiting for these. Thanks!!
As a Venu 2 Plus owner, i wish some of the new features could come to my watch also, especially HRV, as they both use the same OHR sensor; Elevate 4.0.
And do we have any word on if they won't?
@@kellenbarranger Garmin won't. This is how they get people to buy multiple devices. They segment features by solely hardware. If you want everything. You need a 9XX series of that generation/ Fenix + of that generation (+ means including Tactix, Quatix, MARQ, D2)
@@flighted2513 I get how Garmin works, but they have committed to updating the recent Fenix 7 devices and the Venu 2 Plus is only a few months old as well
Unfortunately, like how Apple does; if you want the new watchfaces just purchase the newest one. Actually most of the companies do this, forcing you to buy the next device.
Vivosmart 5 uses the previous gen HR sensor but it supports sleep score. But the other models with the same OHR such as VA 4 and FR245 doesn't have sleep score feature.
@@kellenbarranger The Fenix and Forerunner are fitness watches (in Garmin's world), which is why they stay updated with these more fitness/athlete type features. The Venu is considered a smartwatch (again, in Garmin's world), so I would be SHOCKED if they added these features to the Venu 2 or Venu 2+. It'd be cool if they would since I have a V 2+, but they won't, they just aren't in the same category.
“One night of something else” 😂😂😂. I love your random comments. You are a legend sir.
Any comparison video coming between 255 & 955, Ray?
I have the Instinct Solar. I might just get this watch sometime, maybe when there's a nice deal on it. That thing is solar too and it does all of the running performance data. Instinct Solar is a rugged watch thats made for doing things like rock climbing and running on beat up trails. I actually did get into a bike accident a few weeks ago and I wore the Instinct Solar that day. That thing saved me from all of the hassles, thats for sure, it stayed in one solid peice with litterally no damage on the watch. Any other gamin watch? Its probably badly damaged, just like what happened to my bike.
Please make a comparison video between FR955 vs epix2 . The above video is excellent bro
Thanks for the detailed review! With all these new features like solar and SpO2 monitoring these newer watches are looking really attractive over my Fenix 5.
Should i buy this one or the 965? Nice video!
Your reviews and tutorials are terrific! Waiting for my 955 to arrive this week On a side note, I did a double-take on your POV shots out running. Didn't realize you lived in or near Amsterdam Zuid. I was just at our office there a couple of weeks ago (right around the corner from BLCK coffee. I live in Colorado, USA). Would have loved to grab a coffee real quick
Fun fact - you had a t-shirt with the same shark 5 years ago during Fenix 5 review ;) Cheers!
Funner fact: This is technically a revamped version of the t-shirt. Slightly different! I still have (and use) the old one, but it's got some extra wind pockets in the armpits not.
Best review like always, keep the good work and thank you !
Hey Ray, Great review as always.
One question.... If I use a 530 for cycling, will rides recorded on the 530 be factored into the 955's training readiness and recovery time features?
Same here.
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same question for me, hesitate of getting a new 1040 but want that real time stamina gauge , wonder if getting a 955 will serve the purpose with my edge 830
Of course, if both watch and 530 are connected to Garmin Connect.
@@stanislavmartsenyuk but do I need to save both record in garmin connect to get the complete stat in place?
Excellent concise video once again. It would be great if you could compare the 955, the 255, and the Instinct 2 as they seem to have a lot of the same new features in a less expensive watch. I assume the 955 has music, so is the main difference between the 255(Music) and the 955 just the maps for $100?
Yeah, I'll compare the FR255 vs Instinct in a couple weeks once the beta drops that adds the bulk of the FR255 features into the Instinct 2.
955 also has the real-time stamina and touch screen option
I think better value over Instict 2 is 255...
@@andrewmacdonald3991 Right, and a few more software features (plus more memory). I watched Des’s comparison. Didn’t say anything about Wi-Fi, though.
Seems the difference is touch screen, live segments (Strava and Garmin), maps and golf courses. I'm honestly surprised about the capabilites of the 255.
Thank you for this explanatory video.
Oh no! Now DCR's got me thinking seriously of getting this!
Thank you for the review!
yes the FR955 will be my next watch. Thank you.
btw, garmin and the "unproductive" problem.
I do not like the word and Garmin should really slowly replace it with something that is more in line with the problem.
Wow! I just splashed out for the F7 and now they release this for almost half the price… Garmin-indecisiveness-syndrome never ends
Super quick and detailed!
great review, looks like this will be my next watch after F6
Thank you DC R.
Since the training readiness depends on sleep quality, I guess it'd be useless more me because Garmin's sleep algorithm doesn't work for me (always reporting hours of awake time so sleep quality always poor). But touch screen for maps and solar is tempting enough for me, and that white version looks very nice.
Ya, sleep algorithm totally off for me too. Fitbit, Apple Watch and Oura Ring get sleep consistently though.
DCR, if I already have a 945, is it worth upgrading? Seems software wise that there wouldn’t be a difference, right?
The video that every 945 owner is waiting for!
DCR mentions the 945 LTE will receive the software updates. I have a non LTE 945. Does that mean I/we are out of luck?
I just bought the Suunto 9 couple days ago. I might return the Suunto 9 peak and get this beast!
Insanely good video!
Will installing a screen protector on the 955 solar affect it’s solar ability and touchscreen sensitivity?
Yes
Finally they're catching up! :D This native running power feature is exactly what I am waiting for since about 2 years now (Stryd user). Now I just have to wait another year, maybe just a half one, so they get to a reasonable price (for me).
Doesn't support Stryd unfortunately!
@@Urtlesquirt Seriously?! Can't imagine! That would be a massive fail for Garmin!
@@frre9302 read the comments on the written review article. Garmin does have plans to support it but they ran out of time to work it in for the release. Stryd actually moved away from using the RD standard despite Garmin building out a standard basically for them to use. I suspect this issue is not 100% on Garmin and it will eventually make it onto the watch. But in the meantime, you can still use Stryd via a connect IQ field.
@@Urtlesquirt :( In that case it is useless for me at the moment. Thanks for the info!
Excellent review! Any idea if any of the new functionality will be made available on the Forerunner 945 or 745?
Thanks for the video! I love the new training metrics. If the Fenix 7s is getting the new metrics, is there anything that the 955 does that the fenix will not do? Looking for a new watch to replace my AW and really Iike all the new training info since I’m a runner. Also, how big of a size difference is the 955 to the 7s?
Great, informative review, Thanks you
Is Garmin sending a message about their long term plans for LTE by virtue of not including it in the 955.? The 945 was the first FR to include it and now its gone one year later for the 955. I don’t understand. LTE was a great feature even if it was somewhat limited in what it could do. Nice to have the safety of LTE without having to carry a phone (i.e. while running).
Great update DC! Like the new training readiness metrics. Still missing Triathlon features like auto-transition, brick workouts, race courses and importantly, hand-over to Edge head units. Extended display needs work. Almost perfect smart watch for single sport activities.
It does have brick workouts, under multi sport. You can create custom activities up to 5 sports per workout/race or use the existing triathlon. Transitions are with the lap button, not sure if there is an auto setting.
I just love the watch face, wish I could get it on my Fenix 7
Another excellent review and video, thank you so much, I'm currently using the Fenix 6 sapphire, I'm guessing that some of that new stuff won't be heading my way, but do you think they will start supporting triathlon training soon? I'm currently training for another Ironman, and it's gets frustrating sometimes when you start an activity and it saysi should be resting, or shouldn't be training, as you will know IM training is 6 days a week, I'd love to see that added, then I'd consider upgrading to a Fenix 7, or I may even go for the 955. 👌
Love your videos, super informative...I'm looking to upgrade to a new Garmin currently debating between the fenix 7 and now the forerunner 955, epix is out of budget...seriously considering the 955 because of price point. Apart from build materials and quality are there any feature differences?
I'm excited to have it in a Days more..☺️☺️☺️
One more question! Once the recent watch releases (F7, Epix, I2) get the update shouldn’t they be able to back-load HRV data since it stores a long time frame?
The only thing Garmin watches are missing are call and text message funcitonality without reliance on a phone.
How is the fr955 compare to the new instinct 2x on features?
Thanks again for a great video DC! Just FYI the price difference in Australia between the solar and non-solar 955 is $949 v $799! Disappointed Garmin, that’s a joke
Last pricing comment! In Australia the 255 with music is selling for $699!! So for $100 Aussie pesos more you can get the 955! 🤔
Great review!
I’ve got an Epix 2.. will training readiness & the morning feature come to that watch?
Yes.
I preferred the t-shirt in the 255 review 😉😎
Love your reviews, have been reading your stuff for a long time. Have you found that some of the interface is different between this and the Fenix 7? I saw some other site that said the map usage is different like double tapping the map zooms it in on the Fenix but not the 955.
Great review as always, thanks! I own a Fenix 5 and want an upgrade for a long time, but doubt which model is good for me. Always wear my watch, doing fitness, survival runs, running, swimming. So the Fenix 7 got my attention. But the Forerunner 945 LTE also, mostly because of the LTE. Now the 955 solar is also a contender because it has almost al the features of the Fenix and is lighter 😅 But no LTE 🤷♂️🤦♂️ Any advise?
hi Ber ry, if you want to buy my 945 LTE, bought 01/2022, let me know :)
this man is pointing at the watch screen with a screwdriver, I did not come here to have a heart attack Ray
DC Rainmaker , your reviews are top notch.. Nothing compares. Please also review cars.
The race plan feature looks really awesome! Do you know if it will accept ultramarathon distance races for it's "auto planning" algorithm? So anything from 50K to 100 miler is what I'm interested in. Thanks Ray
Did you get an answer to this question btw? I'd like to know as well
@@TjPhysicist no, I never got any answer from Ray. Sorry
Amazing review as always. Any idea if the major updates (hrv, readiness, etc) will also apply to the fenix 7?
It's in the review and yes.
Good stuff, thanks ! That readiness widget and the adaptive training program for an event look pretty interesting. Now is "readiness" just "nice" or "need" ? Got some doubts about that unless you're an athlete pushing the limits and if you're doing that you've probably got enough experience (or help, i.e. coach) to know what you're doing.
As for features coming to the F7/Epix, please tell us they're going to activate multi-frequency on the non-sapphire versions !
Is there a open water swimming review for 955?
All of these new features really make me want to upgrade 😩
Any chance some of these data (training readiness and acute training load especially) will come to Fenix 6?
Looks very interesting, but I like the Sapphire glass.
i would also love a quick video about the differences between 955 and 255 ( and maybe instinct)
where you get those shirts?
Grat review, thanks. Do you know if up ahead, spectator messages will get to other watches? (I have an I2, but I'm curious in general). Also, will the daily suggestions show up later in the calendar?
How loud is the alert noise from the watch, compared to a Fenix 7? I find the Fenix 7 volume to be quite low...
Thank you!
Great video. Do you think any of these software features will come to the 745?
So what does this mean for the 745? End of the line, or is there a niche for it? Any prospect of software upgrades? I still love my 745, but I was expecting it would still get upgrades for some time.
You mention the Fenix and 945LTE will get the training readiness. Any insight if the 255 will also receive it? The 255 checks all the boxes but would want that feature without being forced to the 955.
Hopefully in the future Garmin will put an update for the other(FR745) where we could manage the datafields with phone and not pushing the buttons...! I REALLY HOPE IT WILL HAPPEN SOONISH
I’ve been debating between the new Fenix 7 or the Epic 2 but for the price I feel like the 955 does everything both of those watches do for less or am I missing something?
Exactly where I'm at
Hi! Everything i see on the FR955 will be available for the FR945 LTE? Otherwise, which futures will not be available? I'm wondering if it's worth making the upgrade because I don't really use LTE since it's not available in my country.
Most of the cool stuff is just software they could bring to the 945 IF they wanted to.
It is, tho, what I wanted the 945 to be in the first place. All that geeky recovery stuff finally arrived at Garmin
I'm looking forward to Training Readiness. It's gonna be one of the few purple colored metrics on my Epix 2. 😂 The first time Training Status changed to "Peaking" felt real nice.
Is Training Readiness replacing Body Battery? Does this 955 have the Body Battery feature at all? I like the look of Training Readiness...you can see better the components that go in to the overall score.
Love your review!!! just want to ask u a favor there is a Blood Pressure monitor bult in the watch? Thanks
Any idea when the updates will be available for FR945 LTE?
I'm really in two minds between the Garmin 955 and a Coros Apex 2 Pro, i'm a trail ultra runner, so I like the Coros battery life, but the Garmin looks nicer, metrics and accuracy also look better, but Coros build quality, looks better. What did you guys/girls go for?
Great review, do you know if ill get native running power with HRM-Run chest strap
Hey thanks for the review! with the HRV do you know how long the watch scans for data whilst you sleep?
Firmware update on Fenix 7 and 945. How about Epix?
In the written review he specifies Epix as well.
Epix 2 / Fenix 7 / Quatix 7 / Tactix 7 are all in the same boat.
Great video, thank you Ray. Maybe a silly question but will the training readiness features come to Vivosmart 5 given that Vivosmart 4 was the first garmin unit with body battery and HRV. I believe the hardware may support it?
Great video will the 945 non lte get some of these updates too
Another great review Ray. Do you know if some of the widgets, HRV and Stamina guide will be coming to the fenix 6?
I wouldn't count on it.
Great video! That said "if" GARMIN offered a stainless steel verison in a "dive-watch" motif/design, I would be all in... a/k/a here GARMIN take my money :^)