I don’t run and I’ve never seen this channel but I was just in a store and walked over and look at these on a shelf and now I just got recommended a video on them and reporting this they must be tracking me!
I have a forerunner 45s and I have had it for about 18 months, for the first 6 months the battery life was amazing, lasting anywhere from 7-9 days on one charge, however since then it has been getting exponentially worse to the point where now it barely lasts 1-2 days however still takes about 1.5 hours to charge
That's valuable information, staying away from this one then. I've heard about the difficulties in getting the battery changed at their services centers.
Late, but THIS is what you call a product review. I wish others had 1/2 the content this review had. I have an antiquated 230, but it does all I want it too. But I've had this 45 in mind as I love screen + super legible type. I don't need music so this seems fine. Also have the instinct in mind, and maybe the 735 (which will likely be more than I need). I'll watch you reviews for that too. Thx !
I’m religiously running 4 times a week, all year round. And I still use a Garmin 45 in 2021. All I need is elapsed time, pace, distance and sync to Strava. I can’t justify buying another Garmin like the 945 or Fenix6. 99% of the times I run with a phone so if I ever need maps or contactless payment I use my phone. If you’re from the UK the MapFinder app has some fantastic OS maps which save to your phone so you don’t even need a signal to see them. I recently noticed the 745 has a running track mode. But I’ve never had a problem on a running track with the 45, it seems accurate enough and still records running track segments. If you’re training for distance and there’s any doubt about the start and finish point, just do an extra lap and that’ll ensure you’ve done your 5k or 10k around the track. For treadmills I bought a Garmin foot pod a which clips onto my running shoe laces, this enables the 45 to record my treadmill run and sync it, just like I’ve done a normal run, it just doesn’t show a map on Strava
@@Dcrainmaker do you know how many alerts can be set at the same time ? I.e I want to be alerted if my heart rate drops or exceeds , time(intervals) , speed (bike or run)? Also I want to view all these metrics on the Home Screen
Thank you very much for your insightful review. I've been waiting to order a Garmin and you have helped me make the right decision for my needs. Also enjoy your sense of humor. No burrito watch face for me though. :)
Thanks so much. I'm in the market for a sports watch and I had my eye on this one. You confirmed it for me that it is good for what I need in a sports watch. Take care
Thanks for the overview. I am for Garmin forerunner. I have the forerunner 35 and I had the previous basic forerunner. You answered my question about if you can download running plans.
Forget everything else. 99% of the runners, casual or avid, will get everything they want from FR45. Even 245 is too much. Great features for the price. FR45 is the clear winner amongst all the new watches Garmin released this week.
Depends how much you want from the device - if you are really into data then and want extra features like music etc. then maybe the rest of the series is more appealing.
I love mine but the GPS accuracy is less than ideal, especially trail runs with tree cover. Luckily I run with my phone anyways so I just use strava and my phone GPS.
Love Garmin. This sport watch won't cause a rash like the other ones too. And super accurate for me. Had forerunner 235 forever it seems but ordered this 45s size for I am petite
I wish more manufacturers would offer/and retain a basic model. I don't want bells and whistles ... I don't need schedules, I don't need a watch to tell me how much 'body battery' I have ... I just need - reliable/accurate GPS HRM Chronograph with splits function. Decent, large clear digits that can be read on the hoof. That's it! No pointless marketing gizmos! Better yet, keep making the same product, maybe with evolving improvements, but leave the body design alone, so that people can still buy straps, 5 years down the line.
It is a great gps watch for the money BUT the vibration/alerts for interval training are "weak"/"low volume". This means you can setup a structured workout but you cannot hear or feel the alerts of the different intervals. So if you want to do a structured workout you need to carry an smartphone and headset to get the instructions/alerts. There is no way to increase the volume of the beeps or intensity of the vibration. If I knew this beforehand I would have bought a different watch.
I bought a 45s laat week and this video was really helpful to get to know all the detailed features. I have one simple question, in your video is the backlight on all the time? I don't find the 'always on' face is readable unless I also use the backlight. There's not enough contrast. Have set it to trigger backlight on gesture as a solution but wondered if there is another deep setting I can use to increase readability of the screen without using the backlight?
Thanks for the work, but I stopped after 1:52 because it was already clear to me that the device was way too complicated for me to enjoy. And as it's the bottom of the range, that rules out every other Garmin too. Who needs all that stuff when they're running? Rhetorical.
Complicated how? If you don't like the way you control it through the 5 buttons then Vivoactive 3 might be a good choice for you (it has a tochscreen which is more intuitive), it even costs the same while having some extra features like Garmin Pay, just because it's an older model.
Liked the review. I have a Fenix 6 Pro but looking for a smaller and cheaper option for my gf. Only remark I have concerning your comment on pricing of iWatch vs. FR45s ... You need an iPhone to go with the iWatch. The Garmin will work/sync with various Systems, even without a Phone.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch but the lack of interval workout forced me to see an additional watch. this one is cheap and i think i will go for it to have my customized workout.
Shopping for an upgrade to my old Garmin Forerunner 220. You forgot to mention battery life of Garmin is several times that of Apple, which is Apple's biggest downside. I don't want to have to charge the battery daily, so I'll go with the Garmin.
If the body battery is accurate then I am drained all the time. I woke up this morning and it said my body battery is 17 and I haven’t even started my workday yet. 😆
At 6:57 you mention that it also supports Bluetooth sensors. However the Garmin FR45S does not connect with my polar H7 which uses smart Bluetooth technology. Please proof me wrong but I believe it does not support Bluetooth heart rate sensors, only sensors with ant+ technology.
I recently bought a FR45 and I'm not very happy with it. Optical heart rate measurement is practically useless, even at rest most of the time it is completely off ( e.g shows 76 instead of 45 for long periods). I would say that when it shows a somewhat correct value is the rare occasion. I only use it with a chest strap. As I expected GPS-based measurement is pretty inaccurate - this is the property of the technology, not this particular watch. When used in the woods, the pace readings are again useless, they jump around so much - anyway, after 30+ years of running I can judge my pace pretty well. Distance measurements are 2-3 % off, but it's the same with other brands - practically a rough estimate. When running fairly straight and on mostly uncovered terrain, it can be within 0.7%, but that's rare. A very big flaw of the FR45 is that you cannot see average HR and lap HR during the run!!! And this is supposed to be a dedicated running watch??? Most of the time it takes at least a minute to find the satellites even tough I always start from the same location. I recently used it on the run segment of an Ironman. I put it on as I ran out of transition and started it - it gave me the "GPS ready" notification after 12 kms of running! When I had my phone with me paired with a wireless headphone the FR45 could not pair with the HR chest strap, so I had no heart rate data for that run. With these watches so wide spread I thought they were better. I guess we need more satellites (or use the military technology) and 10 more years to actually make them accurate. Big disappointment. I'd say these watches are good for some fitness use, but not for serious running. And since they all use similar technology I don't think the more expensive ones are any better.
@@richardlengyel146 I've never tried, but I know some people who use GPS watches for that (not sure if the FR45 is suggested for that, but it's waterproof). I'd think it's even less accurate in the water. However, more recently I got some pretty accurate measurements while running. If there's no coverage and you run in a fairly straight line, like along a river, it can be within 0.1%, which is good.
@@zoltanvarga6738 Thanks! I meant more like indoor pool swimming. I'm hesitating between this watch and Polar Ignite. It offeres in and outdoor swim tracking options and to me it seems FR45 does not.
Have you tried using the GPS in combination with GLONASS or Galileo? It's strange that the watch gave you such bad results, Garmin usually has pretty spot-on GPS, especially when paired with GLONASS...
Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
Basically if you want a smart watch with running features get the Apple (assuming you also have an iPhone). If you want a running watch with smart watch features get a Garmin.
Great views, I've watched a few today that you've made! They have this watch at Costco so thinking it might be a good fit. Only really want to run, and know the basics. I'm not keen on the wrist pulse monitor though, especially since I have two full-sleeve tattoos. I'm good with a chest strap though, could you tell me a bit about that? Do I just buy a Garmin chest strap and put it on? Will it automatically turn off the wrist sensor? Thanks if you have time to answer! Keep up the good work!
Any ant+ or Bluetooth chest strap will work. I have a Wahoo chest strap that I use with a Garmin 520. The Wahoo strap was cheaper and better quality. I also run with just the basics... elapsed time, distance and pace. Then sync it to Strava. Is all I need. I can’t fault the 45 as it does everything I need without paying a ridiculous amount for a Fenix 6
I just got the Forerunner 45, coming from the 235 myself. It's basically the exact same thing except it has a smaller watch face, better sensors and can calculate your "body battery" and "stress". Aside from that, they're very, very similar.
@@theOneGuy113 Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
@@zephyr4402 yeah for sure! you can either press the up or down button on the left side of the watch to go between different data screens/fields. You can also edit each screen to show what you want (up to three metrics per screen for FR45)
Nice video. However, no one does, in the video, check the accuracy of the results. For example - I run, look at the clock which shows how many heartbeats, and then I put my hand on the carotid artery, count and compare the result. Why doesn't anyone do that? This is how everything is received without discussion. What matters to me is whether I can trust the results that the watch shows me. I hope for an answer. Greeting
This question is really for anyone of a certain age who has this watch: I've got presbyopia (age-related long-sightedness), and looking to swap out my tiny Honor band (which I can't use without reading glasses anyway) for something else - hopefully a 'proper' running watch. I'd prefer an FR 245, but for cost reasons would be happy with the functionality of the 45, and in some respects actually prefer it - slimmer profile, lightness etc. However, I'm worried that the screen could be too small. Does anyone else out there have around a 1.5-2 dioptre prescription and use this watch? If so, is it easy to see the data while you're out running (and generally for telling the time etc)? We're in lockdown here at the moment, so trying one in the shop is out of the question :)
Sadly, the FR45 doesn't support any way to add sports on the Garmin Connect app. That's actually a surprisingly new feature just added to their brand new Fenix 7 and Instinct 2 watches in the past few weeks.
hi :) i would like to ask you what are the main differences between Forerunner 45 and 235? i am looking for a watch for half marathons and some easier trail runnings (10-15km with max. 500m elevation) and FR 45 and 235 has a very similar price tag (at least in my country) and i'm a bit stuck which is the better choice...thanks for helping me :)
@@lynchs2441 Thanks ! I did get a 55 for my wife last week and she absolutely loves it. Lightweight, accurate GPS, lots of functionality. Good value as well
Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
Have you done a Vivoactive or Venu review? The Epix and Fenix are too expensive. I don't like this watch face or that it's on all the time. Seems kind of cheap. Sounds like that would really eat up the battery. I need 02, GPS for running which I do regularly, and heart rate. Sleep mode would be good too.
Please help. I can't get the data screen to stay at what I choose. It just keeps going back to another setting. The back button just goes back, and the start/stop buttons isn't making it start on how I choose. I have to go thru the same options over and over.
Hey Ray, great review. Do you think this will be a better choice than the Polar Vantage M? I'm mainly a semi-pro squash player, but I also do some run trainings once a week. What is bothering me, only in Polar I can choose squash as an activity and what I've heard from my collegues the calories burned are quite accurate. However some people are using Fenix 5 with chest strap + foot pod and they told me also with these extra gadgets the calories burned are quite accurate. What I like about the garmin is the smaller form factor and the Sp02 thanks!
Excellent review. I bought this watch after. Can I ask your help. I had done 2 activities yesterday. The first was saved but has not appeared on Garmin connect. On my watch my weekly running totals includes this run. I have tried connecting to my lap top and looking for the run in the activity section without luck. Can anyone help?
My main activities are walking, boot camp and cardio and strength training classes at the gym. I bought this watch but don’t feel it is the best one for my types of activities. Is Apple better for me. I am switching from a Fit bit charge 3.
I don’t run and I’ve never seen this channel but I was just in a store and walked over and look at these on a shelf and now I just got recommended a video on them and reporting this they must be tracking me!
paranoid schizo
Yes. If you have a smart phone with you and have accurate location enabled this can happen. Coincidence?
Even if they were tracking you how could they know what you were looking at in the store? Pretty sure it’s just a coincidence
@@gsproductions9229not a coincidence, have you ever read any of the legal agreement forms when setting up you’re new phone ?
By far the best review of a fitness watch ive seen . Thanks
@@maxim3349 no u :)
@@Batmane812 no u
Well it would be folly to grump them all together
I have a forerunner 45s and I have had it for about 18 months, for the first 6 months the battery life was amazing, lasting anywhere from 7-9 days on one charge, however since then it has been getting exponentially worse to the point where now it barely lasts 1-2 days however still takes about 1.5 hours to charge
That's valuable information, staying away from this one then. I've heard about the difficulties in getting the battery changed at their services centers.
There may be in FR45S a smaller battery than in FR45
do you use it in swimming ?
I switched off the gps and everything is back to normal.
Late, but THIS is what you call a product review. I wish others had 1/2 the content this review had. I have an antiquated 230, but it does all I want it too. But I've had this 45 in mind as I love screen + super legible type. I don't need music so this seems fine. Also have the instinct in mind, and maybe the 735 (which will likely be more than I need). I'll watch you reviews for that too. Thx !
I’m religiously running 4 times a week, all year round. And I still use a Garmin 45 in 2021.
All I need is elapsed time, pace, distance and sync to Strava. I can’t justify buying another Garmin like the 945 or Fenix6.
99% of the times I run with a phone so if I ever need maps or contactless payment I use my phone. If you’re from the UK the MapFinder app has some fantastic OS maps which save to your phone so you don’t even need a signal to see them.
I recently noticed the 745 has a running track mode. But I’ve never had a problem on a running track with the 45, it seems accurate enough and still records running track segments. If you’re training for distance and there’s any doubt about the start and finish point, just do an extra lap and that’ll ensure you’ve done your 5k or 10k around the track.
For treadmills I bought a Garmin foot pod a which clips onto my running shoe laces, this enables the 45 to record my treadmill run and sync it, just like I’ve done a normal run, it just doesn’t show a map on Strava
Hi.how about the battery? It can record a 21k or 42k run?? Continuosly?
This was a really helpful review - I don't normally leave comments, but this was very good - detailed and accessible. Thanks!
Thanks!
DC Rainmaker bruh. You only respond to compliments? Can you respond to the people who have questions for you. That’s what you’re here for right?
@@Layla-sc9gb that is rather rude! He is doing this for free!
@@Dcrainmaker do you know how many alerts can be set at the same time ? I.e I want to be alerted if my heart rate drops or exceeds , time(intervals) , speed (bike or run)? Also I want to view all these metrics on the Home Screen
First thing after unboxing I come here for the breakdown -- great stuff
Use them every day. The best option for small runners like me :)
Thank you for your comment, it's genuinely helpful knowing that!
Hi, are they still holding up?
@@alfagamer34 Yep! I still use them every day!
@@runningisboring5768 how about now 😂😂 need affirmation before I go and buy a 400 500 dllrs one 😂
So strange when a runner tests a sport watch for runners! So useful!
haha runners are the only ones who can
I was telling right after watching tests from tech guys, listing official specs in overall. Was a pleasure to find a useful test!
@@strobi0001 I agree! That's what I'm all about!
Thank you very much for your insightful review. I've been waiting to order a Garmin and you have helped me make the right decision for my needs. Also enjoy your sense of humor. No burrito watch face for me though. :)
i’m actually eating a burrito 🌯 while i’m watching this ahah
Thanks so much. I'm in the market for a sports watch and I had my eye on this one. You confirmed it for me that it is good for what I need in a sports watch. Take care
Thanks for the overview. I am for Garmin forerunner. I have the forerunner 35 and I had the previous basic forerunner. You answered my question about if you can download running plans.
Thank you! Your information helped me a lot, and succinctly presented!
good that you put time in the whole line up of garmin and not only review the higher end models
Forget everything else. 99% of the runners, casual or avid, will get everything they want from FR45. Even 245 is too much. Great features for the price. FR45 is the clear winner amongst all the new watches Garmin released this week.
Depends how much you want from the device - if you are really into data then and want extra features like music etc. then maybe the rest of the series is more appealing.
is it better than Polar Vantage M?
45: 13 hours gps mode
245: 24 hours gps mode
945: 36 hours gps mode
245 & 945 have wrist based music (no phone)
245: 6 hours gps+ music
945: 10 hours gps + music
I love mine but the GPS accuracy is less than ideal, especially trail runs with tree cover. Luckily I run with my phone anyways so I just use strava and my phone GPS.
@@GotDamBoi i have that issue when i brought and then i exchanged with a new one now its working fine for me
tnx for review and
why there is such a big difference in the ascent on the track
SuuntoTrainer 0m
garmin 45 330m
garmin 945 17m
Garmin-Fenix5S 54m
It has been used several times and loved.
Great review mate. Thanks for the effort
Absalote perfect revew! Thankyou!!
Great review. Thank you DC RAINMAKER :)
just bought it, cant wait.
how is it for far brother, considering getting one. Thanks.does the data collected sync well to the app?
Love Garmin. This sport watch won't cause a rash like the other ones too. And super accurate for me. Had forerunner 235 forever it seems but ordered this 45s size for I am petite
This review is very helpful. Thanks so much!!
I wish more manufacturers would offer/and retain a basic model.
I don't want bells and whistles ...
I don't need schedules, I don't need a watch to tell me how much 'body battery' I have ...
I just need -
reliable/accurate GPS
HRM
Chronograph with splits function.
Decent, large clear digits that can be read on the hoof.
That's it!
No pointless marketing gizmos!
Better yet, keep making the same product, maybe with evolving improvements,
but leave the body design alone, so that people can still buy straps, 5 years down the line.
Just what I needed. Thanks.
I love this watch!
Great video mate! In-depth overview of this watch
Forerunner 110 was a round face with 4 buttons. It was the cheapest at the time in 2011 ish.
thanks!! really hekped me descide if il buy it!👍👍
I do love to put burritos on my Garmin watches.
Almost spit out my coffee when he said that.
@@joelandjenniferdolphin2756 Same here
@@joelandjenniferdolphin2756 whats funny about a burrito on a watch face?
Great video! 👍🏽
Great review. I would love to see a review of the polar m430, also.
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Thanks for the informative video mate!
Nice review
super review thanks ..
Please make video of using cycling on watch
It is a great gps watch for the money BUT the vibration/alerts for interval training are "weak"/"low volume". This means you can setup a structured workout but you cannot hear or feel the alerts of the different intervals. So if you want to do a structured workout you need to carry an smartphone and headset to get the instructions/alerts. There is no way to increase the volume of the beeps or intensity of the vibration. If I knew this beforehand I would have bought a different watch.
This review was great 👍🏼
Amazing review, but is it waterproof?
Yes, 50 Meters.
good review!!!
thanks!
very quick! Hard to keep up with!
You can make the speed of the vid slower on YT ;) . yw
Great review as always!
I bought a 45s laat week and this video was really helpful to get to know all the detailed features.
I have one simple question, in your video is the backlight on all the time? I don't find the 'always on' face is readable unless I also use the backlight. There's not enough contrast.
Have set it to trigger backlight on gesture as a solution but wondered if there is another deep setting I can use to increase readability of the screen without using the backlight?
Thanks for the work, but I stopped after 1:52 because it was already clear to me that the device was way too complicated for me to enjoy. And as it's the bottom of the range, that rules out every other Garmin too. Who needs all that stuff when they're running? Rhetorical.
Complicated how? If you don't like the way you control it through the 5 buttons then Vivoactive 3 might be a good choice for you (it has a tochscreen which is more intuitive), it even costs the same while having some extra features like Garmin Pay, just because it's an older model.
Very good video thanks .Can I connect my heart rate from that watch to a Garmin edge explorer 2 bike computer ?
Liked the review. I have a Fenix 6 Pro but looking for a smaller and cheaper option for my gf.
Only remark I have concerning your comment on pricing of iWatch vs. FR45s ... You need an iPhone to go with the iWatch. The Garmin will work/sync with various Systems, even without a Phone.
Lovely review, thanks.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch but the lack of interval workout forced me to see an additional watch. this one is cheap and i think i will go for it to have my customized workout.
Shopping for an upgrade to my old Garmin Forerunner 220. You forgot to mention battery life of Garmin is several times that of Apple, which is Apple's biggest downside. I don't want to have to charge the battery daily, so I'll go with the Garmin.
If the body battery is accurate then I am drained all the time. I woke up this morning and it said my body battery is 17 and I haven’t even started my workday yet. 😆
is it still good
I have this garmin watch...I have learned to set the time on my watch...but can't find out how to set the TIME...thanks
can you program in a training plan?
At 6:57 you mention that it also supports Bluetooth sensors. However the Garmin FR45S does not connect with my polar H7 which uses smart Bluetooth technology. Please proof me wrong but I believe it does not support Bluetooth heart rate sensors, only sensors with ant+ technology.
Functionally I prefer polar m430 over this one (i own both) mainly for more accurate gps. Esthetically however I like the garmin.
I recently bought a FR45 and I'm not very happy with it. Optical heart rate measurement is practically useless, even at rest most of the time it is completely off ( e.g shows 76 instead of 45 for long periods). I would say that when it shows a somewhat correct value is the rare occasion. I only use it with a chest strap. As I expected GPS-based measurement is pretty inaccurate - this is the property of the technology, not this particular watch. When used in the woods, the pace readings are again useless, they jump around so much - anyway, after 30+ years of running I can judge my pace pretty well. Distance measurements are 2-3 % off, but it's the same with other brands - practically a rough estimate. When running fairly straight and on mostly uncovered terrain, it can be within 0.7%, but that's rare. A very big flaw of the FR45 is that you cannot see average HR and lap HR during the run!!! And this is supposed to be a dedicated running watch??? Most of the time it takes at least a minute to find the satellites even tough I always start from the same location. I recently used it on the run segment of an Ironman. I put it on as I ran out of transition and started it - it gave me the "GPS ready" notification after 12 kms of running! When I had my phone with me paired with a wireless headphone the FR45 could not pair with the HR chest strap, so I had no heart rate data for that run. With these watches so wide spread I thought they were better. I guess we need more satellites (or use the military technology) and 10 more years to actually make them accurate. Big disappointment. I'd say these watches are good for some fitness use, but not for serious running. And since they all use similar technology I don't think the more expensive ones are any better.
Thats does not sound too promising.... Is there any way to use this watch for tracking swimming?
@@richardlengyel146 I've never tried, but I know some people who use GPS watches for that (not sure if the FR45 is suggested for that, but it's waterproof). I'd think it's even less accurate in the water. However, more recently I got some pretty accurate measurements while running. If there's no coverage and you run in a fairly straight line, like along a river, it can be within 0.1%, which is good.
@@zoltanvarga6738 Thanks! I meant more like indoor pool swimming. I'm hesitating between this watch and Polar Ignite. It offeres in and outdoor swim tracking options and to me it seems FR45 does not.
Have you tried using the GPS in combination with GLONASS or Galileo? It's strange that the watch gave you such bad results, Garmin usually has pretty spot-on GPS, especially when paired with GLONASS...
Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
I can listen to music but I need to bring my phone with me correct ?
Hesitating between the 45 or 245 music
Which one did you buy?
45 will let you control your music from your wrist, volume track, but your headphones would be directly connected to your phone.
Awesome rev!
Basically if you want a smart watch with running features get the Apple (assuming you also have an iPhone). If you want a running watch with smart watch features get a Garmin.
Pretty much - same arguments for how much data you want about your performance and how often you want to run with it :)
i honestly could do without the smart features
Great views, I've watched a few today that you've made! They have this watch at Costco so thinking it might be a good fit. Only really want to run, and know the basics. I'm not keen on the wrist pulse monitor though, especially since I have two full-sleeve tattoos. I'm good with a chest strap though, could you tell me a bit about that? Do I just buy a Garmin chest strap and put it on? Will it automatically turn off the wrist sensor? Thanks if you have time to answer! Keep up the good work!
Any ant+ or Bluetooth chest strap will work. I have a Wahoo chest strap that I use with a Garmin 520.
The Wahoo strap was cheaper and better quality.
I also run with just the basics... elapsed time, distance and pace. Then sync it to Strava. Is all I need.
I can’t fault the 45 as it does everything I need without paying a ridiculous amount for a Fenix 6
I like the review!
Awesome review. Thank you. I am currently using 235. How do you compare 235 vs 45? If I were to get 45 what do you think I am going to miss from 235?
I just got the Forerunner 45, coming from the 235 myself. It's basically the exact same thing except it has a smaller watch face, better sensors and can calculate your "body battery" and "stress". Aside from that, they're very, very similar.
@@theOneGuy113 Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
@@zephyr4402 yeah for sure! you can either press the up or down button on the left side of the watch to go between different data screens/fields.
You can also edit each screen to show what you want (up to three metrics per screen for FR45)
@@theOneGuy113 Oh ok Thanks a Lot! Mostly I'm gonna go with it.
@@theOneGuy113 hi how about the battery? It can continously record if i run a 42km or 21km?
Nice video. However, no one does, in the video, check the accuracy of the results. For example - I run, look at the clock which shows how many heartbeats, and then I put my hand on the carotid artery, count and compare the result. Why doesn't anyone do that? This is how everything is received without discussion. What matters to me is whether I can trust the results that the watch shows me. I hope for an answer. Greeting
I include it in my linked written review in incredible detail. However, most people find it boring in the videos and skip it.
oh how did we ever train without these expensive novelties.
great vid
This question is really for anyone of a certain age who has this watch: I've got presbyopia (age-related long-sightedness), and looking to swap out my tiny Honor band (which I can't use without reading glasses anyway) for something else - hopefully a 'proper' running watch. I'd prefer an FR 245, but for cost reasons would be happy with the functionality of the 45, and in some respects actually prefer it - slimmer profile, lightness etc. However, I'm worried that the screen could be too small. Does anyone else out there have around a 1.5-2 dioptre prescription and use this watch? If so, is it easy to see the data while you're out running (and generally for telling the time etc)? We're in lockdown here at the moment, so trying one in the shop is out of the question :)
Can you please make a video or send me how i add sports in the garmin Connect app??
Sadly, the FR45 doesn't support any way to add sports on the Garmin Connect app. That's actually a surprisingly new feature just added to their brand new Fenix 7 and Instinct 2 watches in the past few weeks.
hi :) i would like to ask you what are the main differences between Forerunner 45 and 235? i am looking for a watch for half marathons and some easier trail runnings (10-15km with max. 500m elevation) and FR 45 and 235 has a very similar price tag (at least in my country) and i'm a bit stuck which is the better choice...thanks for helping me :)
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what one did you end up going for? im stuck between 45 and the 235
Great job in a review about the Garmin watch, but what is the rush when you talk about the watch?, slow down a little bit.
So great review
I generally go for a run without my smart phone. Can i use this watch to track my running distance and time with out being connected to a smart phone?
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Trying to decide Between the fitbit charge 4 and the garmin forerunner 45 what's your opinion?
Nice review! Can it broadcast HR via bluetooth?
Hello I wonder how to put an event on my calendar?
Thanks a lot.
Thank you!
Can you use a chest strap hr monitor with a garmin forerunner 45?
hi ! great video as always. Is there a new version of this since 2019?
Yes, there is newer version - Forerunner 55 from 2021
@@lynchs2441 Thanks ! I did get a 55 for my wife last week and she absolutely loves it. Lightweight, accurate GPS, lots of functionality. Good value as well
Can I add swimming on the watch ?
How to change the running red man to bike man on home screen?
Can you switch between the data screens during an activity? Lets say I'm cycling, and I can see the first screen. Can I switch to the heart rate page? Which button do i press?
Yep just hit the bottom left button labeled as "DOWN" and POOF heart rate
@@BlaZindeezy Thanks a lot bro!
How to make the screen brighter ?
Have you done a Vivoactive or Venu review? The Epix and Fenix are too expensive. I don't like this watch face or that it's on all the time. Seems kind of cheap. Sounds like that would really eat up the battery. I need 02, GPS for running which I do regularly, and heart rate. Sleep mode would be good too.
Garmin FR 45 or Apple Watch series 3? Same price!! In which one could I take more advantage or best performance?
Can I go for a run and leave my phone behind and still have the GPS work?
Yup, definitely!
Please help. I can't get the data screen to stay at what I choose. It just keeps going back to another setting. The back button just goes back, and the start/stop buttons isn't making it start on how I choose. I have to go thru the same options over and over.
Is this HOT water resistant? I mean, can we use it in the jacuzzi and the spa? Thanks!
Hey Ray, great review. Do you think this will be a better choice than the Polar Vantage M? I'm mainly a semi-pro squash player, but I also do some run trainings once a week. What is bothering me, only in Polar I can choose squash as an activity and what I've heard from my collegues the calories burned are quite accurate. However some people are using Fenix 5 with chest strap + foot pod and they told me also with these extra gadgets the calories burned are quite accurate. What I like about the garmin is the smaller form factor and the Sp02
thanks!
Can i run using only the watch without my phone…?
Could I use this to track jump rope workouts (with heart rate)?
Can it be connected to strava?
Excellent review. I bought this watch after. Can I ask your help. I had done 2 activities yesterday. The first was saved but has not appeared on Garmin connect. On my watch my weekly running totals includes this run. I have tried connecting to my lap top and looking for the run in the activity section without luck. Can anyone help?
Dumb question, but is it possible to disable the GPS function on one of these units to extend battery life?
You can do that
Hello do you know if this watch has a broadcasting heart rate?
Yes, via ANT+.
My main activities are walking, boot camp and cardio and strength training classes at the gym. I bought this watch but don’t feel it is the best one for my types of activities. Is Apple better for me. I am switching from a Fit bit charge 3.
If the body battery matches what you’re feeling, then it has no purpose because you know how you feel without the watch.
Can you download music so you don’t have to take your phone on a run?
Not on the FR55, but on Garmin’s 2xx series or higher units.
Does it support swimming?
How many features do you lose without a smartphone connected?