Garmin Fenix 6 vs Forerunner 945 - They're Not So Different Anymore!
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00:00 - Intro
00:44 - What they have in common
02:36 - New Features
02:48 - 6 Data Fields Per Page
03:15 - Widget Glances
03:40 - User Interface Updates
04:20 - LiveTrack Update
04:44 - Pause Training Status
05:25 - Why Buy Fenix 6?
05:33 - Fenix 6 Sleep Tracking
05:56 - Fenix 6 Power Modes
06:44 - Fenix 6 Exclusive Activities
07:00 - Fenix 6 Build Quality
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I just got my 945 yesterday and you have been so helpful. keep making videos please.
Good call on revisiting this. Great video as always! 👌
I thought it was due for a refresh! Thanks for watching Matt!
loved your videos, I just bought the fenix 6x pro and no words.... AWESOME, thanks for all your videos, keep going!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Love the nerdy videos, keep posting 😁
Oh good! Thanks for watching!
Bought the Fenix6 few weeks ago, your video were much helpful ..keep on !!
Glad to hear it! Enjoy!
do you find the weight disturbing on fenix 6? I am consideing it too.. against the 945 which is more expensive (fenix 6 is 400€ currently and FR945 at 549€)
This is an amazing comparison. Thank you. I’ve now decided which of the two I want.
Something Garmin could not do on their website
I always loved the Fenix line, but ended up keeping the 945 because it is so light and comfortable.
Totally agree. You can almost forget the 945 is there where as the Fenix is always there. Thanks for watching!
Great comp ! Thanks for the video !
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Thanks for a great overview of both watches.
Thanks for watching!
Men you answered all my questions.i appreciate you bro.love from south Africa
Glad it was helpful!
I've been using the FR945 for the past 6 months and love it. Perfect for my needs, open water swimming, cycling, hiking and rowing. But what sold me, was the weight. It's like I'm not wearing a watch.
Sounds like the right tool for the right job! Thanks for watching.
I've had mine for a few months now. Honestly there's been multiple times where I was worried I'd forgotten to put my watch on because I didn't even feel it on my wrist. I keep it on 24/7, so it was obviously on, but still. Crazy how powerful this thing is yet so light.
Thank you. Been off & on which one to choose. Definitely the 945 for now, due to weight.
@@katarinathuresson3078 ..and price point!
@@katarinathuresson3078 how it feels on you wrist? I’m afraid it’s gonna be too big 😥
love your videos, keep up, your content is amazing
Thank you!
Just picked up a Fenix 6 for $370 usd Black Friday sale. Love the videos!
Dang! Great deal! I can't seem to find that!
Awesome comparison video. Recently purchased after watching some of your other reviews.
Excellent! Enjoy!
Thanks to this video and the current price reduction went with the 945. Keep up the great videos!
Awesome! 945 is a great deal right now.
Needed this vid! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Another great video, thanks!! I'm trying to live a healthier life and i ended up stumbling on your RUclips clannel. Now your videos, plus all the features and health monitoring stats in the Fenix 6, are making me want to buy the watch (even if i'm really, really, really far from being a super-athlete like you😁).
Greetings from Portugal.
Greetings from America! Thanks for watching and good luck with your health journey.
I went with the Fenix 6S Pro. I was also considering the FR945 and the FR745 as well. Having rather small wrists the Fenix 6S Pro ticked more boxes in the size, features, and batter life. Been very happy with it so far, it’s even replaced my Edge 530 as my main bike computer, much simpler only dealing with one device now.
The 6S Pro is a great middle ground. I love the size! I just wish they could have squeezed at least 30 hours of GPS battery life into it but I understand given the form factor. Enjoy!
Great video, I'm new to Garmin devices, just bought the Fenix 6 sapphire edition and it works like a charm (I was using the nike apple watch so I guess the bar is low), it has so many cool features, my favorite so far is the 'track me' so I can come back easily to my starting point, keep up the good work mate!
Thanks for sharing. The Fenix is awesome!
Unfortunately my experience was quite bad. Brand new Fenix 6 battery was 50% worse than advertised. No sleep tracking. Customer service just asked me to wait a few more days. A watch for twice the price of two series 6 is way too buggy
Thanks for a great review. FR945 is a power beast and your review is super detailed touching all important aspects.
Glad it was helpful!
Best review videos I've seen on YT so far, thanks !! Greetings from Danmark.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your in depth reviews. You have shown me more about what to look for in smart watches. Now to decide which watch I want...hate this part of the process.
RushRadi0 glad I could help! Making a selection is tough with so many great options!
@@ChaseTheSummit, I love the look of the fenix but wasn't sure if going with the 42 mm is smart to get due to reducing screen or if a refurbished Fenix 5 is still worth getting.
Thanks, helped me alot. Since i am not wearing a smart watch during the day and only when i am running or biking. I will go with the 945. I had a Polar Vintage M and it just stopped working from one day to the other. I do like to keep track of my sleep.
Polar is really good in sleep tracking department. Garmin has been getting better. The 945 is a great choice!
I just got a fenix 6 Pro Solar.... Thanks for the info.
Awesome! Enjoy!
Great video!! Thanks for your content bro
Appreciate it!
Have the Fenix 6s pro, a great compact design and all the advanced features
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Love my Fenix 6 everyday 🤙🏻
It's a solid watch!
At 20s the fenix 6 looks amazing with that analog watchface plus the orange strap.
Shes a beaut!
Just got forerunner 945 yesterday!!
Congrats!
Great video, 2nd time coming in to see the difference. Not sure if it was me, I kept hearing 400 945 and Phoenix 6 :D
Ha! That would be my Boston accent creeping out. Thanks for watching.
Hey man great vid !
Thanks!
I'm a Stryd runner first and use the F6 Pro. I am very seriously considering the switch to Coros as they are the only native supporter of Stryd. I only use four activities, Run (outdoor or indoor), Cardio for Peloton Bootcamps and Cycling for Peloton classes. I would love a video geared at Stryd users who wear Garmin and are thinking of the switch and which watch to switch to. Keep up the great videos.
The Stryd Power field for Garmin gets the job done but it's sure nice not to have to worry about that with the Coros watches! I also like that the Wrist Based Power is useable compared to Stryd. I'll consider making more videos on the subject. Thanks for watching!
Very efficient review. Quick facts and opinions. Well done! I got vivo active cause it does what I need and is way cheaper.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the Vivo!
My first proper sports watch was Fenix 3 HR with Sapphire glass. And I loved it! It just felt like a tank - indestructible. 6 month ago I decided to upgrade to Fenix 6 Sapphire and cannot say a single bad word for it. It still has the heritage of Fenix 3, that heavy duty feeling, but it's so much more advanced. It is excellent watch with so many features. Those who are looking for something long-lasting, well built should definitely consider paying that extra buck for sapphire version. I have hit concrete wall, metal parts several times so badly with my watch that I though it's going to be it, but haven't had a single scratch on my screen. Definitely recommend it!
I do love the peace of mind you get with Sapphire. Incredibly durable! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for another great video and precise review, love your video man !
Helped me chose the fenix 6 sapphire (although I first planned to go for the 945 for its weight), for 3 main reasons : bigger screen, looks really higher quality on my wrist compared to the fr945, and durability of the sapphire glass . I recently fell in a downhill section on a night trail run and broke a flask, smartphone screen etc.... makes me now consider this, giving my outdoor activities, as I scratched my actual fr245.
But the 945 looks like a perfect watch to have.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing.
Hey i just watched your video, im new buying a garmin running watch, im stuck between both your showing. I really like the fenix 6 and fenix 6 pro, can i also ask why the back light on the 945 is brighter than the fenix 6, im an ultra marathon runner, is there much differenceto the fenix 6 & fenix 6 pro, hope you can get back to me, does fenix 6 & fenix 6 pro have live trackking.
@@jasonshute5520 Downside to Sapphire glass you get a dimmer screen. Same with Coros Apex Pro compared to Pace 2.
Thanks for another great detailed review...... for me at 50 years old.... I need the bigger screen... so I'm upgrading from my Fenix 5x plus... to the Fenix 6x sapphire black DLC with the extra leather strap.... Can't wait lol... 👍..
Nice! Enjoy!
@@ChaseTheSummit.... Thanks very much...... Hopefully for Christmas....if Santa's kind enough... Lol... : -) 👍
Re-watching this video before walking to the Garmin store... thanks!
Good luck!
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks I ended up with the 6 Sapphire. In addition to wanting to do triathlons in the future I wanted something that looked professional for working in the hospital
Quite a few of the new features on layout have come to the 245 also.
Oh cool, I didn't know that. Did they roll down the Widget Glances?
@@ChaseTheSummit yeah they did, apologies for late reply!
I just got my 6s Sapphire in rose gold last week and I love it so much. It does everything for my runs and strength trainings. Too bad I can't train yet in the pool because of the quarantine, but I'm most definitely looking forward to pool training and eventually open water training with this badass smartwatch. Thanks for the videos about Fenix 6! As a first time Garmin user, your videos have allowed me to navigate my watch and customize it according to my preferences. Keep up the super awesome videos!
Awesome to hear you're enjoying the 6s! Hopefully your pools open soon! Thanks for watching my videos.
Heres hoping the 955 which is rumored to be out this year has a bigger screen to reduce those giant bezels
If they just turned the bezel into a solar element maybe we could get crazy battery life? Thanks for watching.
I’ve had the Fenix 6 sapphire for one month now. I love it, so nice to look at, easy to use, great value for (a lot of) money. But it is definitely bulkier and heavier than my old FR 935. I guess you can’t have it all, robustness and lightweight. Great video btw :-)
For sure! Thanks for sharing.
I'm using 935 and for me there is nothing better than forerunner. I hope to get 945 some day for mapping. And for glass scratches, well I have tempered glass on it so no problem for me. Thanks for the video.
I honestly love both the 945 and the Fenix but for different reasons. The Forerunner just feels sleaker, lighter, and purpose built. No crazy frills on the outside but has all the awesome features inside. The Fenix 6 is just fantastically built and feels like it could live through an explosion. Both have their place! Thanks for watching.
Awesome content 👍👍👍
Glad you think so!
Which one is your favourite between those two ?
I have a Fenix 6x Sapphire and love it! Got rid of my Apple Watch, and will never go back. I’m in the military, and while it is heavy, it is also a tank of a watch. The addition of tactical and jump master modes are awesome (haven’t used jumpmaster but hopefully soon). It takes all that I can throw at it and more. I highly recommend it (battery life is amazing as well). I also deployed w this watch so it took austere conditions and extreme temperatures (120F +) and kept going without so much as a hitch or a drop in battery life.
Sounds like a good fit! You're like the 1% that actually can use the Jump Master activity! Awesome! And thanks for your service.
Chase the Summit, thank you very much! I hope to get the chance to use the Jumpmaster option soon! It’s been 13 years now, and serving has its challenges. However, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. I do have a question though. Has anyone looked at the repair-ability of the watch? It is a tank, so I doubt I will need to fix it for a long time. However, I would like to know my options should the occasion arise. Am I only able to send it to Garmin for repairs? Are there trusted third party repair options? I would appreciate your insight. Thanks again!
What’s the heart rate sensor like on the fenix 6x? I’m new to Garmin watches and I’m stuck between the fenix 6x and the forerunner 945! Which is the true best one when it comes to overall fitness and health!
Thanks Dustin for your comment! I own an Apple watch Series 5 but I am fed of battery not lasting enough for those really active days. I am thinking of getting a fenix 6 pro, will I miss my apple watch? I am into fitness, all kind of sports, and the apple watch doesn't feel enough for those training days....
@@Grmnfdz I ditched my Apple Watch like a bad habit and got a Forerunner. Zero regrets.
Good video as always. I agree with you on the fact that both watches are very similar. Here is my take on awarding pros and cons to 945 (I have owned for 16 months) vs Fenix 6 Pro (I have had for 6 months):
Pros of 945 (when compared to Fenix 6 Pro):
- Excellent display contrast when using back-light. (Better than Fenix 6 Pro).
Cons of 945 (when compared to Fenix 6 Pro):
- Very poor quality of buttons.
- Less accurate barometric elevation due to placement of barometric vent at the back of the watch. If you are trail or vertical (stair) runner, and your arms get sweaty, you will get inaccurate elevation readings of your run (not gaining elevation or elevation being exaggerated at different points of your run).
- Slower (CPU) performance when interacting with maps (loading course, review of saved run … etc)
- Slightly slower interaction with email notifications (view and dismissal of emails).
- Smaller storage 16GB (vs 32GB on Fenix 6 Pro)
- Poorer readability of 6 field screen layout due to 945 having physically smaller screen size
Both watches give me very similar GPS data (both can be sometimes equally inaccurate in forested areas and cut straight lines through curved course). My preference for the watch leans towards Fenix 6 Pro.
Excellent insight. I agree with most of your points but I still feel like the Fenix 6 is more watch than most people need 🤣
I also wondered where the barometric hole is placed as I haven’t noticed it on the lateral of the watch like on the Fenix. Very strange and misjudged placement if you ask me. I also own a Fenix 6X Sapphire and, although is quite heavy, it’s literally bomb proof. I smashed it against walls, rocks, etc and looks like new. The GPS is funky at times, especially in covered areas, but I can live with it. I’m an amateur runner/hiker so yeah. But the barometer is deadly accurate, the OHR is surprisingly good in my case and you have maps, very good sleep tracking, etc.
After your reply I am going for the 945 but will wait till the holliday's and hope for a really genourous Santa 🙈
945 is awesome! And really cheap right now $514 on amazon. Yikes!
@@ChaseTheSummit I'm living in Europe so with all the import fee and taxes that's not cheaper for me unfortunately...
Stoked your videos come out at the top of the searches. Thanks for the hard work. I think people forget what goes into these. For sure they steer me in a positive direction to buy a Garmin.
I appreciate that!
Thank you. That helped me to decide which one is best for me. The fenix 6 I cheaper in Australia at the moment.
Oh interesting! That's a no brainer then.
Recently bought the FR945 because I wanted the HR bundle. I'm really happy with it so far, and like you said the spec sheet comparison between the Fenix 6 and Forerunner 945 are very similar. I'm gad that - even with the 2 HR bands - it was reasonably expensive, instead of outlandishly pricey. My one woe with it, though I'm not sure if the Fenix series also has this, is that it takes two screw drivers and a few minutes to change out the bands and put it in the Bike mount.
Hey Avi! The Forerunner 945 is actually compatible wtih Garmin's Quick Fit bands. Simply remove your stock strap, re-insert the screw and bar and clip the bands directly to the screw rather than inserting through it. Bands and accessories like this work with it! amzn.to/3hhOxHI
I have the Fenix 6 solar pro model and still believe its the best outdoor running watch on the market. I wouldn't switch to the Forerunner line up unless some huge change happened. The weight of the Fenix 6 has become unnoticeable while owning it and I like the feel that a little weight means the build quality is right on par. Just my opinion! Thanks for doing the videos.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.
I'd like to get both of them - and prolong the dilemma of which one to wear when I wake up in the morning :D
That's basically my every day life 😂 Thanks for watching!
Function wise, I guess now the smart money is on the 945. But a whatch is also an accessory; and the Fenix looks soo much better.
Got my Fenix 6 Pro this spring and I love it!
Awesome! Right, you can't wear something you don't like the looks of. Enjoy it.
Thank you man
Thanks for watching!
If money is not an issue in your decision, I believe the Fenix 6 Pro is still the better buy for most people. Build quality is definitely worth the extra money in my opinion. The difference between the 945 and Fenix 6 pro sapphire when I was purchasing watches was $200. Your videos helped me so much in choosing between the 945 and the Fenix 6. I ended up getting the 6X sapphire. It was only $50 more than the 6 sapphire and the extra 7 days of battery life along with the 8 data fields instead of 6 was too hard to pass up. I believe it also has 60 hours of gps which was another reason I got the X instead. I am beyond impressed with the quality and function of the 6X sapphire.
Thanks for the videos, keep up the great work!
Great choice! I think its a very personal decision. The 945 is super light and that goes a long way. But the Fenix 6 is a tank! Thanks for watching!
To me the sapphire screen on the Fenix is critical. I remember my Fenix 2 (long time ago) got scratched within the first week!. If 945 or 955 gets a sapphire version, I will happily switch over because it is much lighter.
Love these nerdy videos!
I'd love a Sapphire 945 but I don't think we'll ever see one. That's what the Fenix line is for. Thanks for watching!
Or a screen protector? They are pretty cheap and might be good alternative at least for light scratches.
@@luc7976 Haven't thought of that actually although I used it on my phone lol. Yeah, you are right.
i am from Spain, i bought the fenix 6x pro by 636 euros, and the fr 945 cost at that time 500 euros, that is why a bought the fenix, better quality, more battery and some more specs. good videos keep like that
Thanks for watching!
Hi there,
You don’t realise how good your videos are. So to the point, but detailed and I can actually absorb and focus. I had NO idea what to do before your last few videos. Appreciate your hardwork.
My question is... I’m edging toward 945 for lightness (not used to watches). Though long lasting and better glass is tempting.
But looked at your Fenix x6 solar titanium review And wowie. Mostly for the titanium (though as a female, don’t know if I’d like it? Titanium seems solid and longer lasting (not that keen on silicone) but you didn’t weigh the titanium band too (was just curious) between the saphire.
So, looked at all the types of bands you can get for Fenix 6 sapphires and then also the solar version and curious about comfort. Aka in humid conditions ie Asia, I’ve hated silicone as it gets sweaty, hot and I can get swollen even and just irritated by anything on me. Leather, unsure, perhaps hotter but less sweaty. There’s another nylon band - seems ok? Long lasting? And titanium seems like my dads watch haha but I’m also curious about its feel in heat, rubbing, weight, rain etc.
Thankyou kindly again on any quick thoughts on the bands mostly.
Hey Lara! Thanks for the kind words. The 945 is a fantastic light-weight watch. I've actually been wearing it regularly these days. The Fenix 6 is super premium but like you said a bit heavier if you're a smaller person. The titanium does help with weight a bit though. The 945 still feels way smaller and lighter on my wrist. In terms of bands, both the 945 and Fenix 6 are compatible with 22mm quick fit bands so you can swap them out easily. I tend to use silicone bands because I'm more of a function over form type of person. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I am still using FR935 ... used to compare F5 with FR935; The main reasons are battery life and weight other than wifi which only featured in F5 sapphire. As a slow trail runner, extra 30-40g is a big different when you run over 5-10 hours. It do make a different when you are swimming. That longer battery life, technically giving you an assurance that you have extra hours in case you are lost in a deep jungle/ trail. Thinking to move to FR945 then, but early release features not that much exceptl RunningPro. Looking into a new FR ... may be this year or early next year when it came out.
I actually have a video coming soon comparing the 945 to 935 and outlining their differences. Maybe you'll find that helpful? Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
I'm looking into getting a Garmin and that sapphire crystal is a big selling point for the fenix. Every watch I own seems to gravitate to anything that can scratch the casing.
The sapphire is a great peace of mind. However, the metal case of the watch is still quite prone to scratch. I actually think the 945 is a bit better for scratch resistance because if you scratch plastic... it's still black. When the metal finish gets scratched it leaves a shiny metalic streak behind! Thanks for watching!
Very good video! Greetings from italy
Glad you liked it!
Good video. I'm hoping Garmin is still on its normal release cycle and the fenix 7 will be released in January. I'm hoping for a OS 1:25k mapping solution for the UK to compete with Apple and all WearOS watches via Viewranger
That would be awesome! I think just having a more powerful CPU would make the maps a lot easier to use. Panning/Zooming right now is a bit tough. Thanks for watching!
Between them the build quality is everything. It is a huge difference and you can't go wrong with Fenix watch. I remember when I wanted my forerunner and I ended up with my Fenix.
For sure, but the Forerunner 945 is certainly more durable than it seems. Thanks for watching.
This brings me one step closer to getting a FR945. I'm drafting my letter to Santa I guess. 😂 If only that bezel wasn't there...
It's a chunky bezel! With the right watch face it's hard to see though.
@@ChaseTheSummit I donno why the bezel is so annoying. I have a similar bezel on the Polar Vantage M I might replace one day but somehow the bezel on the Garmin FR 945 makes the watch look smaller. It does not make the Polar Vantage M look small. Weird :D
I bought a FR945 this week ✌️ Loving it, not a surprise
@@ZotmundSzele Why did you go for the FR945 instead of the Fenix 6?
I've always thought I'd want a Fenix. But the FR945
1. gets 98% of the Fenix features
2. it's lighter. Many reviews say the Fenix is wobbling on your wrist due to it's weight, you may even have to fasten the wristband more. It's about 30+ grams more but you feel that on the wrist wearing it 24/7.
The only thing that made me hesitate was the bezel but it's not something that annoys me since I'm having it.
I'm a cheapskate with high budget tastes. I'd jump on the 945 in a heartbeat, though that titanium watch body is tempting.
Great vid, Hoss!
The 945 is much lighter too I really like that! Thanks for watching!
Instinct Solar for me 😀
Solid choice!
I have been wondering exactly what this video explains since I am in the market for a new watch. I have a Garmin 645 Music, but I have beat the crap out of it. Upgrade time. Excellent comparison.
Thanks for watching!
There are rumors we might see 745 and 955 announcement in a couple of weeks. So might be good to wait until mid-September just in case unless you can get a good deal now. Perhaps with labor day.
Lucien E is right, theres a few upgrades expected this year. Holding till fall may let you see some more options come out
Love the videos. Thank you. How about a Garmin 945 vs Coros Apex Pro? Selfishly, that's my toss up.
I have an Apex Pro vs Fenix video. Most of the points made in that video will apply to the 945 as well. You get maps, comparable battery life in GPS mode, music, garmin pay, and all the "smarts" in the 945. However, the Apex Pro is rock solid, super easy to use, simple, and collects pretty decent data. With the new firmware update you get Wrist Based running power which is awesome and full Stryd support along with crazy long standby battery life. It's up to you to decide which features are important to you! Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit Definitely wasn’t expected such a quick response/if any. Really appreciate it. Thank you. And yeah, love the 945 maps - I run a lot of trails and hike/camp, and road races. However, worried about build quality as I’m not very gentle with my stuff. Coros seems more solid of a build. Just talking out loud. Thanks again. Appreciate the work. I’ll check out the comparison video.
GREAT VIDEO, LOVE THE CLEAR INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE...IM GOING WITH THE 945 FOR SURE ,I ONLY HAVE SMALL WRISTS AND CURRENTLY HAVE THE INSTINCT SO THE LIGHTNESS OF 945 IS PERFECT
Glad it was helpful!
@@ChaseTheSummit just thought of something. Can you use pace Pro with course/route maps also?
@@carlospagos89 Yup!
Ok, well, first of all I have Fenix 6 (just 6) and I had it for 2 years now. Only reason I am getting rid of it, and buying used 945, is just because it doesn't have music feature. Only that. Otherwise it is perfect and I was really pleased by it.
Thanks for the video !
I recently got a F6 Pro to replace my beloved FR935 mainly for the larger screen/resolution but I'm a bit disappointed. The weight isn't too bad but you don't forget about it like the FR935 (and FR945 I assume). It's a tad bulky too but it's still acceptable. What lets it down is GPS reception, when you run in town the F6 is really "all over the place", cutting through buildings and showing useless pace. So I pulled out my old (discontinued) Garmin Footpod and that helps for instant pace. I thought they had fixed the infamous accuracy issues of the F5 but it doesn't seem to be the case. Ah and with the higher weight it bounces more on the wrist and messes up the oHr (not that it needs that in the first place !).
If there was an FR955 with a 1.3"/260x260 it would be a no brainer but it's not the case...yet. So would you say the smaller screen of the FR945 is a "problem" for legibility or you don't even notice it side by side ?
I don't think the smaller screen is a big issue other than looking a little weird because of the thick bezels. Fortunately the 945 LTE thinned those out a bit! The 945 is a great watch.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for the insight. I guess at this point it's probably worth waiting a few weeks to see what CES brings ;-)
I recently got a Fenix 6 and am having the exact same issue (I just posted a new comment on this video). It's very disappointing. I'm going to return it and get a FR945. I really wanted the extra storage space for music and podcasts, but I'd rather have accuracy!
@@SpookyApparition Yep, I'm surprised more people don't complain about these issues. I'll have to look at DCR's GPS tests again but his "ironic" take on GPS accuracy (or oHR) accuracy discredits his opinion a bit...
Are you really sacrificing that much storage space ? I don't find the use of music on the Garmin watches that convenient anyway (long transfers). Until there's a way to stay connected (not just for emergencies like on the 945LTE) I'll keep on using my phone for safety purposes anyway and can use it to stream music.
@@Peakabike The 945 is enough storage, I only decided to get the Fenix because it was the same price as the 945 on Black Friday. I knew it was bulkier but figured the storage was worth it. But with the GPS issues, I think I'd take the slimmer 945.
Such small screen (wide frame/bezel) in forerunner 945 looks funny.
945 LTE looks a lot nicer!
Any chance to see updates hardware for either one in the near future? I have an AW4 and I came to the conclusion that a sports/fitness watch would be better for me. AW is a great smartwatch that do a good job at basic fitness stuff. I’m in no rush, I can still wait a few months, AW6 coming soon too.
Great video, love your content, keep it up! 👊
I have no idea but I think we'll see an updated Forerunner 955* sometime soon. The Fenix update may be sometime next year. Thanks for watching!
Would also go with the 945 due to weight. Looking the replace my 920 XT early next year.
For sure! If you don't mind the plastic build the weight is much easier to wear daily.
More Nerdy Vids! Gotta hand it to Garmin for not limiting features across different watches.
I'm a nerd at heart. I do admire that Garmin rolled these features out to older hardware. Hopefully we see the updated sleep tracking and other stuff come to the 945 soon. Thanks for watching.
I want the Fenix 6 in black, don't need the pro features since I'm not a heavy runner. The Fenix 6 is the only smartwatch that looks really good.
I don't think "pro" is specifically designed for running but the base model is certainly a great watch! Thanks for watching.
Fenix 6s 🥰 it had issues for a little but perfect now ..cyclist, runner, walker
What issues did you have? Thanks for sharing.
@@ChaseTheSummit Sleep data wasn't syncing to Garmin connect for months . IT takes about an hour to get my sleep data.. TRAINING load was always off and think they deleted it or I just don't have it anymore.
Keep the nerdy vids coming
Always!
Thanks for your videos I would like to see a comparison of Garmin forerunner 945 and 955 vs Fenix 6 pros series I’ve been looking to get a new watch and trying to decide between these watches for running and cycling and some gym workouts mostly
The addition of ant+ fe-c smart trainer control on the 945 looks very exciting. Build the workout on garmin connect, smash it on the trainer, no laptop required. Boom.
Yeah! That looks like an awesome addition for those who can use it.
Can you speak to how the maps and live tracking work once you go out of cell range? Also any opinions on the Fenix 7? I am looking to switch to Garmin and this is all new to me... great video btw! Incredibly helpful to me.
Maps work with or without cell coverage. They're installed on the watch itself and work 100% of the time. Livetrack requires that you have your phone paired and that the phone has service. Yes! I've got lots of videos about the new Fenix 7 and Epix on my channel!
There is video on YT showing that FR945 have a little more accurate GPS than F5 and F6 and significantly more accurate pace measurements. So different material may have more advantages than weight only.
Thanks for sharing. In my experience so far they're pretty darn similar but the 945 might be a smidge more accurate. The new 945 LTE on the other hand has been extremely accurate in terms of GPS! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this excellent video! They're expensive watches, so real world insight means so much.
Did the firmware updates bring the PacePro, ClimbPro and Map Themes to the 945?
I mostly do ultras up to 24h and have a track record for (a) going off course and (b) running out of battery when using a course on my 735xt, so those features are top of my list.
Pace Pro and Climb Pro are available on the 945 but not Map Themes however the 945 map is perfectly capable for ultras and backcountry use. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks man, really appreciate that! 👍
As I often include my way to/from work into my training, I wear the watch at the office, so I prefer a better looking Fenix. But I will skip the 6 line and wait for a successor with better GPS accuracy.
The interesting thing is that most of the current GPS watches from any brand (coros, polar, Garmin) are all sharing the same GPS chip circuitry. It's interesting to see how accuracy still varies. I can only assume its from antenna design. Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit For me it doesn't matter which chip is used, I see that the tracks of club mates F6 are less accurate than the ones of my F5+ and I am very much willing to spend a lot of money for a watch with is better and not inferior!
Fenix6 has bigger display/holes layout & more functions on Golf features.
Yup the bigger display is certainly one of the features worth paying up for. The Forerunner 945 has comically large bezels... I'm hoping the 955 or whatever they release is much thinner. I personally don't golf but I believe the 945 also has that capability now. Thanks for watching!
Awesome comparison, makes it easier to chose the right model. Are you anticipating any new models coming out soon? I’m on a lookout for a watch like one of these but want to get the latest model. These as far as I understand are a few months or more old. What’s the best multi sport watch in your opinion, with focus on running?
I have no insight on future models but im sure they're cooking up something. Personally I've been wearing the 945 more and more. I really love how light it is while having most of what the Fenix offers. Thanks for watching!
I am totally happy about turning off the training status. I travel a lot and the terrain dictates my vo2 and training. The watch isn't smart enough to know I'm not on pavement. I've seen my productive status and vo2 drop 5 points overnight when I'm hitting the tougher terrain in different climates.
I turn mine off from time to time for sanity lol
Great video! Has the new sleep tracking features rolled down to the 945 yet since this video was made? Anything else?
Yup it has.
I bought the Fenix 6 (sapphire, heathered black) because it’s a very nice watch, but for my runs I like better the Polar Grit X, whose GPS is way more reliable, tracks are way better and its native power function is as good as Stryd. (It just shows higher Watts but the trend is the same)
If I had to leave for a long vacation with a lot of running days ahead and just one watch, I would pick up the Grit X.
The Polar Grit X is such a great training tool! I only wish it had a bit longer "smartwatch" battery life. I have to charge mine every few days. Other than that it's super solid. Some of the best metrics! Thanks for watching.
For someone who doesn't have a sportwatch yet. Into hiking and climbing, need a barometer and storm alerts. Love to have all day tracking for HR, stress, sleep, .. Mostly doing hikes, rock climbing (not sure if I will wear it for that) and sometimes running.
I like the Fenix 6, FR945 and Grit X but they all seem to have big drawbacks. Which one would you recommend?
Nice update on the 945. Do you know if these updates rolled out to the 645 too, specifically the 6 data screens and dynamic widget list?
I have no idea if they plan to roll these features further back than the 945. I would suspect not. The only reason the 945 gets it is because it's nearly the same watch as a Fenix 6. Thanks for watching!
I'm a 945 user all the way. That light weight just makes it so much more comfortable to wear. You don't feel weighed down when you run like you do with the Fenix line of watches. I was always aware I had the Fenix on my wrist. Even went back to using my 735xt because the darn Fenix was so massive. Glad Garmin has the 945 in their lineup. Now, I just wish Garmin would take all the goodness of the Fenix 6 pro and put it in the instinct solar body 👍😁 don't even need the color, just gimme the function
Big time. The weight is a huge deal to me as well. You can almost forget its there.
Really enjoying your videos!!! Just subbed for sure!!! I just bought a FR945 because of your nice reviews on it. Question: I have the latest V.5.00 of the firmware and my widgets still are full screen and not glance like in this video. Do I have to switch the widget view somewhere?
NVM! lol I actually just saw the option on my watch! Thanks for the videos again!
Hey Thanks! Yeah you need to toggle the setting for widget glances it should be in your settings! Thanks for watching.
As a fenix 6 owner I kind of feel a bit miffed - I bought the 6 over the 945 for many of these features, which have now come as free upgrades on the 945. secretly hoping some beefed up options await the 6 in the coming years 🤞
Still - the 6 wins in aesthetics every day of the week.
The build quality is really what sets them apart. No matter what they add to the software the Fenix 6 is still a piece of art compared to the plastic of the 945. That said, I really do enjoy the super light weight of the 945. Thanks for watching!
thank you for your reviews. Very helpful! Are you comparing the "entry level" fenix 6 here or the pro version? You mentioned map navigation and music storage that is only available to the Pro versions of fenix 6 lineup if I am not mistaken.
Thanks! The only difference is that the Pro/Sapphire models get the Maps/Music/Wifi while the base model does not. Other than that they are identical.
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for the answer, so if I want spotify and Navigation I go for the Pro necessarily. Can I upload a course from Garmin Connect to fenix 6 and see where I am heading or this is also an additional feature for the pro/ sapphire models?
once again thank you!!
All Garmin watches have the same optical heartrate sensor and the same GPS chipset and the same display. The only difference is battery life, housing material and design and intentionally crippled software, but resulting in heavier bigger watches. Me personally, I therefore go with the FR245, gives me all I need in terms of software in a super lightweight housing so I dont notice the watch on my wrist.
Similar sensors in some but different computing power which is why some of the larger watches have more features like Mapping. Also some cheaper Garmin's don't have a real altimeter on board. The 245 is a really nice watch for running though! nice choice.
you get native postioning on the fenix ie latitude and longitude and/or your local datum (such as OS grid in the UK). Don't know if this is possible on the Forerunner natively or if you need to add an extra app. fenix 6 definitely the one for hiking/mountaineering
The Forerunner 945 still has the "save location" feature and of course you can download anything from the Connect IQ store for this purpose. Garmin also added native positioning to the Instinct series as it's considered an "outdoor" watch. It's strange what features carry over! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the vid! Any clue if the sleep tracking has rolled down to other models?
Only the Fenix 6 and Enduro have it as of yet.
Fenix 6 just looks and feels so good compared to the Forerunner.
I do love the "tank like" feeling of the Fenix 6. However, the Forerunners light weight is also really nice! Different strokes! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great summary of the differences with the latest updates, that's good to know. I appreciate the opinion you shared on comfort at 53g for the 945. I have small wrists, if it's slightly smaller that would be def better. I am def considering the 945 instead. Anything I'm missing on the Fenix 6 vs 945? I assume it has all the wellness, new high tech sensors? Thank you!
They're very similar as the video implies. The only real difference is the build quality, some specialized activities like skydiving, and "power modes" being exclusive to the Fenix. Also slightly more detailed mapping. Hope that helps!
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for the reply! I'm surprised the watches are the same price during the holidays! Too bad they did not discount the 945 too. Thanks again for the help and awesome comparison review!
Thank you, great video! I prefer the weight, look and thickness of the 945, but since a main use for me will be map navigation, I prefer the larger screen of the Fenix 6 (other than mapping, I don't care much about the screen size). During mountain biking, backcountry skiing or hiking, I would like to regularly check if I am on the right track and where it continues. I will plan my tracks in advance with third party software and use probably OpenTopoMap instead of Garmin maps on the watch. Which one would you choose with that in mind? Is the smaller 945 screen suitable to stay on the right track when moving a bit faster than walking or running?
Also, both watches (945 and 6 Pro standard) cost approximately the same here at the moment.
The screen difference isn't significant enough to be a deal breaker. 1.2" vs 1.3" isn't night and day. That said, a bigger screen is always better but I don't have issues navigating a course with my Fenix 6s or 945. Hope that helps!
woot has a sale going on where the fenix 6 sapphire is $495. figured it was hard to beat versus the forerunner 945 at that price.
never mind, i guess i purchased the last one lol
lol! Good catch!