That intro footage makes me want to go to the trail head! 🔥
@RunWithMyDog3 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage and editing capabilities!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Never a bad idea!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thanks @Run With My Dog 🙏
@TheCelticClydesdaleShow3 жыл бұрын
That intro is off the charts! Great work! I have to agree that Garmin needs to issue some watch in this budget zone that's aimed ad triathletes. It bugs me that a decent tri watch needs a mortgage to buy. Great review!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, $500 seems like the standard for tri watches. 😬
@fitgearhunter3 жыл бұрын
Awesome intro! Great review all around. Definitely a lot of updates over the 45
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! This is going to be a good option for a lot of people.
@feiwong703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review Matt! I’l consider a dedicated watch for a beginner runner in this price range. This helps a lot.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
This would be a nice option! Thanks Phi for watching and commenting. 👌
@RunWithMyDog3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Can't wait for the chance to get a hold and review it already!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this is a solid little device. I'm impressed.
@christianherrera44223 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother for this video! Thanks to this video my wife decided to get the forerunner 55 for her first 5k and she will prepare for her first half marathon in December. Wish her luck ☘️😊
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to her! Let me know how it goes. 👍
@christianherrera44223 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand will do 👍🏽👍🏽
@tnan1233 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the big jump in battery life!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah double! That's fantastic. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@RemyBReel3 жыл бұрын
DUDE! Serious goals. Also figured out how to sync audio from my Blue mic 🙏🏿 Looking for that 945LTE prom code 😁
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
There’s a discount code in the description. 👌 I’m heading over to your channel to listen to that mic 🎙 👏
@kithinders10863 жыл бұрын
That's a different track than the one I normally see! The beginning montage felt really familiar, I run in slow motion (even at full speed). The features Garmin holds back are very interesting. In your years covering gear, how often does a technology left off a device get added in a software update down the road, when the newer watches have the next best thing? Where do you open water swim? I act like I'll know where that is...but I'm curious!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I swim at Fallen Leaf Lake. I don't think the features I mentioned would ever be added to this watch but manufacturers do add features all time. 👌
@mamadove763 жыл бұрын
Massive bang for your buck! Great video and info!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dove!
@HoytMcBeth3 жыл бұрын
Matt, that intro is off the charts! Curious which trail you were on? And you’re taking foam dome fashion to the next level with that hat!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s some trails I made behind my house.
@RunFredrikRun3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I am looking for a new watch for myself and my son and been looking at the Coros Pace 2, but this one looks really interesting too 😃👍
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this and that Coros Pace 2 looks like great options to consider. 👌
@RunFredrikRun3 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Just ordered the Pace 2 😃👍 the battery life was the deal breaker.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@RunFredrikRun - I think you’ll enjoy it. Let me know how it goes. 👌
@RunFredrikRun3 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thanks, yes we will let you know 🤩👍
@keizerneill81402 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Hi Matt, what would you choose between the two? Considering the following: 1. GPS (distance and pace) 2. Calories burned 3. Beats per minute
@louklein71432 жыл бұрын
I came out of an old 910xt back when I still did tri. Since all I can do now is run (head injury) .. I think the 55 is great..
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I agree this 55 is a fantastic option. Head injuries are no joke. Super sorry that they are keeping you from biking and swimming.
@Ihavetocorrectyou Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@AceAbells2 жыл бұрын
hey great video, very helpful. to prevent the laggy footage adjust the frame rates on your camera to match the frame rate on your editing timeline. cheers!
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ace Abells! I’ll take all the help I can get on these videos. I don’t usually make this mistake but for some reason this issue snuck past me as I was rushing to get this one out the door. I thought about remaking the entire thing but then opted to post it and move on. 🤷🏻♂️ Do you do video work? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@josie71883 жыл бұрын
Great video and intro! 👌🔥
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I liked this intro. Feels peaceful 👌
@stephanwilliot23243 жыл бұрын
Good video of the 55 and 945 LTE. Love the new 945. The only thing lacking for me is ski touring (is there a hiking mode?) and surfing and on this watch. I think I may go for a fenix or enduro. Is there any need about an upcoming fenix update? But the 945 is a serious contender but just lacking a few sport profiles. Battery Life is really good (compared to my Apple Watch) except in LTE mode which is to be expected. Like the yellow strap too. 😎
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I moved that yellow strap from the 935 to the 945. 😆 I don’t have any details on the next Fenix. It might be a while. There are hiking options on these watches but any running or walking modes would also work for that. I haven’t seen surfing on any of the forerunners I don’t think. 🤔 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@geolocate3 жыл бұрын
Great value watch! Holding out for the 955 tho :)
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
👌 No news on when that’ll be coming. Might be a while 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks so much for watching this one!
@pascalheidrich47453 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@waltersobchak6546Ай бұрын
Thank you
@mlegrandАй бұрын
You’re welcome. I will say that this is an older video.
@saifs73053 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making my mind for FR55. Great video 👍
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Saif! It’s a great watch. Hope you enjoy it! 👌
@humanmale4411 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid Matt! Cycling and gym are my daily practice so is F55 good enough? Heard that it only has speed, time and distance on cycling, right?
@mlegrand Жыл бұрын
The FR55 is more focused on running. The Venu or Viviactive series has a few more options like core workouts or step by step animations. But these might be of very little value to you. 🤷🏻♂️ Personally, I like the FR 55.
@humanmale4411 Жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thank you, Matt! I had my choice.
@BrendonCamm3 жыл бұрын
Yoooooooo I may need to pick this one up to try out!! Does dialed cycling lab ship to us in the Great White North?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure they would for you!
@BrendonCamm3 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Just emailed them!!
@sanath85213 жыл бұрын
Great review. Which watch has the most features for biking. Could you please suggest?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Good question Sanath! The watches that are good cycling watches do tend to cost a good bit more. The 745 and 945 are excellent options. There are a lot of really good cycling computers. I am actually making a few videos about that on my channel right now. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@sanath85213 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thanks Matt. Looking forward for those videos. And beautiful bike in the background.
@pistolqueen893 жыл бұрын
I wonder why it doesn't have a hike activity like the 245 has. Bread crumb trail, back to start feature would've been nice.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree. I find it odd on what Garmin adds and removes from activity profiles from these devices. 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@pistolqueen893 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thank you! And all the best to you. Keep up the good work on delivering awesome reviews about these devices 🙂👍🏻
@rizkykurnia3 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, I'm using 245. Is using a GPS+Galileo during running and cycling. Is that really necessary to use it during those exercises? I'm in Indonesia BTW.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think that's the default and that's a good system to use. It might be slightly different based on your region but I'd stick with it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Rizky. I really appreciate it. 👍
@exploringwithaaron74336 ай бұрын
Asked Not Working Sync Forerunner 55 Need Help Please
@mlegrand6 ай бұрын
Sounds like you're looking for Garmin's customer support? support.garmin.com/en-US/
@orizigellaub40723 жыл бұрын
Great review. For pool swimming, garmin swim 2 or garmin forerunner 55? Which one is better?...
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Get the Swim 2 if you need open water swimming otherwise get the newer 55. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@gonzaloestebanjimenezmarti14032 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand why the 55 over the swim 2 for laps? Price? Battery life?
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
@@gonzaloestebanjimenezmarti1403 - Battery life is the big one. 2 weeks vs 1 week of daily usage. The 55 has a more modern UI with widgets and connect IQ apps. But I’ve actually never tested the Swim 2 so feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
@gonzaloestebanjimenezmarti14032 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand i guess I'll have to spend some time at the store to make up my mind. I'm between the 4s (style), 55 (battery) and swim 2 (swimming features). My main activity is swimming, but I know I don't really need every single feature for it (but of course i want them haha). It's soooo annoying that garmin hides some features from some watches (countdown start from the 4s or training effect from 4s and 55).
@soulawaken243 жыл бұрын
Hey! Awesome reviews on this watch (and also the one on Coros Pace 2 a bit earlier)!😉 I'm thinking of getting a watching primarily for running, hoping to train and work my way up to a marathon distance eventually. Both watches are almost perfectly in my budget range. But I'm pretty torn because I'm not familiar with both Garmin and Coros ecosystems. Just wondering which one would you recommend for someone completely new to these sports tracking gadgets? 😂
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I think the Coros Pace 2 is pretty compelling if you’re planning to track a full triathlon. Otherwise, I really like the Forerunner 55. So if you’re mostly focused on running that’d be a great way to go! I’ll be in Boston this year for the race. My wife qualified. I’m really looking forward to it! Keep me posted on how your trading progresses. It would be awesome to see you at that race at some point! 👍
@soulawaken243 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thanks for your recommendation :) Yea I'm mainly interested in running for now. FR55 it is then! Most comparison reviews I've seen so far pretty much left it up to personal preference anyway 😅 All the best to you and your wife for your upcoming races :) I'm very very far from being able to complete a marathon at this point (let alone race it). The best I could do is probably a half marathon at this point and it won't even be fast 😅 But gotta start somewhere. I'm hoping a good watch can come in handy.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@soulawaken24 - Yeah, I have a feeling you'll be taking on a full marathon in the very near future. You just need to pick out a race and start the slow build process. It's an amazing experience. Best of luck and keep me posted on how everything goes!
@weswheel48343 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Would you say that the 55 is basically a cheaper version of a 245? Is the price the main advantage or are there others and if a 55 and a 245 were the same price, which is better? Thanks :)
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I would probably go for the 55 at this point instead of the 245. But that's just me. The 245 does have more features and larger screen. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@weswheel48343 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thanks for the reply :)
@rajazainuddin79453 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Would like to ask ur opinion between forerunner55 vs coros pace 2. Which one is better overall?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I like both of these watches a lot. Are you using this strictly for running? I’d say the Coros has more features. It has running power and a triathlon mode. I do like the ergonomics and UI on the Garmin. It’s a hard choice but I think it’ll depend on how you want to use it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@rajazainuddin79453 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand yeah I'm planning to use it for running and body strength workout. I see, thanks for your opinion😁
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@rajazainuddin7945 - Either should work well for that! Thanks for watching Raja!
@ssaipavansastry66562 жыл бұрын
Hello Matt! How is Garmin 55 for daily city biking (15KM to 20KM)? My primary purpose is to track my sleep and cycling activity daily. Is there any other reliable watch at this price range or FF55 is the best suited for my purpose? Please suggest! Thanks in Advance.
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think the 55 is the best at tracking sleep. I like having the sleep tracking details right on the wrist and this 55 doesn’t provide that yet that I’ve seen. What about something like a Fitbit? I’m testing the Charge 5 now and it’s priced better and does provide sleep metrics. It’s not great for biking but it’ll give you distance and speed. 🤷🏻♂️
@ssaipavansastry66562 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thanks a lot for the reply Matt!
@nikalevidze44023 жыл бұрын
Nice intro!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like this one also. Great early morning trails! Thanks for checking this one out Nika!
@mihailotancev32842 жыл бұрын
What do you think about GPS compared to 245? I've heard that 55 has better readings(edges, corners, distance), because it's newer... and how the backlight works on night running? Can you turn it on, and is it viewable? tnx
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
Yes Mihailo! Backlight is viewable during night runs. Leaving the backlight on would quickly kill the battery but if you use the standard 8 second timeout it'll work really well. The battery life is excellent and the GPS is good. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@mihailotancev32842 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Off course... I'm a big guy, 104kg, 44 years, and I m pretty good runner. I ran half marathon in 1:51:18 20 days ago...and I'm not half professional or professional sportsman... just recreational runner. But I'm a great proof that running is much more the mind than people think. Its very very hard to find someone who is only recraational runner over 40 that can take 21km below 2h...
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
@@mihailotancev3284 - Congrats on the PR Mihailo! Keep me posted on how training, racing and the watch purchase go. 👍
@exploringwithaaron7433 Жыл бұрын
Grass Cut Put in Pocket Aired June 5,2023 Walking to Park Place & Back Home Steps 35,000 Close to 40,000 Steps in Tonight GPS Trackers Forerunner 55 & Garmin Forerunner 245
@mlegrand Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@chirag3862 жыл бұрын
Is it good enough to use for hiit or for that matter indoor sports like badminton?
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
It has specific activity types for HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Pilates, and Yoga. So it might work for that but it’s mostly designed for running. You could also look at something like the Polar Pacer that has a lot of indoor sports activity types. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@Drogos793 жыл бұрын
decent for MTB? does it have crush detection?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
It’d be fine for MTB. It does have crash detection as far as I know. I didn’t test that. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@zinkop75082 жыл бұрын
Hello! Is this Watch possible to play golf with?
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
No, I don’t think it does. Maybe an on sale 945 might be a good golf option? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@TheGobykoh3 жыл бұрын
Nice intro but what happened to the frame rate of the actual video?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for the laggy video quality on this one. I had the frame rate set incorrectly here and the audio isn't great. That late night filming session was a mess. I'll make another video talking about this Forerunner 55 here soon. So sorry about that. 🤦♂️
@TheGobykoh3 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand keep it up! 💪
@Cqual213 жыл бұрын
What keeps you from using the swim mode for open water swimming?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
So the way swim mode works is the accelerometer notices when you switch directions at the end of each 25m pool length. Open water modes rely on GPS. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment SlabDaddy. I really appreciate it. 👍
@aristoadiprast3 жыл бұрын
It is good too for trail run?? Or Hiking sometimes?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I used it for trail running and thought it was fine. I didn't test hiking but you could use it for hiking and get distance, speed and heart rate metrics while out on the trail. There are other watches that might be more suited for hiking but this would work. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@llyrgravell79403 жыл бұрын
What’s the battery life like compared to the 245?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
It’s actually a bit better. In standby mode it’ll go two weeks. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@christinam9353 жыл бұрын
What does your wife think of the sizing? Does she feel that the 245 is too big for her? I really like the 245 but the 55 looks like it’s probably the biggest watch I can get for my wrist haha
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
She liked the size of the 55. She really doesn't like big watches. But either way I think we get used to whatever size watch we wear regularly. I was able to get used to a really large Garmin Enduro watch and now everything feels small. 😂 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@christinam9353 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand hey Matt! Thanks for the quick reply! Ahh, I see.. I’m sure I’ll be happy with whatever size I get but it’s good to know both of you were happy with it! (Here drawing out the diameters of various watches 😂) I currently have a Fitbit Charge 3 which is perfect for me right now, but I’m starting to get into running lately and want something to unlock all potential!
@christinam9353 жыл бұрын
By the way, your reviews and videography in your videos are superb and a joy to watch! Thanks for all the excellent reviews!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@christinam935 yeah, these Garmin watches are great options for more serious running. I think you’ll enjoy it!
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@christinam935 - thank you! Love hearing that 👌
@LivingLandArch3 жыл бұрын
What are cycling functions?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Some cycling functions that you might want in a watch might be something like the ability to record power from a power meter or display traffic radar information. This watch some of the basics like speed and distance but some cyclist might find the watch a bit lacking. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@inv3st_eth8393 жыл бұрын
Don't know to buy this one or vivoactive v4s.... which you will advice ?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
I’d say if you want a touch screen and music go for the vivo active. Otherwise this one is fantastic 👌
@inv3st_eth8393 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand Thank you very much for your response!!!! My main issue is that in my country i can not try that watches on my wrist.... and my wrist is like narrow as woman's))) that's why was trying to inspect the real size comparison between 55 and vivo4s ... which are asserted to be respectively 42 and 40mm )))
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@inv3st_eth839 - I have very narrow wrists also. Great for running! But bigger watches don't bug me too much any more. I think you'd be fine with any of these watches.
@inv3st_eth8393 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand thank you very very much! By the way your vids are great 👍🏻
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@inv3st_eth839 - Thank you!
@lambo792 жыл бұрын
good for cycling ??
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I'd say it's *ok* for cycling. It'll give you speed, distance and time. If you use a power meter for cycling it's not ideal. There are ways you can kind of see power data using a Connect IQ app but it's not perfect. So it depends on what you're looking for in a cycling watch. It's probably perfect for most of the cyclist using it. Thanks Daniel for watching and commenting. Let me know what cycling features you're looking for and I'll try to help!
@SurendraOky2 жыл бұрын
can the watch (F55) be used for hiking?
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I used it for trail running and thought it was fine. I didn't test hiking but you could use it for hiking and get distance, speed and heart rate metrics while out on the trail. There are other watches that might be more suited for hiking but this would work. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@SurendraOky2 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand thank you so much Matt
@pocharapongsuankaew44783 жыл бұрын
Is there a feature to find your lactate threshold heart rate?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
These watches don’t accurately measure lactic acid build up in the muscles. You could use the heart rate to measure maximum HR and make estimate. This watch paired with the Garmin Connect app can give you a good estimate for Lactate Threshold. There are tools for more accurately measuring lactic acid. Have you heard of the Moxie sensor? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@asaamv3 жыл бұрын
As far as I know , not much watches have the high accuracy of that feature . You may buy seperate device called moxi and others which measures lactate threshold...
@ashishm57633 жыл бұрын
at 4:50 u used it for trail run. so what would u suggest how accurate is the data for trail run when it comes to elevation data and distance tracking?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yes, lots of trail running with this watch. I found the GPS accuracy to be excellent! The elevation data wasn't as accurate as the more expensive watches. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@ashishm57633 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand thanks for the great review mate keep it up!
@RealVaibhavGoel3 жыл бұрын
Does it count steps?
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@RealVaibhavGoel3 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand thanks.. the video was pretty good. Thanks for the information. Well done.
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@RealVaibhavGoel thank you Vaibhav! 👏
@fearless5533 Жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand how accurare the step count is?
@mlegrand Жыл бұрын
@@fearless5533 - it lines up with other Garmins but I’ve never tested accuracy of steps for these watches. I don’t have this watch any more but I’ll test a different Garmin to gauge accuracy.
@exploringwithaaron74337 ай бұрын
Going to Barrie Ontario Getting More Steps Tell You Make a Videos Walking to Pratt Road See My Old House to Park Place You Trying Getting Steps Test
@mlegrand7 ай бұрын
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@exploringwithaaron74337 ай бұрын
@@mlegrand 100,000 Steps
@vinads13093 жыл бұрын
Dude, with this video quality how come you only have 7k subs?? 🤔🥲
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
It's 7001 if you subscribed? 😂 Lots of fun content coming up but it's hard to build a following on KZfaq. And with a smaller following it's a lot easier to get to know the people who do watch and comment on the videos 👍🏻
@vinads13093 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand done already.. Looking forward for more videos! 👍🏻🎬
@mlegrand3 жыл бұрын
@@vinads1309 - I've got a few more watch videos coming up and a few bike computers videos with giveaways coming up as well. In fact, you should checkout the last 2-3 videos and comment on a few of those to win whatever stuff I'm talking about. I try to giveaway whatever companies send me to review. 👍🏻