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Garmin Forerunner 935 vs 945 - Still worth it in 2021? Yup!
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Hardware / Design Comparison
04:35 - User Interface / Features Comparison
07:20 - Battery Life
08:50 - Garmin Pay
09:28 - Heart Rate / PulsOx Sensor
10:09 - Mapping / Navigation
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14:34 - Pricing / Value / Final Thoughts
@jerryshea2688 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just picked up the 935 tri bundle a few weeks back. I love it so far. With all the included extras it was hard to turn down at that price.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Such a good price!
@mrk4018 3 жыл бұрын
The maps feature on the 945 is brilliant. I (used to) travel alot with work to places I wasn't familiar with and that feature guided me through some beautiful landscapes that I would have otherwise not found. It's a brilliant feature.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the maps as well!
@Coellieee 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are TOP TOP TOP.. You are at the same level as DC rainmaker and Desfit....even better!!!! Keep up the good work Dave
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! That means a lot! Ray and Des are the gold standard!
@t_tallie 2 жыл бұрын
The best and most thorough review I’ve ever watched for anything
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@albertoallocca7350 3 жыл бұрын
3 months ago I bought the Garmin fr 935. I chose this watch instead of the fr 245 because of the barometric altimeter. I'm very happy of this purchase!!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
It's a great watch! Thanks for watching!
@bendburley 3 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly to me, one of the best features that I’ve enjoyed on the 945 is the built-in maps. Great for hiking as well as running in unfamiliar surroundings. I’ve used it several times to get back on track or check that I’m heading towards a pre-saved campsite when there’s a fork in the path :)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the maps myself! Fact is though, there's a large percentage of people who don't use them but have them on the Fenix 6. Thanks for watching!
@matttittle7788 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are SO helpful.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@isaalsobaiaiia 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the distinctive review. Im still using the 920xt and will move to the 935!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@Simco_ 3 жыл бұрын
6:40 Keep in mind there are fields you can download that aren't stock. 7:55 One of the best things about the 935 (and 945?) is that you can charge it in the middle of a race and it still records. That is definitely a feature that should be mentioned as most watches cannot do that. That feature can be make or break for people who focus on 100+ mile races.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Scott. Charging mid-run is awesome and it's great that basically any Garmin can do that!
@jamespratt8637 3 жыл бұрын
935 here. I’ve weighed the options... sticking with the 935, and going to wait for a 955. Really hoping they enlarge the screen to be same as fenix like now.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
A bigger screen would certainly be welcome!
@BleakVision 3 жыл бұрын
Damn! You‘re right about those straps being an amazing deal!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Even better if you use the code “chase935” at playbetter.com using the link in this videos description you can get this package for $350! Thanks for watching!
@ericpelleric643 3 жыл бұрын
Love my 945 the maps was what i wanted, trail run, MTB on dirt road way back in the woods à Nice option so that you don't get lost.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For sure, I'm a big fan of the maps!
@Khabib9-z8w 3 жыл бұрын
my wife bought me 945 3 days ago for my birthday,a very good watch really,love the map on the phone,the music while exercising,amazing watch,have done research n review for this,best part is its easy to use after the 2nd day i learn almost all functions,great watch
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@pentachronic 3 жыл бұрын
I chose the 935 as I got it for $260. At that price it was a a steal. Price went back up after I bought it off amazon! Brand new. V happy.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Great price!
@andreypankratov9779 2 жыл бұрын
That video is what i was looking for. Great comparison. For me 935 is still looking good and the discount made my decision)
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the discount!
@jpd4376 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative as always Dave! Love to see the little notice that says you've got a new video 😊 question do you think Garmin will ever over-saturate the market with too many different options available where it's only one or two things amd features that are separating watches?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I often wonder the same thing. I kind of miss the days when you either bought a "Forerunner" or a "Fenix" and there weren't many sub models. Now there's like 32 different sku's of the Fenix 6! It seems like Apple has figured it out with only offering a couple of options but lots of customization with bands/accessories. I suppose time will tell! Thanks for watching!
@andrewdavid9649 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I haven FR 935 and deliberately held off the 945 and settled in to wait for the 955. Should be a biiiiiig change from the 935 :)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Whatever the next 9XX watch is will certainly be exciting!
@gedd6750 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave thanks. Garmin's pricing is really strange . In the UK the 935 bundle is £458 /$636 🇺🇸 Watch only 935 is £325/$452 HRM Swim £70 /$97 ish HRM Tri. £80 /$111 ish. Garmin 945 you get as low as £329 So you could sell both chest HRMs and buy a HRM Pro which is the same green as the strap and accents on the bundle watch and put around £46 in your pocket. Making the bundle watch 935 just over £400. As for would I want one, maybe if a ran more than the 10k I do now and needed better battery life.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
That's REAL weird pricing! The 935 bundle is a heck of a deal. Thanks for watching!
@likemarksee 3 жыл бұрын
The 935 has a Mediatek GPS chipset, whereas the 945 has a Sony chipset. That’s the reason i bought the 935! I have found that the 935 works best in GPS only mode (which is no longer the default setting). Run pace accuracy works great on the 935; not so good on the 945 (or so I’m led to believe). I bought the 935 tri bundle, it’s great value.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, it's certainly more accurate but sips power a bit quicker. Thanks for watching!
@Pipppetto 2 жыл бұрын
Great job mate !! I definitely decided to buy a 935 for my girlfriend, who's not a "power user". At 239 Euros it's a nice deal, if compared to 945's 439 ... (lowest price in my country).
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great price!
@ChristopheJezouin 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ManTonyBig 3 жыл бұрын
Love my 935. If it had music it would be the perfect
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it!
@microliner0713 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the 935 have music?!
@RevelCris 3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't have ?
@FranciscoRubioB 3 жыл бұрын
Your video is three months too late, but with the same result: I got the 935 Tri-bundle. The right choice for me, I don’t care about music or maps and I do swim-bike-run. Thanks though for the good info.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I was a little late to this one haha.
@RunnerXJonas 5 ай бұрын
I´ve just bought me the Garmin forerunner 935 used from ebay for only 90€. I´m sooo happy, because the GPS is awesome and also the heart rate.😁
@ChaseTheSummit 5 ай бұрын
Great deal!
@ccpta1966 3 жыл бұрын
My FR 935 is a great watch! Bought it brand new $289.00 about 4 months ago. I run/ bike, GPS Very accurate.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Great Deal!
@greg4318 3 жыл бұрын
I have the 935.....awesome, does everything I need
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
@trocomerlo 3 жыл бұрын
There are very heated discussions in my trail run club whatsapp group about GPS & HR accuracy, features, navigation, Garmin Vs suunto etc.... I ended the discussion in the group by sending a link to your channel :)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I hope that brings the heat down! Thanks for sharing!
@geifler 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting comparison thanks, btw I found the swim chest strap to be really poor! Returned it
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@Dimashoey 3 жыл бұрын
On sport data fields, both can use 3rd party widget like DozenRun or DozenBike that can display up to 7 data fields. Both devices prone for optical sensor cracks at the back of devices, so get yourself one(s) with warranty.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Good point! you can absolutely download apps to bypass the data field limitations. And yes I always recommend buying from an authorized dealer so you have some coverage for unexpected issues. Thanks for watching!
@gordonbeeming 2 жыл бұрын
A big thing in the 945 is the race pace assist that can adjust during a run based on elevation change which you set in the garmin app and send it... if you have the older model you have to remember what you saw on the pc and not be there for you during the run
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The 935 actually has a virtual partner feature but it's not quite the same as the 945's Pace Pro feature. I only wish they let you dial in paces slower than 14:00/miles in Pace Pro for ultramarathons!
@emildeadspacefreak 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always, I've just entered the intrigue of smart fitness watches and currently I am looking for one right now. Forerunner looks like the one I want for now, but thing is I'm looking for a watch that keeps an eye out for my wellbeing if you can call it that, and one I can use for music, I hike a lot and use the woods a lot for my walking and hiking trips. Thing is I live flat, so high altitudes is not a thing here, what should I really be looking for?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
It seems like most of Garmin's offerings would suit your needs. Check out the Forerunner 245!
@emildeadspacefreak 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for the reply, I have been looking at the 245 so that sounds great, but battery time would also be a focus. But ey trying them out and feeling them out is not bad either
@michaelmccrossan7655 3 жыл бұрын
I love my Garmin 935. Excellent value for money. Really good when I pair it with My zone 3 chest strap 👌
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! Enjoy!
@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Totally agree. The 935 does all the stuff you need and skips all of the crazy stuff (Garmin Music) that I never use. Only major issue that I had with the 935 is water damage to the internal thermometer which also kills the altimeter on the watch. It was a pretty well known issue on that watch and I think they quietly corrected it on the 945. 🤫
@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын
Also, it's near impossible to be going through all of this talking head stuff and not mix up 935 and 945. And you can't catch it in the edit either because it's so damn similar.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting. I didn't know about that thermometer issue!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, did I mix em up? haha
@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit - Maybe not. I thought I noticed it when I first watched it but maybe not. If you didn't that's pretty damn impressive.
@ZeRo-22- 3 жыл бұрын
Dave you nailed it in another user comment: Garmin is going wild with different versions of watches, separating them with just a few features. Personally I’d like to see them go more the Coros/Apple route with fewer watches with updates across all versions!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I guess from their perspective they see more options = better. But I think generally from what I see in these comments is people are overwhelmed with the options. Thanks for watching!
@elephant_888 Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing!! It can really increase the cost of maintaining high-quality and updates over the long-haul when you have so many spec variations.
@elephant_888 Жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Yep! I am looking to get my first garmin watch and the options are making my head spin!! Thanks for your video BTW!! It definitely has me leaning towards the 935.
@Caprapro98 Жыл бұрын
My 935 already almosr 5 yrs.. still tough and great
@stefhendrickx8591 3 жыл бұрын
Really usefull video, i am starting to get interested in buying the 935 due to your info! I'm considering the 645 (=350$ in belgium) en 935 (=405$ in belgium). Which watch is in your opinion recommended? I'll basically use it for cycling (with altmeters), swimming and running.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
The Forerunner 645 doesn't support power sensors natively so it's not great for "advanced" cyclists. It will track a simple ride though. In light of that I'd say the 935 is the better tool. Thanks for watching!
@tonybowen455 3 жыл бұрын
Adding maps has to be the biggest update ever. I just got a used fenix 5s plus, my first garmin. You said your height/weight before and we're the same. I wouldn't go any bigger than this watch. But maybe the 46mm apex feels ok and you and a lot of others say the 945 feels better than the smallest fenix.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
The 945 is an ideal size and weight. Thanks for watching!
@orismj 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave, thanks for sharing. I'm on the fence with a new forerunner945/fenix6s/745 - would you give the advantage to the 745 since it's the newer out of the three, and will get new features and updates for a longer period of time? other then that, I think the 945/6s Is probably a better buy for the battery life/maps. thanks!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Right now I think the 945 is probably the best value of the three. Longer battery life, and all of the perks of the Fenix 6 in a lighter package for less money. In most cases you can find the 745 and 945 for the same price! The 745 will probably receive updates longer but I'd still go for the 945 in terms of features if you don't mind the larger size.
@orismj 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks Dave! Appreciate your help. I’ll probably go with the 945, sounds like a great deal!
@terryfurlong518 3 жыл бұрын
Music and mapping are worth the extra! 935 great 945 awesome :-)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For some, I totally agree. But there's a shocking amount of people walking around with 945's who never use the maps or music haha. Thanks for watching!
@drewh3108 3 жыл бұрын
I own the 935, love the video. I got the watch when I thought I’d do an Ironman, and switched to ultra running instead. It’s been great, though battery life isn’t what it used to be. Do you recommend replacing the battery?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Bummer! I don't think it's possible to swap the battery. Try contacting Garmin support they may offer a repair or a discount on a replacement. Hope that helps!
@kbd13-n9c 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Garmin can replace the battery. It's suggested that only they do it.
@stasyershov2294 Жыл бұрын
Good day! What do you recommend to consider for running classes: garmin 255 or 945lte? Interested in battery performance, better gps signal, more metrics for running.
@MessingWithSimon 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my gf recently got the Venu SQ, I workout with weights and golf regularly and I love it. She runs and swims and is coming from the Forerunner 35 and loved the battery life of the 35. Would the Forerunner 935 be good for swimming and running both for my gf? Not too sure if we will return hers and get another watch, the features on the newer watches are nice and we like that. Is there any Garmin watch you would possibly recommend for her? And I'm sure the 935 has a great battery life, I checked out the Forerunner 45 for her but that watch does not have any swimming features
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
The 935 would be a great option for her. It's certainly more sport suited than the Venu SQ and features all of the swimming and triathlon modes. Thanks for watching!
@ayoltderoos3715 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you so much! I’m trying to decide between the 935 and 945, and the one thing I’m worried about most is the 935 not getting regular firmware updates anymore, since it’s older. Is Garmin known to release stellar updates (making the 945 a better choice) or do they keep big changes for new watches (meaning the 955 will be the real game changer perhaps)? Thanks!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Garmin will keep the 935 operational for the foreseeable future but it's unlikely they'll add new features to it. For example, you can still buy an old Garmin Fenix 1 from 2010 and it will still sync with Garmin Connect but obviously nothing new is added. The 945 is the most recent now so it will continue to get more features until whatever comes next is released. The 935 is still a great watch by todays standards and at its current price. I just wouldn't expect anything new to come to it. Hope that helps!
@mikuslembergs 3 жыл бұрын
Although i don't get anything out of this video (because i already have the 945), it's still incredibly interesting to watch! Also a small correction - they are both water rated at 50 meters...doesn't really make a difference though :D
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Man! How did I mess that up? I should probably confirm these things before rattling them off 😂 Thanks for watching!
@JamieHines 3 жыл бұрын
This is funny I just bought the 935 bundle and it arrived yesterday! And guess who I ordered it from.....Playbetter and I've never even heard of them before. But I'm doing triathlon training and really wanted a better watch and especially the HRM Swim for HR data for myself and the coach. But use it last night on my 1500m pool swim and BAM.....HR data that I've been wanting.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! How was your experience with PlayBetter? Glad you're enjoying the watch!
@ivanporada8634 3 жыл бұрын
Got myself 945 last friday and I am already sending them back. There is some weird yellowish spot on the screen, which is more noticable when the screen switches to light background. Overall the screen is not the greatest, expected more. Not a happy camper here.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Bummer! That's odd. The 945's have had the nicer screens from my experience. Hopefully you have better luck next time.
@jkadbhjadhboa 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! Every time you say “Forerunner” before a model number, it sounds like you’re saying “400.” So, 945 ends up sounding like “400-9-45” (its most noticeable to me when you’re referencing the 945 for whatever reason but still sounds that way regardless of any model number you reference, in any of the comparison videos I’ve watched). Just some information for you.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks for the feedback.
@Reapers_Reels 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I’m still puzzled as to why I can’t find a watch that can pair with GAIA gps for pre-loaded offline routes.. anyone have any recommendations?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
The 945/Fenix 6 Pro both feature offline maps built into the watch so there's not really a need to use Gaia at all. If you wanted to transfer existing pre-made courses from Gaia to the watch you could simply export a GPX file from Gaia and upload it to the Garmin Connect Course builder that can sync it to the watch wirelessly. Hope that helps!
@isaktheron8498 3 жыл бұрын
I recently "upgraded" to the 945 as the optical HR sensor on my 935 cracked to the point of causing strange jumps in the wrist HR values. For me, there is one big problem -- my eyes are no longer 30 years old. For activities, I define many data screens with two fields each. For some reason, Garmin uses a smaller font for the 2-field layout on the 945 than they did on the 935. They also did this for the main watch face time. Even the custom watch faces seem to use these fonts. The new features are not worth this -- I wish I had rather gotten a new 935. Unfortunately, these Garmins still seems the only light watches with enough battery life for a 15-hour ultramarathon.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
It's interesting that the changed the font on the 945 from the 935. Not sure why!
@shalenpillar2659 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit I am planning to do an ironman soon ..Can the battery life on the garmin 935 keep me going for up to 16 hours ?
@ndt2046 3 жыл бұрын
I'm actually having a slightly different problem: tryna decide between getting a 245 or to spend about 80 dollars more to bump up to a 935. The 745/945 range is out of my budget but I like the idea of longer battery life, more accurate GPS and the barometric altimeter which the 935 can offer above the 245. On the side of the 245 is the advantage of a lighter frame, better price and probably more longer support from Garmin? What do you think?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I'll be doing a 245 video soon!
@oraclecxpre-salesza1924 3 жыл бұрын
Look I'm from South Africa currently using the 920XT, I'm considering one of the two. Locally the 945 price is R10,000 and the 935 is R6,000, which is a massive difference. For me the 935 brings a much better value for money.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! The 935 is still an excellent watch by todays standards.
@patkob2180 3 жыл бұрын
The new hr sensor on Garmin is wacky...what I do is I got an elastic strap and bring it up on the meat part of forearm
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, does that help?
@hamzamoumni10 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chase, is the price in PlayBetter for a ROW or APAC Garmin Forerunner 935? I am thinking it might be APAC since the price on the Garmin website is over 600$
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Playbetter is a USA authorized retailer for Garmin. They don’t sell apac models as far as I know. I’ve reached out to confirm. Thanks for watching!
@connorlagasse6899 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think a fr245 or a fr935 would be better for only running. Is the 935 more accurate with gps+hr because its a higher model or is the 245 better because it is newer
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
In terms of running they will both result in similar accuracy with GPS and Heart Rate. The 245 is a generation newer so it has a few new features like Body Battery that you might enjoy!
@1troutfish 3 жыл бұрын
Chase, can I use a HR chest strap on these garmins even if they have the wrist sensor built in? Also, I don't understand why anyone would give this vid a thumbs down!!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Yup. You can pair an external HR sensor with any modern Garmin which will disable the on-board wrist sensor.
@BlackJack5689 3 жыл бұрын
Is it worth to buy the fr945 for 80€ more than the fr935? Great video BTW.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I'd say yes. The mapping alone is a huge advantage to the 945.
@sherrycammack2052 3 жыл бұрын
Kind of an unrelated question but does the fenix 6s have that blueish screen? It’s so annoying.. Thinking of buying the 6s as its now cheaper
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't. Actually most of the recent Garmin's that I've received (Enduro, 6s, 945) have all head really good displays. I think Garmin may have quietly resolved this issue but I'm not totally sure. There could also be old stock floating around. Hope that helps.
@lorischroeder5168 2 жыл бұрын
Just now watching your video. Some reviews we read indicated that the 935 APAC version is cheaper like $300 but the firmware can’t be updated like the ROW (rest of world). Does anyone have feedback on this? Thanks
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Watch out for APAC models. They work fine but their firmware updates are usually delayed by a month or so. If you buy from an authorized Garmin Retailer like PlayBetter it will always be ROW.
@damu6678 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried broadcasting the heart rate when using zwift or another service while doing intense intervals? I find the watch under reports the heart rate in that scenario. It's fine if I don't broadcast
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I've used it. For me what it broadcasts is what it's displaying on the watch. I don't record the broadcasted HR so it would be hard for me to actually compare them apples to apples. Thanks for watching!
@damu6678 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit It shows the same as it broadcasts, but I can see it's significantly less than what it should be. Thanks for the reply!
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
@@damu6678 oh yeah! I actually have an entire video about the HR sensors of the modern Garmin’s compared to a chest strap. Check that out if you’re bored 😂
@BADBOY-ju5se 2 жыл бұрын
hello my friend one question please i found the Garmin forerunner 935 at the price of 270 euros in Germany to proceed with its purchase after four years or not not worth it
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It's still a great watch. Just know that it likely won't receive new firmware updates for very long. However, Garmin will likely support it for another 10 years on Garmin Connect!
@zfjames 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you only covered one activity for GPS accuracy mate. Usually you're on point, so I'm surprised you didn't look at at least two to get some kind of average like you did with HR. 935 is a good value watch; still solid.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I had several activities with these two before posting the video but only analyzed one on the video. The 935 is consistently a bit more accurate than the 945. But it’s not massive difference. Thanks for watching!
@zfjames 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Good to know! Nice video! :)
@pablo_elizalde 3 жыл бұрын
Would you get a 945 or a Vantage V2 if you were to pick one today? Asking for a friend...
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I personally like the 945 over the V2 but that's me. Everyone has different needs and priorities. I'll say that the Vantage V2 has excellent GPS and Heart Rate accuracy and is generally really good at tracking wellness data and activities. The 945 is a bit "smarter" with more smartphone integration and functions as well as the Connect IQ store. Lots of customization and features and also the added benefit of offline topo maps and music. The choice is yours!
@pablo_elizalde 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks!
@EatSleepTri Жыл бұрын
Bought the 935 on fire sale for $180 out the door! I wonder how long the battery life will last since it's a 5yo model watch. I could still get the 255 for about $300, but I think 935 is better buy for 33% less? I mostly run with 1 or 2 Olympics distance tri a year. 🤔
@ChaseTheSummit Жыл бұрын
The 935 is still a great watch!
@mrbricky100 3 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm if the 935 has spofity? It shows available on the app store?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
935 does not feature offline music playback but it will CONTROL Spotify music that is playing on your phone. You'll be able to skip/pause/control volume remotely without touching your phone but you'll need the phone on you.
@dan.b 3 жыл бұрын
50 meters means you can swim with it, 100 meters mean you can snorkel. With neither can you scuba-dive.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
They're actually both 50m... Small error there on my part 😬 Thanks for watching!
@BigMeanyVids 2 жыл бұрын
This. Still seems even today if you can get one (still on Amazon) the 935 is still a pretty good deal unless you must have maps. Thinking about it.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's a great watch!
@Beerle86 3 жыл бұрын
Why you now choose the FR945 over the Fenix 6 Pro? Is it because of the weight? How fast ist zooming in maps between these two? I recently bought a Fenix 6x Pro but i am a bit disappointed about the gps accuracy and the heart rate accuracy. Without using a stryd foot pod and a chest heart rate monitor it is not useless for my running training. I tried everything ( different gps modes, 1s gps, tight up the watch for better heart rate accuracy...) So I ask myself if the FR945 could be an option for me. But at the end it has the same sony gps chip and the same heart rate sensor. What is your opinion? Thanks in advance.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't really "chose" the 945. But I do wear it often. I also wear the Fenix 6s sapphire often because of its size and feature set. The 945 is an excellent watch for the money and is just as responsive in the mapping tools as the Fenix line. I actually have an entire video comparing the Fenix 6 to the 945 if you're interested! Thanks for watching.
@Beerle86 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for your response 😀✌️ I watched your Video about the comparison. It was really informativ. Do you notice any different between the 945 and the Fenix 6 when it comes to the instant pace? In my experience the Fenix 6 is useless because the pace jumps up and down although I run a constant pace. How i said I tried every single GPS setting without seeing a different. My old Fenix 5 was better, my girlfriend 's 645 Music is better and my very old vivoactive was better. I know that the 945 and the Fenix 6 have the same GPS Chip but they comes different cases. Does it make a different? Thanks in advance.
@rayhanabdullah743 3 жыл бұрын
Which one should i choose 935 or 245? Currently similarly priced. Should i wait another month for any new update so that i can buy anyone of this in further discount?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
They're pretty similar. You'll get a proper triathlon mode, adjustable backlight, and longer battery life with the 935. While the 245 offers offline music and the updated training metrics. I think the 935 is probably the better value but they're both great.
@rayhanabdullah743 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks man for quick reply. Any idea whether new model within may 2021.
@tomfluffer7055 3 жыл бұрын
The major problem is, that the GPS of the 945 is worse than the positioning system of the 935. That is a gamechanger, really. Otherwise i would have bought it, mainly for the music. Now i need to wait for the 955, me thinks, since the 945 LTE is not an option either (unless it's accurate like the 935).
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Oddly the 945 LTE has been one of the most accurate GPS watches I've tried. I was expecting it to be the same as the 945 but it's leaps better. Not sure if they redesigned the antenna or swapped out the chip? Either way... Good stuff so far!
@AgusUgraS 2 жыл бұрын
Do you still wear FR935 recently? Is the body and glass have scratches? I consider going back to garmin 😁😁
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Haven't worn it recently but it's still a great watch. In terms of durability the black plastic is actually quite scratch resistant and the nice thing about it is if it does scratch the material inside is still black so its hard to notice. The glass on the other hand is quite easy to scratch and I always recommend putting a cheap screen protector on any watch that's not Sapphire. These can be found for a few bucks on amazon and they're hard to notice once installed. Hope that helps!1
@AgusUgraS 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks a million for your reply, it is very useful 👍👍
@shalenpillar2659 2 жыл бұрын
I need some advice ..For ironman races /training is the 935 good or should I go for the 945? I am not so worried about having the latest watch..I just want one that will work well for me ..Can the battery life of the 935 last me in ironman up to 16 hours?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
For ironman I think both would do the job. The 945 obviously has more features and longer battery life but the 935 will last for up to 24 hours in GPS mode.
@shalenpillar2659 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thank you so much..I ordered the 935💯 ....
@trailrunning7773 2 жыл бұрын
hello my friend one question please is it still worth buying the 935 at 379 euros today
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The 945 is almost the same price right now. I'd go for that instead!
@emmanueleng1160 3 жыл бұрын
As a 945 owner, I can assure all out there that some features mentioned in the 945 (widget glance, training status pause, suggested workouts etc) were not there from the original launch. It was through firmware updates that gave the 945 more features over the 935. So besides hardware differences, it's actually up to garmin engineers to do updates for 935 which they do not do as extensively when compared to 945.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Correct, I was viewing this from a 2021 perspective. Garmin won't add these features to the 935 because it's not a "current product" anymore. The same will happen to the 945 once its successor is released unfortunately. Firmware updates will be released to FIX things. But nothing will be ADDED. Thanks for watching!
@Stefanosinf 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Sadly...
@PaulOutsidetheWalls 2 жыл бұрын
935 is $230 right now on Amazon for Black Friday. 945 is $550 right now on Amazon for Black Friday. I think it would be smarter to go with the 935. I have an hour to decide.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It's certainly cheaper. But I guess "smarter" is subjective. For that extra $300 bucks you get a lot more features. Nothing wrong with the 935 though! Especially at that price it's pretty crazy!
@fabrizio94ify 3 жыл бұрын
I decided to wait for the 955. It should be 1-2 month max. until the release. ;)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
The next flagship forerunner will certainly be exciting! Hopefully we see something soon.
@King-pi2zx 3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure? From what source do you know this?
@fabrizio94ify 3 жыл бұрын
@@King-pi2zx no can't say it for sure. But the 945 was released in April 2019. And I think there's a 2 years rhythm. However it can't be too far away.
@King-pi2zx 3 жыл бұрын
@@fabrizio94ify ok maybe you're right anyways would be cool for sure 🤗
@MM4thi4z 2 жыл бұрын
but can it show analogue clock...? I Dont like the digital much :P I know absolutely nothing about watches whatsoever, but I want one now with timer, waterproof (so i can shower and be in a pool with it), but i also want it to show analogue, because i think it looks better
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Sure, you can swap out the watchfaces for hundreds of others.
@Spridits84 3 жыл бұрын
Have You updated 945?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@Coellieee 3 жыл бұрын
Polar Vantage m2 of fr935? Looking for a perfect fit for me.. have tryed many watches.. always 30days retour policy.. Don't need maps and music.. only good watch.. good looking.. notification..for Running and swimming..
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Both are pretty excellent. The 935 has a bit better integration with the smartphone app. The VM2 has better wellness tracking in my opinion. 935 has better standby battery life, VM2 has better GPS battery life. Both perform great in activities and offer triathlon/multisport mode. They're very similar and at a similar price point these days. Hope that helps!
@Coellieee 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for taking the time for giving me some info..🤞
@GabrielGGabGattringer 3 жыл бұрын
Of course it is worth it. Both watches are cheaper now. Makes them more attractive.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! Thanks for watching!
@Cattenso 3 жыл бұрын
I got the 935 when I run and I sometimes wish I had gone for the 945 instead because of the maps... I also wear a Vivoactive 4sas my daily watch (935 is too big for my wrist to wear comfortably 24/7) and I find the body battery feature to be super accurate. Sleep tracking can be way off but the body battery always seems to correctly reflect how well I've slept or how stressed I've been the day before etc. If the forerunner was available in a S model I would probably use it as my everyday watch.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Curious what use you find in Body Battery? I like the idea and it seems fairly accurate but I don't know what to actually do with the data. If my battery is low I'm still going for my run 😂
@Cattenso 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit I usually run early in the morning and work in the afternoon or evening. If I had planned to do a harder interval session but notice the body battery is low I might change the session for an easy run if I know I'm going to work late that day (and will need the extra energy to deal with annoying customers and what not.. :-)). I don't know if it makes a difference but I feel like it does haha
@jpd4376 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Garmin Instinct (OG version) also has the Body Battery widget and like you I just can't figure out how to best use it? It seems a bit arbitrary how much it fills up overnight and how quickly it drains...and Garmin doesn't give enough insight to meaningfully adjust to the data given because there's no clear way of knowing how any one variable impacts it.
@PicsFromChris 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit actually I find Body Battery to reflect quite well my status, and when BB is down to find the culprit (sleep, nutrition, stress,...). Goes well with spo2 as a trend and rhr. Unfortunately the sleep analysis is appalling (so far Fenix 6 seems to be better and perhaps will trickle down or they keep it d’or 955 - for that part AW is 1000 times better)
@danieloherrick6332 2 жыл бұрын
The 935 is on sale for $270 (10FEB22). No sale on the bundle.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It seems to fluctuate in price. Keep an eye on it.
@danieloherrick6332 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit The 935 is not for me, but what a great price.
@RobLunn1 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 935. It was great until the altimeter started playing up a few months after the guarantee was up.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Oh bummer!
@sebastian3358spawn 3 жыл бұрын
Did you recalibrate it?
@RobLunn1 3 жыл бұрын
@@sebastian3358spawn yes, and I tested it a lot on the flat and compared to the new watch I bought. It continually floated up and down when it shouldn't have and where it never did in the first year of owing it.
@sebastian3358spawn 3 жыл бұрын
@@RobLunn1 You could also try and blow clean air in this tiny hole on the back of the watch, its a sensor for the altimeter.
@RobLunn1 3 жыл бұрын
@@sebastian3358spawn did that, too. Trust me, it's busted!
@Anton-ro4oe 3 жыл бұрын
It should be a no brained to buy the 935 for $300 instead of 945 $600 right?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
It's a little more complex than that. Currently the 945 can be found on sale for around $500 give or take. The 935 tri-bundle with a ton of accessories can be found for $399 at playbetter (link in description). So it really comes down to what you need. If you'll use mapping, wifi, music, etc... the 945 is the one for you. Otherwise the 935 is still a compelling option. Thanks for watching.
@nr379 3 жыл бұрын
6 vs 4 datafiled are super sucks. I know my fenix 5+ have all resources to show 6 datafield on a single screen. But why, garmin?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For sure. I wish they added that to the 935.
@jovecvetanoski4057 2 жыл бұрын
After 2 months, why is my training status not updating on my garmin 935? Training status ...NO STATUS
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Have you been training outdoors either running or cycling?
@jovecvetanoski4057 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Yes, 5 times a week, 2 months
@fabriglas 3 жыл бұрын
How long will Garmin support the software?
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
They will keep the watches working within the ecosystem indefinitely but they will stop ADDING features once a newer version is released. For instance, the Fenix 6 shares the same firmware updates as the 945. But the 935 does not get these updates. However, you can still pair a 10 year old Garmin 405 over USB and sync it with the current Garmin Connect ecosystem.
@fabriglas 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit can I ask how long to full takes to charge ? How easy to change straps?
@TonoMB 3 жыл бұрын
I recently buy a 935 for usd$200.00 and it's a great watch, in a great price, i think i made a great deal.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a great deal.
@TonoMB 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks, cheers from Mexico
@xelionizer 3 жыл бұрын
I don't like how Garmin is making certain functions available only on some models! For example; the PacePro-strategy is only available on the Fenix 6, even though the technology in a fenix 5 (or even the fenix 3) could easily handle this feature! They are totally milking their customers (me included, sadly).
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Yes and No. Software isn't free. When they add things like Pace Pro, Body Battery, etc... it's licensed from the developer which costs them money on a per-unit bases so they need to increase the price to cover it. Think of it like buying a new laptop that just comes barebones windows vs one that comes with MS Office, and a bunch of other stuff installed for a price bump. There's also other limitations in terms of hardware like how much storage is on board, RAM, and CPU power. I'm sure at some level they're doing it to segment the market but there are other reasons at play. Thanks for watching!
@jovecvetanoski4057 2 жыл бұрын
does support 935 V02 max for cycling?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@jovecvetanoski4057 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit is it necessary to use power meter?
@shinobicro 3 жыл бұрын
Bouhgt 935 stand alone watch for 320 euro. Sweet :)
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Great deal!
@SpokoSpoko 2 жыл бұрын
I think when comparing watches it would be good to concentrate on the differences not the similarities. Especially when the items are in 95% the same. Or at least say the differences at the begining.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I do what I can. Thanks for watching.
@michaelwright3172 2 жыл бұрын
On sale for $259 now!!!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Great deal!
@sadiekingsbury5188 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! New to your channel. The info was great. Trying decide if I should upgrade from the 245 to the 935 since the price difference is only about $50 right now. Thoughts anyone?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Tough call, 935 is probably a bit more accurate in GPS. 245 has the PulsOx sensor and music storage. They both have similar battery life. I suppose I'd personally lean towards the 245 because it's newer and likely to be supported with firmware updates for a bit longer. But if you need Triathlon or Multi-sport then the 935 is a better option.
@patkob2180 3 жыл бұрын
If you pay attention to hr...always get a strap
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
For sure, strap is the most accurate but not always convenient
@Trilokshetti1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit 935 does not capture HR while swimming. 945 does. How is the HR activity on 945 compared to a Strap? I love all the features on 945 but want to make sure HR activity while summing is good as well. Any idea on when 955 would be out?
@johanndaart7326 3 жыл бұрын
This Sp02 sensor is not medical grade. It's just a cheap Chinese toy, I had the same one and its readings were sketchy compared to the real deal sensor.
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I should have been more clear but the one I'm using specifically is pretty darn accurate when compared to hospital devices I've tried. Thanks for sharing.
@patkob2180 3 жыл бұрын
Why buy the 935 new? Get a used 945 on eBay for 400$ us
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
That's definitly an option. I suppose the argument could be made that you could pick up a used 935 for somewhere in the $200-$240 range as well! In this video I just wanted to highlight the differences in 2021 now that the 945 has received a bunch of firmware updates. Thanks for watching!
@nollys8523 2 жыл бұрын
I would prefer the 935 over the 945. I have a Vivoactive 4S and never listen to music on my watch. Garmin Pay is basically useless as only one bank in the country is associated with it. A 945 without music and Garmin Pay would be perfect!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The 945 also has significantly longer battery life, the updated HR sensor, and a snappier processor. But yes, you can save some money if you don't use the newer features!
@northernwreck 3 жыл бұрын
Does the 935 have the same activity profiles as the 945? The track mode (which my buddy got on his 245 but I did not on the 235) is definitely intriguing to me. Again based off 235 vs 245, he has a ton more sport profiles as far as hiking, trail running, etc that the 235 does not have. If the 945 has significantly more activities, I could see that being a significant source of value and a reason to buy the more expensive watch. My chief frustration with my 235 is the lack of activity profiles and if I do anything besides run or bike it gets swept into "other".
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
Ah! I missed that one. Track mode is exclusive to the newer watches unfortunately. The 935 didn't get it.
@northernwreck 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit To me, that might ultimately be the deciding factor. If I am buying a flagship, top of the line watch, I want all of the new features and it seems like Garmin is pushing many to the X45 line but none to the X35 line. If I am trying to save a buck, I may consider going to the 245 instead of the 935 at the same price point but get some of the newer software (track mode, activity profiles, pace & climb pro (might not be on the 245)). Obviously this is my opinion as a consumer not a product tester and I have never used either of the 245/935 so I may be missing something, and I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on it.
@mrcstb7479 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I want to drop 800$ on a new watch, I watch this video.. and stick to my 935 that’s doing awesome.. 😂
@eDeadsImageLogger 3 жыл бұрын
garmin 400 945 bruh
@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'm picking up what you're putting down
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