Is the Garmin 945 Still Worth It? (DC Rainmaker's favorite watch in 2021)

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july 2022 update: A great choice today in 2022 if you are in the market for a new watch is the Garmin 255 (non touch) at 350€ www.garmin.com/it-IT/p/780139... , or garmin 955 (touch) 500+€
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Matt Legrand and DC Rainmaker
00:41 Life changing Updates?
02:12 Battery Life
03:09 Build Quality
03:55 Made For Multisport
06:57 So many Apps
08:30 physiological Tracking
08:51 Integration
09:08 What I don't Like
11:48 Would I recommend this watch to a friend of mine in 2022
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@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

july 2022 update: A great choice today in 2022 if you are in the market for a new watch is the Garmin 255 (non touch) at 350€ www.garmin.com/it-IT/p/780139#undefined , or garmin 955 (touch) 500+€

@sabacandari6745 Жыл бұрын

if you could get one today would you do 945 or 255? the 945 is only $40 more (on sale right now)

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

255 ALL DAY!

@clementherce1612 Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi For which reasons please? Seems 255 doesn't have the maps included

@BarryGForde Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi you say you would take the 255 now... Any reasons why?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

@@BarryGForde huge battery life and improved physiological metrics (hrv etc). If u need maps though, 945 or 955 are the way to go

@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Ok...I'm somehow a wee bit late here - but thanks for the shout-out!!!

@nik9401 2 жыл бұрын

I love it, as i would only get a watch with full on maps. Programme my trainings, battery life, training load, body battery and the small weight. But yes, Watch faces are unspectacular 😄! Great review ! Cheers

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

The maps!! I had forgot about those, they rip!

@rodrigonarita2648 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome, high quality video Patrick!! Totally agree on the analysis, I absolutely love my 945.

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodrigo! #945gang

@BoxCarBoy12 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a brand new 945 from Prime Day for $350. I'm deciding between it and the Instinct Solar, which I got for cheap as well, since as someone who doesn't train seriously but still bikes a ton I'm not sure I'll make use of all the 945's features

@peterkisidaj9329 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick, thanks for your great review! I've got FR 935, haven't upgraded to 945 as I still love 935 and it's like hard to say goodbye to it :) I noticed and I'm thinking if to go for a brand new Epix 2, but it's hugely expensive, I don't need maps, navigation, I'm runner, need it primarily for running up to marathon and for all day long wearing even for sleep tracking during night. Yes I'm pretty used to have 935 every night during sleep. As you said, so fantastic lightweight sport tester. That's why I don't want to urge to "bulkier" Epix. That leightweight of 935/945 is awesome, tailored for runners :). Now I'm more thinking if new FR955 or 945 plus or something like that might come out soon, I mean e.g. by May/June this year. Then I'd like to wait otherwise dilemma if to go for FR945 or Epix 2, but 945 a bit more likewise :) Best, Peter from Slovakia

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey peter! Yeah the form factor is so dope.. Like the perfect mix of lightness, build quality, size.. I love it! Having come from a fenix previously, I really appreciate the lightness

@johnlongman1500 Жыл бұрын

Great review Patrick. So much better than the rapid speak mainstream reviewers.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you john!

@robj3773 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on waking up with sunrise. My solution has been to use an Amazon Alexa routine to control a smart light bulb. You can offset it by an hour either way and have it tell you the weather too. Even stagger a series of routines for different times.

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing 🙏

@robj3773 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi Oh bonus tip you can set it up for whatever time zone you want. I have a coloured bulb simulates sunset in Sydney so when I'm phoning people there I have a feeling of the timezone there. Really helps when Europe & Australia have opposite summers & winters.

@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tested a lot of these watches and I have to agree. The 945 is still an excellent option. The new Fenix 7 (or Epix) might be worth considering. And it’ll be very interesting to see what and when Garmin update the 945 to the 955. Great video as always!!! 👌

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt! Love that video series, it’s really cool. Do you think the 955 will come out like is rumoured in the mid portion of this year?

@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi - No idea but I think it’s possible. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@XavierMontet 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 945 too and I think it's still worth it only if you can have it for a good price. I was lucky to buy it at 260€ so no regrets 🙂 Let's see what the 955 will be like!

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Dude 260 is SUCH A GOOD PRICE!

@XavierMontet 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi it was not from a retailer but a "second-hand" (even though it was still sealed in its box, and with the bill for the warranty). Before that I had a Coros Pace 2 which is a really good watch too (but with less insights on training, sleep, recovery...).

@eagleMMMm 2 жыл бұрын

I have forerunner 945..im very satisfied 👍👍👍

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

It's good! 955 out today, can't wait to upgrade

@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.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

I would go with the 965! New screen, touchscreen, stamina feature etc

@stasyershov2294 Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi and if of these two?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

945 if you want maps 🗺️

@nelb.4976 2 жыл бұрын

love my 945, and got it at 480 USD! No complaint at all...

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, really solid choice!

@minitombo Жыл бұрын

Would you care sharing or doing a video on the settings you use to get the best battery life?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey Dane! Usually i just keep the standard factory settings, i might turn the connection off from the phone if i just want bit o extra battery. if I'm really f*cked LOL i will turn all the brightness down, shortest bg light time possible, pulse ox off, log hrv off, and set gps to ULTRATRAC

@perro0076 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly gives a lot of information. I swear by Polar Beats. It tells me how many calories of Fat vs Muscle I burn. So I know exactly how to tailor my nutrition.

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I need to look into that

@OffRadarPro_3768 Жыл бұрын

The gps on the 945 can sometimes be inaccurate pisses me of sometimes 🤣

@sebastianpenin1989 Жыл бұрын

Garmin 255 or 945? Both are 319€ !

@milesfitzgerald 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine. Is there a way to see swim, bike, run total distance of the week on the watch face?

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Miles! I need to check on that, not as far as I have it set up on my watch

@os2171 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. But my question is if the heart rate monitor is not accurate at all (as you said) then all the relevant metrics are also incorrect: HRV, bmp, stamina, heart zones, effort… how can you recommend it and say that the upgrade is worth because of the addition of health metrics if these are off?

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend, fair question! Maybe I did not explain it well enough in the video. The optical wrist based heart rate monitor is inaccurate only during activity, because of all the added movement during the swimming, running, hiking etc; during cycling it can still be ok most of the time, but it will not display data in real time compared to a hr strap or hr arm strap. All the health metrics are done at rest, and here I have found the optical hr to be precise 95-99% of the time. So yes, I can recommend it 100% as a cool tool to lifestyle stats as they are precise!

@keithwheeler100 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

🙌👐🙌👐

@ed7268 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 935, love it. I have some screen issues, so I need to upgrade. Would go for 945, although I hear rumours that 955 may be out Q2. Decisions, decisions......

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

If you need it now absolutely and find a great deal, I would go 945 - if you can wait, 955 should be out somewhere in Q2 (not confirmed but it could be). Even though they have been saying it for years at this point 😂 I think it will come out with added Stamina feature

@asdfmark 2 жыл бұрын

If you need a watch now, what would you consider a good price for the 945?

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, we have intel on the discord chat that the 955 is coming out real soon discord.gg/z9BKgHgV so I would wait. A good price that I would be willing to spend right now for the 945 would be 270-300€ but personally I would wait one second and see what happens

@asdfmark 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi you were correct more info out today on the new watches! While waiting for the new information, I was able to grab a new from retailer 945 for $355 (USD). In a watch, I would like music and maps (I get lost easily.) on the watch. I am the slowest jogger there is, but would like metrics to pinpoint why I am not recovering or training properly. Should I keep the 945 even though it is older technology or go to the new 255, pay more and not get maps. (Or is maps coming to the new 255?)

@bertandries3840 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi Could you possible send another invitelink to this discord? Thanks!

@sdn7087 Жыл бұрын

I'm considering on buying one right now would you still recommend it, or are there other alternatives today?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

At this point I would personally get the 955 for all the added features and the touch capabilities tbh; if you are tight on finances (or can snag a used one for a really cheap price like 250) the 945 could still be a good option if you need maps. If you don’t need maps, 255

@DS-um9hi Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi wiggle have it at 299 GBP am torn between it and the instinct 2

@danijelkraljdotcom Жыл бұрын

Ciao Patrick! I can get a brand new 935 for 159€. Should I go for it as a beginner or it is outdated? Thanks!

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

I would not advise it, I would get a Garmin 255 🙏

@danijelkraljdotcom Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi Thank you for your quick reply! What about 745 and 935 compared to 255?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

745 or 945 would be ok I guess, but the thing is the 255 is basically the new 945, with a ton of new features and mega battery life. I think it’s really worth investing the extra 150€ to get it because it will last you a really long time. If you get a 745 the battery life is not a lot, and 945 used the battery life might have already started deteriorating

@danijelkraljdotcom Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi Hai ragione!! Mille grazie!

@l.m.1379 2 жыл бұрын

With the 945, can you start alternate between music and workouts/maps without having to end the workout?

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Maps: yes Workout: I don’t know Music: need to test that too, will do it later in the day

@asdfmark 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi were you ever able to determine if you can alternate between music, workout and maps?

@florianeny 2 жыл бұрын

Bought the for runner 945, three years ago, about $800, now battery fully drained in matters of hours, called the service center in Taiwan, they said cannot repair, only replace is possible and the cost is... $140 usd. No others options... So a $800 USD Garmin watch can last only 3 yrs and Garmin is OK with that and is asking you to pay $140 to continue to use that model... Really? Are we talking about responsible and fair business here? Quality product? it really the way it should happen? 3 year obsolescence cycle? I was really a big fan of Garmin… but to pay that $ amount to continue to use a 3 yr old watch is outrageous… #garminforrunner #garminforrunner945 #GARMIN

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that bro! Mine after 9.30h of tracking, with notifications from the phone and Bluetooth sensors, still has 50% left exactly

@piotrekpiotrek5088 2 жыл бұрын

Johny Rambo is back

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah

@DanBP21 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using my Fenix 3 every day since 2015 and is still worth it

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

I gave my fenix 3 to my dad - still working flawlessly to this day!

@King-pi2zx 2 жыл бұрын

I have put over 2000 hours of training on my 945 the battery is pretty bad now .....

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey king! Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that; mine is still holding up, although I might have less hours on it. Is there a way to see how many hours of training you have put on in the device

@King-pi2zx 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi no i dont think so. I train around 800 hours a year and have it since 2019. I mean its not bad and to be expected but still i dont think you can change the battery Today one of the Buttons died:(

@HKberg 2 жыл бұрын

Great watch but cant measure hrv accurately....actually garmin is struggling with hrv with all there new watches

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Very true; let’s hope the 955 comes along and makes it better

@R0lDS Жыл бұрын

Hi do you think the 945 is still worth it in 2023 😅?

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Only if you already own one, It breaks, and you have to pay 140€ to get it substituted by Garmin 🤣 which is exactly what happened to me haha. I would go with the 965 for touchscreen, display, new features etc wtc

@marvingiehl 5 ай бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzihow did it break? 🤔 Did you have an accident?