Why I chose Garmin 955 OVER the Apple Watch Ultra

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Why I chose Garmin 955 OVER the Apple Watch Ultra

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Apple's repackaged Apple Watch as an "Ultra" for those endurance adventure goers is still no match for Garmin's line of premium fitness wearables. I concluded that the 955 was the best in terms of battery life, training, and price. Enjoy
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00:00 Intro and Issues deciding Garmin v Apple
00:35 What to look for in buying
00:48 My current training
01:01 Battery Life
01:59 GPS Accuracy
04:48 Heart Rate Accuracy
05:33 Garmin's Training Platform
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@willnotburn 8 ай бұрын

Garmin: 15 meters, not feet, 95% of the time

@belgian_groenendael Жыл бұрын

My regular Fenix 7 is at 26% battery after 3 weeks, and I use it for exercise 3 times a week. Its awesome!

@Aldinequeen Жыл бұрын

I run with the both the Apple Watch ultra and Garmin Enduro 2. Just received the 265 and love it too!

@shaunmcdonough4642 Жыл бұрын

I agree completely. For me, no third-party apps, also I can do everything with buttons only, I like how programmed workout as well as recommended work-outs work, also for the triathlete, switching activity works really well, last I have a Garmin Edge for cycling and it integrates better with my Garmin stuff.

@dnice362 Жыл бұрын

You chose it because it’s better

@johnschertle6491 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely better! For his needs. Not for mine. Apple doesn’t yet offer a product to compete with Garmin for elite athletes. But apple is offering a different product - no compromise on the Apple connectivity. The Ultra is an option for a user who doesn’t want to switch watches from “life” to “workout”. Different purpose. Apple didn’t heavily market the Ultra as an “extreme sports” watch, which was a mistake, as it clearly isn’t. What it is is a fully functional Apple Connected Device, which has finally grown to dip a toe into the world of Marathons, Ultra-running, and the like. It’s a first step, but to their credit they didn’t compromise the crazy level of connectivity and function of an Apple Watch. Because of this they didn’t achieve a product which can go head to head with the more “exercise exclusive” Garmin offerings.

@johnschertle6491 Жыл бұрын

Sorry - apple *did* market the watch as an extreme sports watch is what I meant to write. Advertising which I have serious issues with.

@dnice362 Жыл бұрын

@@johnschertle6491 i completely agree, that was a mistake because it clearly is not. It can’t even touch garmin mediocre watches

@dnice362 Жыл бұрын

@@johnschertle6491 it’s a smart watch

@p504504 7 ай бұрын

0:20 "I have no loyalty for anyone. Never did never will." -- straight outta Dracula flow 1

@jvj2610 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video, I’ve been debating on which one i should get, series 9 or the 955 but i think your video just gave me the answer 🔥 definitely gonna go for the garmin as it suits my needs more right now

@WesJH 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been using the Ultra 2 for weeks, and my answer is still the same. 955 or newer all the way.

@04C89 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I agree with everything you said. I went from Apple watch 2 to Fenix 7 because of charging the battery every night and have no "Ragrets".

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

AW 2 to Fenix 7 is a helluva jump in functionality!

@SteveBIRK Жыл бұрын

Great video. I do think people training for some of these more serious training regimens the Garmin's are still better. That said I don't think I'd give up my Ultra. The battery gets me through runs with no phone and music. Along with additional apps and it's usefulness outside the gym it's my go to.

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective! Pinning this just to give someone a touch of an alternative POV.

@toddysurcharge771 5 ай бұрын

Garmin has been doing the phoneless music for a while now. Nothing new there, Apple is just late to the game like always

@TCPUDPATM 11 ай бұрын

I’m an amateur, I can’t seem to wear a chest strap, it throws me off. I love everything else about my Garmin 955, but the HR sensor is absolute garbage. I’m actually switching to the Apple Watch for the first time ever for the convenience of HR sensors after owning a 935, 944 and 955. For an athlete like you, as someone who wears a chest strap, I agree that the Garmin is a very clear choice. Great video!

@kennyzraht5804 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I just gave up on my Apple Watch 6, after I concluded that is just an extension of the phone, but with neat heart rate, and blood pressure monitoring. For fitness tracking, it really sucks. They can’t even be bothered to add a decent steps counter on this thing. You have to buy subscriptions to third party apps, after you already spent so much money to buy the watch.

@joemichael5155 Жыл бұрын

Apple wants you to buy those subscriptions because they get a 30% cut lol

@kennyzraht5804 Жыл бұрын

@@joemichael5155 ABSOLUTELY!! This disgusting behavior of theirs, reminds me of the early days of iPod. Having such a great player shipped with crap earphones. BUT...they had this partnership with Bose, so you could get better headphones/earphones instead. Right? Horrible!

@vpnconsult Жыл бұрын

Wise choice. Garmin is the sports watch. ⌚ Apple Watch is the smartwatch for Apples.

@travisharrisphotography Жыл бұрын

I see that you wear a nice Omega watch as well. I too have a nice watch collection and I keep beating myself up over 1. Wearing my Garmin 24/7 to get the most out of it (and not ever wearing my nice watches). or, just scrapping a Garmin and using a basic Casio to time runs and rest periods in the gym. Can you tell me how you balance the two?

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

Garmin is an easy balance for me with the WHOOP. I'll rock the Garmin usually for just my workouts, and then swap out for my Speedy. I even wear the Speedy in athletic clothes. WHOOP is my dedicated 24/7 tracker. That thing has only come off a handful of times over the last 3 years. If you don't have another 24/7 tracker, then that becomes a bit more tricky. I'd probably just wear the Omega on more formal/business occasions.

@LDNsurrey Жыл бұрын

Garmin is the only sports watch. 955 is very nice. Especially when my Series 6 and Ultra both used 75% battery on a recent 20k, go figure, Garmin has the real battery stamina.

@Jadelover123 Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the 3rd party app your using for marathon training? I am always looking for great training apps!!

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

HumanGo!

@dawgcanjumphigh 9 ай бұрын

The apple watch ultra is expensive for crying out loud. I actually have the Garmin Instinct Solar and I use it all the time. I do have a Forerunner 255 too, but I only use it for grabbing performance data the Instinct Solar won't record. No problems with battery performance on that thing also. Even the Forerunner 45s lasts longer than the apple watch ultra on a charge.

@kawaquackygreen5977 Жыл бұрын

Will any of these devices ever make you consider ditching the whoop and doing it all on one device?

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

Short answer: No. Firstly, I'm incredible impressed by the performance and recovery metrics Garmin has created. I'm going to do a 1:1 comparison between it an WHOOP. But, for me, no. I love the indiscreetness of WHOOP and they're continuing to innovate their metrics (e.g., recently redesign of their platform, and intro to stress daily measurements). I'm a traditional watch guy, so my Omega Speedy gets 99% of the wrist time. I've been wearing it while I sleep, but I'm not a fan of seeing it's screen first thing in the morning. BUT, I think many people would be 100% satisfied with just Garmin and it's metrics.

@kawaquackygreen5977 Жыл бұрын

@@WesJH thanks for the reply. I’ve been using the Fenix 7 for about 6 months but got a little fed up of its bulk (even on the 47mm) whilst I slept. Been using Whoop for around 2 and a bit weeks now. Still early days but I do find it’s starting to find it’s place in my training along side the Garmin. I’ve made the Fenix 7 my training device and the Whoop my well-being device that in everything else. Whoop on my bicep and Garmin on my wrist. Really looking forward to the Whoop strength strain working it’s way out soon.

@degs88 Жыл бұрын

AW since launch and recently switch to Garmin and will not look back until the battery and sports elements are fixed. Wondering what AI training software u use?

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

I was using HumanGo.ai. I enjoyed it but have since switched to Runna and really like the progress I’ve seen

@degs88 Жыл бұрын

@@WesJH thx will have a look!

@codytentis9909 Жыл бұрын

How about the 965 that just came out? Thinking about purchasing it! Sensors suppose to be a lot better more comparable to apple

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

Personally, I didn't see a good enough trade off from the reduced price on the 955 SOLAR versus the AMOLED upgrade on the 965. I believe both are similar in training offerings outside of that. BUT IF my decision was 955 nonsolar v 965, I'd go 965. I'm planning on training for an ironman next year, so I wanted the extra battery life.

@Tmacademia Жыл бұрын

Sensors on 965 are same as 955. 965 is essentially a 955 with amoled screen

@codytentis9909 Жыл бұрын

@@Tmacademia thank u Tim!👍🏻

@macb.631 Жыл бұрын

Sensor of Epix and Fenix which just came out are Gen 5 FR965 not - so when I would choose the Gen 5 sensors... But Apple is still leading the way

@vadabie3719 5 ай бұрын

It seems I'll need to invest in a heart chest strap along with an expensive sports watch; otherwise, the metrics and recovery predictions might not be accurate. How frustrating! Alternatively, I might just opt for an Apple Watch.

@josejr.8671 3 ай бұрын

Garmin heart rate has always been on point w me and sleep tracking and steps. Apple-watch is on the down curve to top athlete's that need realiable data. and remember take the data w a grain of salt and go see your doctor or regular checkups of your blood and levels. the watch is there to help but is not a medical device . listen to your body.

@lawhitey Жыл бұрын

Love Garmin over Apple but don't see the need to have the Speedmaster in shot when it has nothing to do with your comparison.

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

I edited out the rationale. I wear my speedy 90% of the time, and only utilize the Garmin when I'm actually training. This of course differs from people who wear a smart watch 100% of the time, and prefer the Apple Watch because of that reason.

@lawhitey Жыл бұрын

@@WesJH ah see makes sense if you actually talked about it but took it out in editing, I'm the opposite used to wear decent watches everyday (currently Tudor and used to have an old Speedy) and was a proper watch geek but the last couple of years since I've been wearing the Garmin's, I've gotten a bit anal about wanting to track my fitness/health 24/7 which has made my current decent watch redundant for 95% of the time.

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

@@lawhitey yea the Garmin is amazing at that. I try and limit screens in my face, and I'm a sucker for engineering. Classic watches are still my favorite. If I would lean more towards garmin than my speedy, it might actually make my WHOOP redundant and replace it.

@timcutbush Жыл бұрын

The Garmin is great but you can't make a phone call on it! you Can't stream music , podcasts on it whilst on a run. No ECG on the Garmin. Garmin Pay just doesn't work anywhere near as well especially in Europe. No Automatic SOS calling on the Garmin. If you're happy to make those sacrifices then go with the Garmin

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

The phone call and automatic SOS are something that the Ultra and Apple watches are good for. The other things, certain models of Garmin can do. Good points though for erring to the side of Apple.

@mden2490 Жыл бұрын

How often do you take ECG’s with your watch? I have the Ultra as well and as much as I like the ability to answer calls with my watch I always second guess answering calls with it is because I know it will greatly deplete the battery. I suspect if you took a poll must people still take there phone with them even if they are wearing an Apple Watch? And the answer to that is clear..battery life! I grew in a time where vm did not exist, now we have been programmed to believe that we can’t function without a watch that can’t take an ecg, play music, or take a call?

@timcutbush Жыл бұрын

@@mden2490 It's more the ability to make a call if something should happen whilst on a run. To be honest I have an exercise focus setup that blocks most incoming calls, I don't really want to be answering a random call mid run! I just like the ability to go out with just my watch and headphones and not lug my phone about too. I Guess I just prefer a smartwatch with sports functions. I'm not a serious runner that's going for a Ultre any time soon. If my running does become a lot more serious than a Garmin my week the the watch of choice

@mden2490 Жыл бұрын

@@timcutbush it's understandable, that you want to have a way of communicating with others in case something goes wrong. Nowadays, with most ultra races, they now require the racers to have a phone on them. I have to admit that when I wear the Garman Epix 2, I do miss being able to reply directly from the watch, but I do have to remind myself that I have my phone with me if it's that important to reply immediately. Both phones have their pros and cons, and it just comes down to personal preference and not so much which one is better than another when it comes to ability to answer calls or reply to texts.

@foetor Жыл бұрын

Why not 965? Great choice

@WesJH Жыл бұрын

I wanted the solar option, and with the release of the 965, the 955 price reduced. Only difference is the AMOLED display, which I personally do not care about. It does look pretty though