12 Best Triathlon Watches Of 2022
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- Here are the top 12 triathlon watches as of August 2022.
Best place to buy:
Coros Pace 2: amzn.to/3AnycOx
Polar Pacer: amzn.to/3JZgK6i
Polar Pacer Pro: amzn.to/3A0KsTE
Wahoo Elemnt Rival: amzn.to/3STPeuI
Polar Vantage V2: amzn.to/3R2iz4L
Polar Grit X Pro: amzn.to/3w5QCRb (sale price)
Garmin Forerunner 945: amzn.to/3AlgTxs (sale)
Garmin Forerunner 745: amzn.to/3PqmDu7 (sale)
Apple Watch Series 7: amzn.to/3w59RdY
Garmin Instinct 2: amzn.to/3pl2R8M
Garmin Forerunner 255: amzn.to/3SVgIjF
Garmin Forerunner 955: amzn.to/3SPFDFs
Garmin Fenix 7: amzn.to/3A0DiyD
Garmin Epix 2: amzn.to/3PkhBzv
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Best place to buy:
Coros Pace 2: amzn.to/3AnycOx
Polar Pacer: amzn.to/3JZgK6i
Polar Pacer Pro: amzn.to/3A0KsTE
Wahoo Elemnt Rival: amzn.to/3STPeuI
Polar Vantage V2: amzn.to/3R2iz4L
Polar Grit X Pro: amzn.to/3w5QCRb (sale price)
Garmin Forerunner 945: amzn.to/3AlgTxs (sale)
Garmin Forerunner 745: amzn.to/3PqmDu7 (sale)
Apple Watch Series 7: amzn.to/3w59RdY
Garmin Instinct 2: amzn.to/3pl2R8M
Garmin Forerunner 255: amzn.to/3SVgIjF
Garmin Forerunner 955: amzn.to/3SPFDFs
Garmin Fenix 7: amzn.to/3A0DiyD
Garmin Epix 2: amzn.to/3PkhBzv
Or use discount code: "matt_legrand" on the Dialed Cycling Website: dialedcyclinglab.com/watches/
Fantastic videos! I've been a longtime DC Rainmaker follower and recently subscribed to your channel. Your footage is stunning! I recently got a 255 for my wife (i've got an Epix and love it coming from an old vivoactive HR) Looking forward to seeing how she likes the 255 once it arrives!
I'm also a huge DC Rainmaker fan! I kind of think of him as the encyclopedia of sports technology. Very cool guy! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Awesome video, Matt! It always feels like I’m going to the cinema when I watch your videos!! Soooo good. Also I’m about to purchase a 955 solar so I’m glad it’s high up 😂
Oh you’ll love the 955 solar. Great device. Hope you and Mary are doing well. 👍
Another great video Matt! Thank you!!
My pleasure! Thank you buddy!
Pretty impressive list of watches, you've put together here.
I'm impressed by the placement of the FR255, and the placement of the other Garmin offerings doesn't really come as a surprise.
Where I understand the logic in it, I'm a bit bummed you didn't even give the FR920XT an honorable mention! lol
Great video, Matt. You've absolutely mastered this genre of ours. Well done!
FR920XT was so far out front that I could even consider it against these tiny little watches. 😃
@@mlegrand great point! 🤣
Great detailed and quick overview. Surprised where the 945 landed but really it is reflective of how Garmin really shook the market with the new line. Wow.. Apple placed... in shock there given the continued struggle they have with battery life but yes they are at least paying more attention to the fitness needs.
The 255 should be higher Matt - like second place!! It has really put the market on its ear with so many of the higher end features/capabilities at a much lower price. Yes the 955 and Fenix are much more capable watches but at double the price. I love my 255. 255 is King for me given the price to capability trade off. No surprise though that Garmin owns the top spots which they should.
Regardless, awesome concise overview as always. Editing, content and presentation always on point and just love the channel.
I'm a big fan of the 255 and I think if this was a best triathlon watch value type video it'd be my number 1. Thanks for always supporting this channel Al!
I really enjoy watching your videos. Great work! I recently bought a Garmin FR255 and it is fantastic.
Glad you're enjoying that one KC! I'm a huge fan of that watch. It's probably what I'll be recommending to a lot of people going forward. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I love your reviews, they are extremely well made. Props for that! I am a bit confused however by the discrepancies between this review and the 2021 review....
Thank you so much for the kind words. It's been a while since my 2021 review. What kind of stuff are you seeing? Maybe something along the lines of the 945?
Such great content - totally in agreement start to finish. Awesome video
I saw your video today and thought "Oh no, he's going to think I'm copying all of his lines". 😂
@@mlegrand haha no we just know good things when we see them! Again - great work!
This channel is so underrated. Keep up the great work! :)
Dude, super nice of you to say this. 🙏 Thank you so much and keep me posted on any topics you'd like me to explore.
@@mlegrand Well, i have an idea :)
Maybe it would be interesting to compare Garmin's Body Battery with similar features from other brands, like daily readiness score from Fitbit etc...
@@ognjenkoprivica607 - My buddy FitGearHunter might have done that topic on his channel. 👌 It’s a great idea!
Thank you. Very informative. You did a ton of work to have this data. Good job
Thank you so much Jeuel! It’s been really fun to test all of these devices. Hope you’re having a good tri season. 👌
@@mlegrand You're welcome. This tri season has been good. Did a 51.50 and a 70.3 already. Still undecided on my next watch. Torn between Epix 2 and Fenix7 solar. Any reco?
@@jeuelc - Battery life is better on the Fenix but I think you’d prefer the Epix. The screen is very nice and charging it once per week isn’t a huge deal. 👌
Coros pace 2 here. Had it about a year after returning multiple faulty Garmin Fenix 5's. Has everything I need and at that price point it can't be beaten. The only thing I miss from the garmin is a drill mode for indoor swimming but apparently thats something coros are working on adding.
I would love to see drill mode for swimming from Coros 🙌 That would make me very happy. The Pace 2 is a great device at a great price. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Yup, that would be amazing
Got the 955 and really dont regret it. I'm still discovering it but it's just a fantastic watch
That’s what I’ve been wearing a lot recently also. 👌 Hope training is going well. 👍
I 100% agree with your list. Loved the video. Didn't hear you list a price for every watch you mentioned but I guess it's listed in the description and in your comment. I'm 95% sure I'm going to get the 955 (non solar), I kind of want to see the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 before I decide. I have all my tracking right now through my Samsung phone and I know Garmin will have a better ecosystem but it sucks starting over when it has thousands of my runs and all my data already.
I would suggest finding something non-brand specific like Strava to be your source of truth. That way if you switch to Garmin/Polar/Wahoo/Samsung etc in the future you still have all of your history in one location. The 955 is a fantastic watch. That's the one I've been wearing the most lately. Thank you for all the kind words, watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand oh great idea. Both support Stravia a d NRC I think.
I just did my first tri yesterday and have been practising swimming a bit while wearing my garmin 5s and the GPS tracking during swims is so bad hahaha. My dad just gave me his old iPhone X so maybe I will consider the Apple Watch. Thanks for the video. Loved the start where you were at the pond.
That's fantastic Josh! Nice work on that triathlon. You might really like an Apple watch for triathlon events. It's maybe not quite as designed for the sport when compared to some high-end offerings from Garmin but I think you'll love the smart watch features that make this watch hard to beat. I'm working on a watch comparing the two brands now. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Amazing intro. And get video as well. I might do solar down the road
Thanks! I've been wearing the 955 and whenever I'm out there and it's really sunny I always wish it was solar.
With Apple now getting into really “sports” mode seriously, it would be interesting to see how they will give jitters to their competitors.
Another great video, Matt. Quality 🔝 notch!
Totally agree Apar! Yeah, I think this fall might be interesting with Apple making more moves in this direction. We'll see 🤷♂️
Apple simply won’t compete in my opinion until they can make a watch which will do 4-5 days of good use which I mean 3-4 runs or activity’s a week. I appreciate the amoled screens are power hungry but Garmin have proved it’s more than doable with the Epix. I’m an Apple fanboy for a phone and have been for years but watch wise Garmin all the way for me, you simply can’t beat the whole interface and data you get via the connect app. (Fenix 7x SS user)
@@nickdixon9362 - I agree. I do have some Apple content coming up on my channel. Lots to like but it’s not perfect for triathlon or endurance athletes.
@@nickdixon9362 I agree Nick. To me amoled screens on wrists looks weird. A watch should have more traditional look/display. I prefer Fenix display over Epix/AW.
Hi Man! Next time could you give us analysis about the new Amazfit GTR 4 to use in triathlon and other benefits of lifestyle watch? And also if this new brand resembles with coros pace 2? Thanks man!
Hi Daniel! I’ll start working on a standalone review of that watch but I’m not sure it has a triathlon mode. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
love my 955 solar - it's an amazing watch
Absolutely 👍 Very good watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Excellent video, thanks! fortunately or not, Garmin makes the best watches in this category, so how else are you going to do it? Were you tempted to wait for the Enduro 2?? not really a triathlon watch specifically, but neither is the Instinct i suppose. Cheers from Down under.
I'm very tempted to wait for the Enduro 2. That watch looks amazing. I haven't been able to get one for testing yet but my understanding is that it's similar to a Fenix 7 with a longer batter life. So think it'd have to fall into that Fenix/Epix/Tactics watch group here. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Just fetched my FR955 home, keen on loading it up and see what it gives me versus my current 935...
There’s a lot new on this 955 and I think you’re really going to enjoy it. It’ll take a few weeks to dial in the HRV stuff but it’s a nice metric to track. Keep me posted on what you think of it after you’ve had it for a bit. 👌
Hey Matt, thanks for this really helpful video, I was wondering, though between the Epix watch, and the Enduro 2, which one is the better watch?l for triathlon?
They're both similar as far as features go. The Enduro 2 has an insane amount of battery life but I think the Epix gen 2 or the new Epix Pro might be easier to see. The larger Epix Pro also has a bit longer battery life but all of the options should be able to make it through a very long triathlon. Best of luck with training and racing!
Bought a 255 so far so good used for jog/walk and cycling
Great device Megnon 👌 I think it’s such a good value for what you’re getting. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Love and appreciate this video. If I had to buy today I think I would get a Fenix. Nothing to make fun of. The truth is Garmin crushes what they do, in a good way.
I agree. Garmin seems solid on the triathlon watch front. Maybe Apple will put more of a dent into this niche in the near future. At this past weekends triathlon, I noticed Apple Watches and Garmin watches. I didn't see a lot else. 🤷♂️ Hope you are well Dove!
@@mlegrand I’m intrigued by the Apple Watch users. I literally have zero interest. But I’ve been sucked in by Garmin years ago. Just an old lady who is used to their interface.
Thanks to your channel i discovered the forerunner 255, but sadly I'm still waiting for it to be available in my local tech stores
Hope it comes there soon Antoni! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I cannot decide between my different watches (Garmin, Polar, Huawei, Amazfit, Samsung,.. ) 😅 , but i think overall the Epix Gen 2 does the best job. It tracks everything and gives the best suggestions to improve Training/fitness. So it will become my "Daily Driver".
That’s what I have on this morning also. It’s a great device. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Quality production! I would like to echo another comment here about liking to see a review of best value for the price. I dislike the term 'budget' watch because the acceleration in pricing mimics the smartphone industry. While I own a Fenix 7X SS, it doesn't really do anything more for my needs compared to my FR945 LTE. That's why I also like to see growth in competition. We all win that way. So I've been experiencing Suunto 9 Peak as well as following other brands. It's a shame that Wahoo has hit hard times and looks like the Rival is left behind.
Yeah, but maybe Wahoo can continue to iterate on their device 🤷🏻♂️. I’m hopeful. The more competition the better. I’ll work on a Best Value Tri Watch list. 👌Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Greats Vid . In my opinion I think 945 LTE is better choice than old 945 .You get better gps maybe as good as 745 & new HRM plus smaller case size.
Good point Ryan 👌 I should have mentioned this one. The GPS accuracy is much better on the LTE also.
I cant decide in between the Garmin 955 or the Garmin fenix 6pro (for triathlon and many more activities) which one do you recommend?
For me personally, I’d go for the 955. I love the morning report and I missed it a lot when testing other watches. It is more of a plastic watch so you may prefer the look of the Fenix. Hard call.
Let me know what you end up with and how you like it. (There’s also been rumors of a 965 🤷🏻♂️)
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I took 255 music, superb watch, though less than 4GB of usable space in 2022 is an effing joke.
I agree. That seems like a misstep. It’s an amazing watch but if they’re going to have music storage it ought to be a good bit more. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I can't decide in between garmin instinct 1 or wahoo elemnt rival. which one do you recommend getting? (Triathlon and running purpose)
I'd skip the Wahoo Rival at this point. I'm not 100% sure on what's going on over there. Maybe some restructuring? The Instinct 1 is good but the Instinct 2 is a bit better in terms of features. Are you seeing discounts on these two? Keep me posted on what you end up with and how you like it.
@@mlegrand The wahoo is currently at 200 and the intinct 1 is at 250. Im still trying to decide.
@@mlegrand Just to let you know, i actually went for the garmin fenix 6 pro solar, i found a great deal on Amazon for it, it arrives this Friday!
Still wish I would've waited a bit and got the 255 instead of the instinct 2. Oh well! Still love the i2.
The Instinct 2 is excellent, I’m sure you’ll love it. Great value and a bit more durable than the 255. 👌
Great video! Very in dept and informative.
Right now the price difference between the regular Fenix 7 and the 955 solar is similar. My question is, for someone who trains for a triathlon, which one of the two would you suggest?
Thanks!
Both would be excellent options. I'd honestly go with whichever one you think looks best. For me, that's probably the Fenix 7. Thanks Sam. Keep me posted on what you do and what you think of the device.
Thanks for the quick reply, I do prefer the look of the Fenix 7 especially with the stainless steel case. I'll keep you posted on my thoughts once I use it! Thanks Matt!
@@mlegrandHey Matt, just got my fenix 7 yesterday! It's great so far. There's so much data on offer and figuring my way around them. Went for a swim today and one thing I did notice is the lap count, it did seem to miss a lap or two. Have you ever faced something like this yourself?
@@samsiddaraj1159 - yes, I swim a lot with these watches and it will eventually miss a lap or two. It tends to do well as long as it can detect the acceloration from each lap and as long as the arm with the watch is doing strokes. (it'll miss kick sets). There is a drill mode where you can correct as needed and that's what I use for kick sets.
Where would you place the "old" Garmin Fenix 6X in this list??? (I know its not from this year, of course). I can't find enough reasons to change my Fenix 6 yet.
I think along side the 945. They have similar gps antenna and chips sets. I would vote for you to keep that Fenix 6X as long as possible. You're getting more value out of it for sure. 👌🏻 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Garmin 945 was very bad for my open water swimming. I don't use it anymore, I think its been a gift to my dad who doesn't swim and is into marathon running. We still use Garmin 745. I don't see a substitute for apple heart rate monitor. Especially since a lot of my training moves to heart rate zones.
You’re going to love that new HR zones on Watch OS 9. Very nice addition. Thanks Juie!!!
I can't wear a watch, and I don't do triathlon, but thanks for the feature breakdown!
Maybe something like an Oura ring? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand if I had a wish list device, I'd like all the features of one of these watches built into a chest strap.
(I just don't like stuff on my wrists or fingers as they're really bony) cheers!
@@galenkehler - That would be a cool device!
What is your take on the apple ultra?
I've been using it a lot lately. I'm in the middle of a series of videos swimming/biking/running with the AWU 2. I think it's an ok option for triathlon. It can go the ironman distance but battery life isn't it's strength. Overall, I'd say that it's a really great smart watch and an ok triathlon watch. Garmin is still better for the specific sport but lacks the integration with the iPhone and smart watch features.
I have a colleague of mine who went swimming 10k marathon and Garmin 945 stopped randomly tracking activity at 3,3km. Never had an issue with my 745 and I don't need music storage and golfing features, please.
I don’t gold either so I can’t speak to those features but there have been quite a few watches as of late and so this video might be a bit dated. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
How would the Apple Watch ultra stack in this list asking for help dunno if I should get it or not?
Well, I think it might be in that top 3-4. I actually haven't reviewed it yet but a lot of it will come down to personal preference. If you enjoy the larger Apple Watches then I think you'd have a hard time with a Garmin. Switching away from what you're used to is hard. What do you use now?
@@mlegrand I am currently brand new to triathlon and don’t have a watch but in the market for one.
Just not sure if I go the Apple Watch route cause I have an iPhone and would be easier to connect I assume or the Garmin route?
@@jordan7102 - No watch at all? I’d consider the 955 if you’re really enjoying triathlon.
Coros pace 2 or Garmin 255 which one is best any reviews
I haven't put those two against each other but I'd pick the 255. It's a very impressive watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Guessing the Enduro 2 just falls into that F7/Epix category?
I haven’t tested it yet but it’s basically a Fenix 7X with better battery. 👌
I was waiting to listen about amazefit t rex 2.
Here's a full review: th-cam.com/video/lovYq4HHlQE/w-d-xo.html
I changed my fenix 6xpro to fenix 7x solar, and it’s really better. Definitely faster and high accuracy.
The GPS accuracy should be significantly better even if you don't use the multi-band gps all the time. I think the adaptive setting is the way to go. Glad you're enjoying it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I didn't see the Suunto 9 Peak 🤔 it's Achilles is no ANT+ or good maps like Garmin's top watches. But, i think it could hang in there with the rest of the watches you talked about
I’ve yet to review anything from Suunto. I would love to check out there offerings, I just haven’t had the chance yet. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand enjoyed the comparison between the 12 watches.
@@trailzrock2 - thanks so much TrailzRock!
The new ENDURO 2 is really something
I agree. I'd really love to get my hands on it for some testing. Very interesting watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
In my opinion the new garmin 955 is the best!
That's what I've been wearing the most recently and it's a very nice watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
How the Enduro 2 isn't on this list is shocking? Easily one of the top 3 if not best triathlete watches on the market
I don’t have one to review. It’s new and I am hoping to get one here to test. We’ll see. I would guess it’d fall into that Fenix/Epix/Tactix series of watches at this point and yes, it be at the top of the list here. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it.
If I can get wahoo elemnt rival for 130€ is that a good deal for beginner? I also have wahoo element bolt v2 so it will be synced better?
The Wahoo Rival is not a watch I would recommend at this point.
@@mlegrand What would you recommend? I am a bit tight on the budget and I found new rival for 130€.
@@MetalFukaz - What sports do you like to do? The Garmin FR 255 is fantastic full featured triathlon watch at a good price. Are you on Android or Apple? The Apple Watch SE is a decent option for triathlon as well. I guess it all depends on your goals with the watch. Triathlon mostly? The Rival isn't that bad. Maybe it's the way to go at that super low price. I just worry that Wahoo might be done with watches at this point. 🤷♂ Not that the watch would stop working or anything crazy like that but you might not get as many updates, support or future updates.
@@mlegrand I was swimming for 12 years when I was young, but I had to stop. Now for 2 years I am driving bikes but not that serious. And recently I started swimming again and training a bit more on the bike so I want to try on triathlon. I have apple watch series 3 but the battery is terrible it lasts only one day. I mean for 130€ I don’t think I can go wrong with Rival? I also have element bolt and heart rate monitor from them. If it lasts me at least 2 years I am happy.
@@MetalFukaz - Yeah, give it a try and keep me posted on what you think. 👌
The watches get more expensive as you reach the top of the list - is it taking into account overall value for money? I know people value different features, well, differently, but interested to know from your perspective if the extra features as the list goes on are actually worth the extra money?
Yes Simon that is correct. I didn't rate these by value. If I did a 'best value' list, I think I'd put the 255 at the top. It's impressive for what you get. I am thinking about making a best budget list 🤔
@@mlegrand Thanks Matt - I'm weighing up between the 255 and 955 right now, so good to know. 🙂
@@SimonMathews - Those are two good options. I think it all comes down to the money 💴 you're ok with spending but I do have a video comparing those exact watches if you want to check it out. 👍
@@mlegrand I'm lucky in that I have some gift cards I can use, so the price difference between them isn't actually that important to me the more I think about it.
I want the mapping of the 955, but it will also have to double as my everyday watch, and I'm worried it might be a bit chunky for shirt sleeves at work, where of course the 255 has the slimmer profile.
I won't use the mapping a huge amount, but just good to know it's there if I do need it, hence my dilemma - chunkiness vs little used, but useful nonetheless feature.
@@SimonMathews I'm in the exact same boat. I decided on the 955 obviously it had little bonuses like a little bit bigger battery life, training readiness and stuff like that but I'm also concerned about how thick it is compared to the 255.
Matt actually said he doesn't really feel a difference so that gave me hope it won't be uncomfortable sleeping with it on or stand out too much on my wrist. I was also excited to see the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 but that thing is a beast too (super thick) at least Samsung finally got more than 24 hours battery life but 2-3 days is nothing compared to a Garmin.
Most of the mentioned missing features in Fenix 7 / Epix ( compared to 955 ) are in beta firmware right now, so they will come soon.
Yeah, I know the HRV is in there and I hope that it gets the Morning Report as well. It's a nice little feature. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
well, thanks for making it. it's nice to see that my current watch is your top pick 😁
@@mutebg - It’s a very nice option for triathlon. 👌
Wahoo Rival not good for swimming. After using my Elemnt Rival for running and cycling, I finally went for a swim today, and it was working perfectly during my swim training, but nearing the end, in the cool down it started to vibrate, I saw it and the letters got blurry and then it turned off, since then it has not turned on again.
Oh no! That sounds really bad. I know Wahoo its is going through a lot of changes right now. I wonder if they'll keep making watches. Hope you're able to get it running again.
@@mlegrand Thanks for ask, actually i'm using now the Garmin Forerunner 255 and goes amazing for my needs, thanks for you recommendations.
Would’ve been nice to hear about that HR tracking. Like can you record your HR from the watch during the swim or do you need a strap?
Good question. All of these watches will attempt to track heart rate while swimming from the optical HR sensor on the watch. Accuracy is a big mess because of all the movement in the arms while swimming. If heart rate tracking while swimming is your biggest feature request, I’d suggest a chest strap. The Garmin Swim HRM is the best if you’re doing lap swimming.
@@mlegrand Thanks for the reply, so they will attempt it? It’s not that it only works with a chest strap?
I currently use Polar Vantage M2 and that tracks HR using wrist
@@sizzler1474 - Yes, all these watches that I mentioned will attempt it just like the Vantage M2. I just wouldn't trust the results. Is swimming your primary thing?
@@mlegrand The triathlon sports would be. Im running a marathon in April, did 2 triathlons last year and will do events around these sports so it changes. I do love data and like the fact that it gives me some idea what my HR is like even just a bit especially as it sometimes help if I get a little panicky. My fitness and ability has improved loads since wearing a watch. I just don’t want to have another piece of kit that I have to use in order to get a result that I’m getting from my current watch, albeit not 100% accurate.
Im leaning toward the Garmin 955 over another Polar product. I think the fact that it’s just completely different also attracts me, new gadget to learn!
@@sizzler1474 - Garmin just announced a new 265 and 965 this morning. Might be worth a look? But that or the 955 would be excellent choices. I would highly recommend them. Keep me posted on what you end up with and how you like it. 👌
How many tries did you take to get the 'throwing' of the watches shots? Dropping of the watches? When you're doing those shots, do you know instinctively, "Yup, that's the keeper right there." Or is int only once you've got it on a big screen, at the appropriate speed do you know?
I loved seeing big brother (Instinct 2) so high up on the list. I've been bad at monitoring the channel, but can that bad boy really live without recharging at the wall? I was optimistic about the Enduro 2, but then I saw it was $1100 and all hope went out the window! I can't afford that for a watch???
Unless.............I rob a bank!
Yeah, that was dropping and then reversed. I think I only tried it 3 times but it took a bit of time to set up. I actually think I should have done it a few more times and maybe adjusted the lighting. I'm honestly not super happy with how it turned out. But I'm sure I'll try something similar in a future video. And yeah, I typically don't 100% know until I see it on the big screen. The Instinct 2 is a solid option. Just all around solid. I haven't tested the Enduro 2 but I really hope I get the chance.
What about suunto watches?
I've never tested them. Do you have one? What do you think? I've reached out to them so many times and heard nothing but crickets 🦗 🤷🏻♂️
@@mlegrand
I had one lost it but it was old just wondering what they had out
@@brocktrease3021 - I wish I knew more and could tell you. At some point, I'll just suck it up and buy one. 🤷♂
@@mlegrand if you end up doing I’ll definitely check it out thanks for the reviews and getting back time me
Where is Coros Apex Pro ?
I haven’t reviewed the Coros Apex Pro. I’ll reach out and see about reviewing it in it’s own video. Thanks
$ 350, 600 or $1,000 for a f....watch?????? Industry and media treating us for being stupid! Ask Mark Allen, Dave Scoot....what watches they wore.....? WTF!!!!! World getting stupid!
Yeah, these watches are expensive. I’ve been thinking about making a best budget GPS watch video but that would still be watches 300 and below. So still pretty pricey. 😬
Apple Watch has a huge battery problem. And a lack of physiological metrics.
They seem to be adding running metrics in Watch OS 9 but yeah, that battery life. 😬 🪫 It’ll be interesting to see what they do next with their announcement next week.