@@aCountryVegan - Sorry about that. I'll reach out to them today and see what is going on. Feel free to call or email them hopefully this discount code works. 👍
I'll be brutally honest: I usually start with Ray's video, then in no order I check out Des, Dave CTS and you. Man, you're just the Master of Cinematography and b-rolls. Ah, the new watches are great :D
That's a good order. I'm a huge fan of each of those guys! Some day it'd be fun to put them all in one room and have them talk trash about all of these manufactures. 😆 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thank you so much Samir!!! That's super nice of you to say! It's nice having a small group. I really like chatting with the people who watch these videos. Thanks for checking this one out!
Yeah, I could see how people might want more but there's a lot to like here. I'm guessing that these will start to get hard to find here pretty quickly.
Yeah! I'm actually really impressed with the 255. I'm working on that video edit right now but it's $350. Might be worth checking out. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Love your honest videos Matt! Even bought myself a forerunner 745 based on your recommendation(you had replied to me on another video). Your footage of the devices in every video is beautiful along with your crisp and to the point words. Keep it going ! 🖖🏼
I spit out my coffee, the Garmin engineers are testing our resolve LOL. They put quick release on the Epix 2, why not the forerunner 955? Loved the 945 for it’s light weight form factor and having similar features to its larger brother Fenix.
Liked the watch strap pun there 🤣 But all in all I'm sticking with my cheap running watch (Polar Pacer) + smartwatch combo, which come in cheaper combined (including a phone) than a 955 and are sufficient for my running needs. But the 255, I gotta admit, is looking interesting. They have resolved much of my complaints with the new features. A question, is the training status something it follows as a graph in the long run as Polar does with TrainingLoad Pro?
I’ve started and I’m seeing data all over the place with these watches. It’ll be a fun video and it’ll take some time but I think it’ll be interesting. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Really nice. I will love to see your openwater comparisons. I have a 945 that after the 9.60 update is doing some weird things in OW swimming. Sometimes It shows me the correct distance (sort of) but the track on the map misses most of the swimming and only shows the start and finish location and some weird lines between. (That doesn’t match with the distance shown )
Dang, sounds like a Garmin bug. I'll make sure my 945 is up to date before testing all of these watches. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hi Matt, Thank you for this great video! I have the 945LTE that I bought on the sales (returnable for a while still) as a transition watch whilst waiting on the 955. A comparison would be great. Waiting the firmware update for the 945LTE to see if that makes it closer to the 955. Being smaller than the 955 is a good thing in my view. Would like the touch screen though as had the 610/20/30 and enjoyed that functionality. 955 screen is also a tad bigger I believe. Thanks!
4:12 okay glad to know I'm not the only person who couldn't take the darn watch band off 🙂. Actually ended up taking it to a watch repair place, that guy took it off in like 10 seconds 😀.
He probably had the right tools. One of those little tiny medal forks or something. Garmin really wants us to use their watch bands and no other. 😂 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great video … really would be keen to see 955 Solar vs Fenix 7 Solar … was literally about to buy the Fenix before I saw the 955 details … and there is quite a price diff .. thanks
I would say that the 955 is basically a lighter Fenix in a lot of ways but I'll try to get ahold of a Fenix Solar to do some testing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thanks for sharing this!! Very interesting! Can you please do some more test to show us whether the GPS is accurate when doing open water swimming? Thanks!! If you can show also how the watch tracks open water laps, it would be awesome!!!
Now that the weather is nice here I do plan on doing a ton of open water testing. I'm very interested in showing a few watch options and how they do swimming. Open water swimming is tricky for all of these watches. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Love that you called out prices relative to inflation. Super impressive for any company not to jack their prices right now. This is probably the highest inflation I'll see in my lifetime...maybe with the exception of the coming August - December season
I agree. Probably the largest inflation event of our lifetime. Very interesting. I was proud of Garmin for the price structure of this watch. But I also posted a video about their new cycling computer (Edge 1040 Solar) that costs $750 which is almost double what other high-end cycling computers are selling for these days. 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Well I don't know if I deserve more 😂 It's nice having a smaller crew here because I can actually chat and get to know people. Keep me posted on what you think of this watch if you pick it up. 👌
@@mlegrand You really deserve and yeahh that's true having a chat with you is really great!! once i get my hand on it i'll tell what i think but i already know it's going to be ok because my current watch is the 235... so it will a huge step for me
@@mlegrand just bought it! i've got it for 2 days and really enjoy it (still discovering it) really light, really complete, so much features to discover... Bought it with the new HRM PRO plus. Your videos really helped me for my choice so i have to thx you👍
Thanks Matt great video as always. I would love to see your open water comparison video, not a topic that gets covered a lot but would be worth it, especially against an Apple Watch. Just in terms of other video ideas have you thought about a video talking about each of these metrics and what they mean for people, such as HRV etc. it seems to me that the presentation of these very detailed and specific metrics in a more digestible format is the way that everyone is going atm?!
That is a really good idea Carlos! I would love to do a deep dive on some of these metrics that aren't very well explained. It'd be fun to make some sort of series out of it. 👌
Yet again, your b-roll and cinematography are amazing. Sounds like an amazing watch, but I'm going to be brutally honest when I say, "WOO HOO! 935s are about to get really cheap!!" My 920 is still rockin' like a champion, but I'd really like some of the metrics that the newer 9XX watches bring to the table. Most notably, real sleep metrics. (Because it has no built in HR sensor, my 920 says I haven't has a single minute of REM sleep since April of 2019. LOL)
Ha! 😂 I'd also look at this 255 as a very very good triathlon watch. It's impressive. I don't know how cheap the 935 can go. At some point these things have to have a bottom limit. And then at that point is it worth spending the extra $50 to get something newer? 🤷♂️ Either way, keep rocking the 920! That thing has been an awesome value. It's hard to say if you'll ever get as much value out of these new watches as you've been able to get out of that one.
Seriously, I think they don't want people changing this thing. They really make you work for it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hey Matt great video. Do you think the 955 will still be relevant this year and next? I'm about to pick up a used Solar 955, and wondering if it will get left behind all the other models that are being released by Garmin
Hi Matt, love your sense of humor!👌 About the watch, will the 265 quick release band system work flawless on the 955? Seems from pics, the 955/965 pins are a bit thicker than other lower watches. Thanks 👍
The 955/255 pins should be compatible with other quick release options. It's a little harder to get these watch straps off but then you can use the same pins and connect the easier quick release band systems to these watches. I actually haven't tested the 265 here on my channel yet. I hope to be getting one in the next few days and then it'll take me a few weeks of testing before I can post a review. I'll try to mention the quick release system stuff. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I have a 955 after 100 days video coming up but it won’t talk specifically about swimming too much. Lap swimming is pretty much the same on all modern Garmin watches. Let me know if you have specific questions about it but Garmin is my preferred swimming watch because they allow for a drill mode. So you can account for anything that the watch doesn’t automatically pick up and have an accurate distance swam at the end of the workout.
@@mlegrand I never had any smart watch..recently started preparing for Triathlon...not even a single video on pool swimming for 955; googled..using drill log for now 1st question..where can I see history of saved drill logs ?
@@yolo801 - Every split is saved by default. If you switch to drill log mid swim you can do swim drills or kick sets that wouldn’t normally be recorded by the watch because your arm isn’t moving through the water and it’s unable to calculate that distance.
I used quick release and on being hit in open water my strap unstrapped... I was lucky enough to still get my watch but I prefer not having quick release from this. I wear my watch through everything, not just training so having it on better feels better and I've gone back to solid straps since 😅
Oh wow, that’s scary 😬 I’ve been testing a lot of watches for a future ‘best ow swimming watch’ video and the one I was really worried about falling off was the Apple Watch.
Hey Matt, first video I have ever watched and the content was great! I am new to Triathlons and am looking to buy my first watch. Is the Solar version worth the extra $100 in your opinion? Seems like the non-solar version should have plenty of juice to get you through even a full Ironman race. Am I correct in this assumption? I guess my only reasoning for needing the solar version would be for an ultra marathon of some sorts, but I am a long way away from attempting anything like that LOL. I would like to get many years (5-6) of use out of this watch so if it is worth the extra hundred then I will spend it.
Hi Trevor! Awesome news that you're getting into triathlon. I don't think you need the solar. I think you'll be happy with the battery life of this watch either way. There's going to be so many things to buy related to triathlon. I'd suggest putting that 100 towards something else that you might want. Do you have a power meter for the bike yet?
@@mlegrand I do not. I am assuming Garmin has that option and if I get a Garmin watch it would be better for me to buy the Garmin computer/power meter? Liked and subscribed! Thank you for the advice on the watch!
@@trevornix4458 - You do have the option to mix and match brands easily with this stuff. But one thing at a time I suppose. All of this tri stuff is expensive. Keep me posted on how the triathlon season goes. 👍
No next race for me. I just had achilles surgery. If things go really really well I might be able to do a sprint tri and walk the run at the end of the season. We’ll see. 🤷🏻♂️
Awesome! Need to start saving! Do you know if they have addressed any of the issues with the barometer sensor and the effects it has on messing up the elevation if something gets in that hole??
I can’t tell if that’s fixed. I’ve been swimming with it and pressing buttons under water. So far so good but the design doesn’t look that different. 😬
can you comment on the screen visibility indoors for the 955 Solar versus the non-solar, or the previous generation 945 LTE which doesn't have a solar glass or touch screen layer. (love the contrast/readability of the 945LTE and don't want to sacrifice too much readability going with the extra endurance provided with the Solar.
Thanks for your review! Triathlete here looking to buy my first watch. At first I was convinced to get the 955 but with now triathlon mode, music and smaller size on the 255 I'm more and more convinced to get the 255. I have one question though, the forerunner 955 states to have a 'road biking' as well as a 'Swimming/Running' profile which the 255 doesn't have, I was wondering what this includes exactly. I do have a Garmin edge 130 plus on my racebike so I'm not sure if that extra 'road biking' profile on the 955 is going to do a lot extra for me. Thanks a lot 💛
The 255 has biking, mountain biking and indoor biking. It really is a good option for a triathlon watch. The 955 is a nicer watch but if you want to save money I don't see any reason not to try the 255. 👍
Bought the polar v2 in sale for 360 7 months ago. Maybe I’ll try Garmin in two years when this watch reaches that price point. Not going to pay 550-650 Euro for a sports watch. I’ll wait or change the battery (or v3?)
Yeah, I'll be very excited to see what Polar does with the V3. Another watch to check out would be the Garmin 255. It's an amazing value for $350USD. Thanks Franz!
I’m not seeing the benefit to the Solar version, especially if you remember to turn the multi and tracking off. I’m upgrading from the 935, so I’m looking at the 955 non solar.
Hi Matt I just wonder if this watch keep tracking your heart rate on swimming activities. I had the 935 and I was thinking to get the swim 2 but I saw the 945 does the same job as the 945. But now garmin came out with the new 955.
Yes, all of these watches will try to track heart rate during swimming. I don't think I've ever really seen a watch that can do it well with the wrist based optical heart rate that's included. But it'll try. I'd probably suggest something like this 955 over the Swim 2. Thanks Enrique!
Hi Matt, I currently have the Fenix 5 and have been thinking about the Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar until I saw the 955. I love the looks of the Fenix (white with blue titanium) but not sure that’s worth the extra $400. I’d love a comparison of the two if you can. Love and appreciate the videos!
Hi TLP, I'm working on a 955 vs Epix video and the Epix is pretty much a Fenix 7 with a nicer screen. I hope to have that video finished in the next day or two. I personally don't own a Fenix 7 yet. But the 955 is a nice option if you don't mind the plastic look of it. 🤷♂️
Hello. I deliberately bought the 955 solar (used). Garmin has specific assignments regarding turn-by-turn directions. With a Forerunner watch, you get turn-by-turn directions when hiking, but not when cycling. You probably won't get turn-by-turn directions for hiking with an edge. I plan my routes either with Komoot or bikerouter. If I have planned a bike route and want to ride it with the Forerunner, I don't get any turn-by-turn directions. Is there a way to still get turn-by-turn directions?
At this point, I would like to say an express thank you: I always find the tests to be very successful, and they supported me in my decision to buy the FR 955.
I'm surprised you're not getting those turn by turn directions. I'd reach out to Garmin and see if they have any ideas. 🤔 The 955 is a great watch. Hopefully you're enjoying it!
@@mlegrand Good morning from Germany. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy new year and thank you for the great test reports. The “problem” with turn-by-turn directions is only understandable if you only have a watch. There are then no turn-by-turn directions in Garmin connect that you can click on. If you also have an edge device, you always get the field with the turn-by-turn directions. Since I currently "only" own the Forerunner 955, I can click on the turn-by-turn instructions for all sports with "foot on the ground" (running, etc.). If I choose a sport without "foot on the ground" (bicycle, etc.), there is no option to click. If you have registered an edge in Garmin connect, the problem does not exist. I realize that the watches are not primarily designed for cycling, but that would be nice for occasional use on the bike. Garmin has special attachments for the bicycle handlebars. In my opinion, Garmin shows that it is possible to use Fenix, Forerunner etc. on the bike. In this respect, turn-by-turn instructions would be the logical consequence when traveling by bike.
I liked very much the video and the Watch but i'm afraid that i have to wear It also during my sleep to have accurate training metrics..like training status or others..but unfortunately i don t like to wear anything during the night. Cheers
I totally understand. The Oura ring is a nice alternative to tracking sleep without wearing a watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hi! What do You think about Coros Apex 2 Pro Vs the 955???Talking about 20 Hours ultra Trail??? And comparing the precision of sensors and reliability?
Personally, I like the 955 more. Mapping is better and the GPS and heart rate data look a bit more accurate to me. But I know a lot of people really love the Coros for Ultras. I think you'll be really happy either way. Keep me posted on what you get and how the race goes! 🙌
I am a runner (10k-30 k per week), cyclist (100-150km per weekend) mountaineer (long hikes of 50-100k x 3 days x month) and I am done with making painful planning for battery on the Apple Watch (Ive owned the S1, S2 S5) and I am planning in going for the Garmin Fenix 7 (or even 7s because of my small wrist 160mm) ... What would be the advantage of owning a Fenix 7 (7s) over the Garmin forerunner 955? is 300 USD more for Fenix is worth?
I have a video talking about the Epix (which is similar to the Fenix) and the 955 that you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/6gT-sc1F8kE/w-d-xo.html I think with of these is going to be a huge jump in battery life for you. 👍
Did Garmin include more reliable sleep data like Apple Series 7, Fitbit, Oura Ring or Whoop in the 955? Would be nice to see Garmin step into this area with more vigour and especially accuracy. I don't see Garmin making any new positive claims about its sleep data.
955 definitely bridges the gap between them and Whoop expanding on body battery. Considering it’s $500 once instead of $40/month forever you’ve got to give Garmin some leeway to be not as good.
@@mlegrand Adding HRV is a big improvement... but, behind compared to other sleep tracker devices. If Garmin thought ahead, I wouldn't be surprised if they make future software updates to help improve recovery calculations as it relates to sleep quality and not simply activity.
@@davidkaplan5517 And... does it capture Zwift power numbers? I know the 935 does both... it pairs with Stryde and Zwift power readings with most trainers. My assumption is that would continue with the 955.
Great video. I'm new to fitness watch. I only do MTB, I was thinking of buying this watch. But my question is, since this is forerunner means this is only for Runner? Thanks.
Actually this would work fine for mountain biking. It has a mountain biking specific sports profile that you can use and the maps should be helpful. Keep me posted on what you end up with and what you think Carlos!
@@mlegrand Thank you for your a answer. One more thing. How is the navigation? Is it really turn by turn or just a straight lime? There is a video on TH-cam saying the navigation on the 955 is nothing like the Fenix.
good review. perhaps its time for me to move from polar to Garmin? Been using the Vantage v1 and v2 since 2019. It looks like Garmin has the health metrics finally nailed and the touch screen is also functional like the Vantage V2?
It’s so hard to know if you’d love it. It’s an excellent watch but each ecosystem takes time to get used to. You might miss the Polar Flow app. It’d be great if you could try it for a while to see what you think. Maybe a shop like PlayBetter with a long return policy? 🤷🏻♂️
That's a hard one. I think it depends on how much you'll use maps. Personally, I really like the 255. Best of luck Alfredo from Venezuela! Let me know what you end up doing and how you like it!
My pool is 25 metres. If i sometimes stop midway on the length, should i have rest mode ""on"" or ""off"" to make sure the distance stays accurate?? My watch sometimes says ive swam 50 metres when ive only swam 25 metres. This only happens every second or 3rd length, so is it because i sometimes stop during the length, the watch thinks ive done an ""extra"" length?? Any help would be great.
How sharp is the actual display compared to a Samsung Galaxy watch 5 pro or the apple watch series 8. I am torn between the galaxy watch 5 pro and the 955 solar.
I don't have a Galaxy watch to compare but I would think that this 955 is significantly less sharp. I think they're intended for very different audiences. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Why is there a 1 second lag when going to activity mode? e.g. I wear my watch as normal, when I click the start button there is a 1s lag. This was not present in the 945 LTE and is really frustrating.
I have noticed something like that also and I have a theory. I think that they could be throttling the clock rate of the CPU way way back when the watch isn't being used and then speeding it up once the user is interacting with the watch. All of this would save a lot of battery life. Just a theory. It'd be fun to hear from a Garmin engineer some day. 🤷🏻♂️
I would wait until polar releases the v3. But overall you can be sure the reason why the 255 is a multisportwatch and other things is due to the polar pacer features at that price point. Even the design gets close to polar - which isn’t a bad thing.
@@mlegrand thanks a lot for your response 🙂 I cancel the order of the 255 ,I have the 745 and is almost the same watch, I'm going to do an real upgrade from the 745 😅
Thank you for the video. Have a question. Which Garmin would you say is the strongest/toughest with a touchscreen, under around $500 ? Main thing is to use it to connect to a Dexcom CGM with their app, some biking, walking, heart rate functions, and surviving at work. Ideally a 7 Sapphire or one of the other new models, but tough to swing that price right now. Thanks
Maybe something like an Inspire 2 for toughest or the 955 for touchscreen. If you want to combine toughest and touch screen then maybe a very expensive sapphire Fenix 7 or Epix. But that’s probably double what you want to spend. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand thank you. I'll check out the Inspire. The Vivoactive 4 I keep looking at, but not sure if the ones like a 955 would hold up better. The 7 is ideally what I want, but yes, around double what I would like to spend.
It'll be a few weeks but I'll get to work on it. I think the big difference is that the Epix has a nicer screen and a bit nicer watch body. There are some software differences but I think Garmin will eventually resolve that in an update. Let me know what you decide and what you think of it!
@@mlegrand I heard that the new software will be put on the fenix 7 and 945 lte… does that mean it will for sure also be added to the Epix too? I would imagine so. Great content and information by the way! 🙌🏽
Garmin and their LTE is such an odd story. What's going on over there? Why are they not offering it in more watches? I really can't figure it out. Was LTE and experiment gone wrong? 🤷♂️
Hi John! It doesn't feel too much thicker than the 255 to me. I don't notice the difference when switching between these two watches. 100% agree that thickness can really make the watch feel bulky.
Hi Matt, just wondering, I might upgrade as I am a low level runner. Avid intermediate swimmer and weight training. So i have a fitbit sense and i want to know if this 955 has Alarm Clocks (strong vibrations) and timers (day to day use e.g tea brewing, egg timer) . Thanks
The 955 does have both alarms and timers. It’s possible that you might be frustrated with the UI of timers if you’re used to the Fitbit but overall this watch is wonderful for runners. I’m also a big fan of the 255. 👌 Let me know what you end up with and how you’re liking it.
Thanks Matt for the review. Still debating between Epix 2 and 955 Solar. Price aside, which one do you prefer? I have not been able to see or try neither of the watches. I am very keen on AMOLED but also tempted by longer battery life (I am runner, so it is more a convenience than actual need) and weight of the 955. Is the difference in weight that noticeable? What would be your preference?
I’ve been thinking about exactly this. I prefer the Epix but it’s not a watch that is 100x better than the 955. It. Partly comes down to that nice AMOLED screen. Video coming soon talking about both. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍.
I have the Epix 2 and had the Fenix 7x. I couldn’t get away from how much easier it is to read the images on the Epix. It is phenomenally better. Battery life is probably the other factor. Maybe if I were planning on an Ultra 100 miler, I’d be worried about the Epix battery life. I realize you asked about the 955, but thought I’d share this other comparison :)
Hey Jeff how's it going? You can actually add a Map activity as an Activity type if you just want to pull up a map. You can also add a Map screen to any of the activity types. So if you're a runner, pull up the running activity type then hold the left center button to pull up Run Settings. Add a Data Screen of type Map. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hey Matt. I have a question about the 955 but I'm not sure if you can answer it. So in the watch (as well as garmin connect, on my phone) I have changed the HR zones to different numbers. 1 issue I have is that sometimes the zones don't change. I get this more when I try to change the cycling zones and swim zones. Do you know why this happens or a way to fix it so I don't have the same HR zone for all events? Related to this, when I open the garmin connect app and look at the activity I just did (lets say a run) and go to the breakdowns section, the zones that are in the HR Zones section are not the same as I made them in the app or directly on the phone. Am I doing something wrong? Is this not even a possibility to change? I want to change my zones because my fitness has changed and the numbers are not reflected because the current zones are wrong. Any help would be great. Thank you very much.
Yeah that's a tricky call. The 955 is excellent. The watch body it's self is a bit more plastic than the F6X Pro that you're used to but it'll also be lighter.
You can't actually perform the calls through the watch but you can press answer and if your headphones are connected to your phone than that would work. I've mostly found it helpful for declining calls. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Typically in my testing all wrist optical heart rate monitors do pretty badly at heart rate while swimming. I'll do some more testing and get back to you or maybe I can include it in the Open Water swimming video I'm working on. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand I don't use my bike computer except for very special days, so it'll be fine. Did Leadville last year and ran it down to 39%. I think it'll do fine for Telluride. Unless you want use to test something for you!!! Is it our day to ride with three bike computers on our bars!?!?!?!?! (OH! A special note, I run the computer wiht the screen to sleep because bike computers tell me exclusively things I Don't want to know!) I don't remember the battery life that was left, but a couple years ago it survived a 240 mile 16 hour adventure. I'm feeling optimistic!
@@kithinders1086 - Oh you'll be more than fine. Having that screen asleep probably doubles the battery life. When you're here in a few weeks, I'll find something fun for you to test. Assuming you're going to bike a little while you're here. 👍
Hey Jack! Thanks for watching. Chinese (汉语中文) should be a supported language. I feel like that'd be a big one for Garmin to leave out. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I think they’re targeting different users. If you’re doing triathlons, or if you’re pretty into these out door sports, I’d go this route. Otherwise the Venu 2 is an excellent option. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I typically don’t trust it. But I think if you’re providing Garmin with enough variety of data that it could be pretty close. I’m always trying new bike computers and devices so I’m always hesitant to trust their predictive FTP. I’ve been using ramp tests lately and before that traditional 20 minute FTP tests. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Nope, same screen space. The watches are the same except the power glass that Garmin uses. The solar version also has a widget that shows solar conditions. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
That's a good question. Garmin is keeping the 945LTE in the line up so it should get updates but I'd probably be a little hesitant to pick it today. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Did you determine if the 945 LTE will receive the updates? I purchased a 945 for $355 (USD) but it has issues. (Currently the 945 is "on sale" for $425 all the time.) When I purchased (not through Garmin, but an authorized retailer, I did not realize that my Forerunner 220 can be sent in in exchange for a 20% off coupon. If the coupon works on the 945 LTE sale price bringing the cost to $359, it makes sense to purchase the 945 LTE (or do you disagree). I was unable to reach Garmin this weekend. If I find out the coupon cannot be used on the 945 LTE sale price would you, knowing the current issues with the 955, 1) exchange the glitchy 945 for a replacement 945, $355 USD 2) return and buy a 945 LTE, $423 or 3) wait a few months when I am able to use the coupon on the 955 at $399.
For sure what i can tell about 955 watch that it is not good for OW swimmings. Shitty tracking, inaccurate, especially when you switch direction. No matter how many meters swim 100m or 10000m. difference between real distance and what it shows on your watch is about 10-15% (less). really disappointed.
Hi Linas, it's really good to get some feed back on the open water swimming capabilities of this watch. I've had pretty good results with this watch. Double check the GPS mode you have set for the open water swimming activity. Are you swimming in a lake or river? How are you measuring the distance to verify the inaccuracies in the 955? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand i have swam next to the bridge in the lake and afterwards i measured that bridge length and compared to the distance what garmin shows. i did another experiment, i put inside my swimming cap another garmin watch and set on walking mode and then swam with 955 on my wrist and again it shows totally different figures then you compare autolaps of both watches. Watch which was on walking mode in my cap was much closer to real numbers. i have tried all possible GPS modes-nothing changes:) would be really good to see your new video how you get good results
@@kalodzer1 - I wonder if the bridge itself is effecting the GPS accuracy. Similar to a tunnel that might block signal. I'm working on a video comparing a ton of GPS watches to each other. I'm following a similar method. I'll have a multi-band GPS model that sits on a buoy that I drag behind me. Here's data for the 955 vs the Epix with the 255 being dragged on the buoy: The data to look at is the tracking GPS data on the maps at the bottom. analyze.dcrainmaker.com/#/public/9ad3c516-189d-41e9-7ca9-4157ebf4fc3d
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@@aCountryVegan - Sorry about that. I'll reach out to them today and see what is going on. Feel free to call or email them hopefully this discount code works. 👍
I'll be brutally honest: I usually start with Ray's video, then in no order I check out Des, Dave CTS and you.
Man, you're just the Master of Cinematography and b-rolls. Ah, the new watches are great :D
That's a good order. I'm a huge fan of each of those guys! Some day it'd be fun to put them all in one room and have them talk trash about all of these manufactures. 😆 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Same! Although Des is somehow making me sleepy. Cinematography of Matt is above those guys.
Agree 100% … I can barely stay awake watching Des in his dimly lit cave anymore. Great vid Matt 👏🏻👏🏻
@@curtisgoodwin8962 - What? I love Des’ videos.
You deserve a hella lot more followers! Amazing work!
Thank you so much Samir!!! That's super nice of you to say! It's nice having a small group. I really like chatting with the people who watch these videos. Thanks for checking this one out!
Awesome work Matt, Garmin seem to have Excelled with long awaited piece of kit.... I can't wait to buy one.
Yeah, I could see how people might want more but there's a lot to like here. I'm guessing that these will start to get hard to find here pretty quickly.
"If you're doing an interval workout for some reason" - haha! That got me LOL :) Cheers, Matt! Appreciate this great and very useful vid!
Thanks Wojciech! Now I just need to get this 255 video out.😬
So excited to see this watch. Hopefully in a few years I’ll be able to afford it! Beautiful and stylish!
Yeah! I'm actually really impressed with the 255. I'm working on that video edit right now but it's $350. Might be worth checking out. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Love your honest videos Matt! Even bought myself a forerunner 745 based on your recommendation(you had replied to me on another video). Your footage of the devices in every video is beautiful along with your crisp and to the point words. Keep it going ! 🖖🏼
That is so kind of you to say Homer J! Thank you so much. It means a lot to me.
Loved the band blast uppercut.. Solid follow through. seriously though, this was probably one of your best videos overall. Keep that edge..
Thanks Brandon! I do actually need more feedback on these videos. I'll keep workin on it. 👌
I spit out my coffee, the Garmin engineers are testing our resolve LOL. They put quick release on the Epix 2, why not the forerunner 955? Loved the 945 for it’s light weight form factor and having similar features to its larger brother Fenix.
Sorry about the coffee 😆 Yeah, I have no idea why there isn’t a better strap option for the 955. 🤷🏻♂️
Omg the animations in the beginning 🤩
Liked the watch strap pun there 🤣 But all in all I'm sticking with my cheap running watch (Polar Pacer) + smartwatch combo, which come in cheaper combined (including a phone) than a 955 and are sufficient for my running needs. But the 255, I gotta admit, is looking interesting. They have resolved much of my complaints with the new features.
A question, is the training status something it follows as a graph in the long run as Polar does with TrainingLoad Pro?
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed this one!
Yes to the shootout. I swim with a big squad here in SF Bay and we are all over the place GPS wise.
I’ve started and I’m seeing data all over the place with these watches. It’ll be a fun video and it’ll take some time but I think it’ll be interesting. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Really nice. I will love to see your openwater comparisons. I have a 945 that after the 9.60 update is doing some weird things in OW swimming. Sometimes It shows me the correct distance (sort of) but the track on the map misses most of the swimming and only shows the start and finish location and some weird lines between. (That doesn’t match with the distance shown )
Dang, sounds like a Garmin bug. I'll make sure my 945 is up to date before testing all of these watches. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Same experience with OWS. I attributed it to the water moving as I was in the open sea and the GPS bouncing back and forth due being submerged.
Hi Matt, Thank you for this great video! I have the 945LTE that I bought on the sales (returnable for a while still) as a transition watch whilst waiting on the 955. A comparison would be great. Waiting the firmware update for the 945LTE to see if that makes it closer to the 955. Being smaller than the 955 is a good thing in my view. Would like the touch screen though as had the 610/20/30 and enjoyed that functionality. 955 screen is also a tad bigger I believe. Thanks!
Yea, the 955 is a 1.3 inch screen vs 1.2 on the 945LTE. But the watch is over all a bit bigger also so that’d be the trade off. 🤷🏻♂️
4:12 okay glad to know I'm not the only person who couldn't take the darn watch band off 🙂. Actually ended up taking it to a watch repair place, that guy took it off in like 10 seconds 😀.
He probably had the right tools. One of those little tiny medal forks or something. Garmin really wants us to use their watch bands and no other. 😂 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great Content! Thx for your amazing work.
You’re very welcome Stefan! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great video … really would be keen to see 955 Solar vs Fenix 7 Solar … was literally about to buy the Fenix before I saw the 955 details … and there is quite a price diff .. thanks
I would say that the 955 is basically a lighter Fenix in a lot of ways but I'll try to get ahold of a Fenix Solar to do some testing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thanks for sharing this!! Very interesting! Can you please do some more test to show us whether the GPS is accurate when doing open water swimming? Thanks!!
If you can show also how the watch tracks open water laps, it would be awesome!!!
Now that the weather is nice here I do plan on doing a ton of open water testing. I'm very interested in showing a few watch options and how they do swimming. Open water swimming is tricky for all of these watches. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Love that you called out prices relative to inflation. Super impressive for any company not to jack their prices right now. This is probably the highest inflation I'll see in my lifetime...maybe with the exception of the coming August - December season
I agree. Probably the largest inflation event of our lifetime. Very interesting. I was proud of Garmin for the price structure of this watch. But I also posted a video about their new cycling computer (Edge 1040 Solar) that costs $750 which is almost double what other high-end cycling computers are selling for these days. 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
that was excellent. Thanks! super helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I love your intro filming. Really good, could bei longer.
I always get in trouble from people saying they are too long. 😆
@@mlegrand you could put them at the end. Dont like dont watch 😉
Liked then watched, your reviews are always awesome 😄
Ha! That is super nice of you buddy!
Nice!! the vidéo and the watch i was waiting for...
BTW you really deserve more subscribers.
Well I don't know if I deserve more 😂 It's nice having a smaller crew here because I can actually chat and get to know people. Keep me posted on what you think of this watch if you pick it up. 👌
@@mlegrand You really deserve and yeahh that's true having a chat with you is really great!! once i get my hand on it i'll tell what i think but i already know it's going to be ok because my current watch is the 235... so it will a huge step for me
@@mlegrand just bought it! i've got it for 2 days and really enjoy it (still discovering it) really light, really complete, so much features to discover... Bought it with the new HRM PRO plus.
Your videos really helped me for my choice so i have to thx you👍
@@Nat-DAVID Awesome! I’m reviewing that HRM pro plus also. Very nice heart rate monitor.
Thanks Matt great video as always. I would love to see your open water comparison video, not a topic that gets covered a lot but would be worth it, especially against an Apple Watch. Just in terms of other video ideas have you thought about a video talking about each of these metrics and what they mean for people, such as HRV etc. it seems to me that the presentation of these very detailed and specific metrics in a more digestible format is the way that everyone is going atm?!
That is a really good idea Carlos! I would love to do a deep dive on some of these metrics that aren't very well explained. It'd be fun to make some sort of series out of it. 👌
@@mlegrand Great, look forward to it.
Yet again, your b-roll and cinematography are amazing.
Sounds like an amazing watch, but I'm going to be brutally honest when I say, "WOO HOO! 935s are about to get really cheap!!"
My 920 is still rockin' like a champion, but I'd really like some of the metrics that the newer 9XX watches bring to the table. Most notably, real sleep metrics. (Because it has no built in HR sensor, my 920 says I haven't has a single minute of REM sleep since April of 2019. LOL)
Ha! 😂 I'd also look at this 255 as a very very good triathlon watch. It's impressive. I don't know how cheap the 935 can go. At some point these things have to have a bottom limit. And then at that point is it worth spending the extra $50 to get something newer? 🤷♂️ Either way, keep rocking the 920! That thing has been an awesome value. It's hard to say if you'll ever get as much value out of these new watches as you've been able to get out of that one.
You're absolutely right. The value of this 920 will likely never be matched.
You better watch out, next time Garmin sends you a watch to review, they may solder the band pin in place.
Seriously, I think they don't want people changing this thing. They really make you work for it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great vid Matt 🔥The watch looks sick, and the pricing is awesome
Thanks Patrick!
Great videography 🤘🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃🏻♂️
Thanks you Stephen! Now I just need to get my 255 video looking good.
Hey Matt great video. Do you think the 955 will still be relevant this year and next? I'm about to pick up a used Solar 955, and wondering if it will get left behind all the other models that are being released by Garmin
I can’t say for sure what Garmin will do but I expect it to get supported for a few more years. 🤷🏻♂️
Hi Matt, love your sense of humor!👌
About the watch, will the 265 quick release band system work flawless on the 955? Seems from pics, the 955/965 pins are a bit thicker than other lower watches. Thanks 👍
The 955/255 pins should be compatible with other quick release options. It's a little harder to get these watch straps off but then you can use the same pins and connect the easier quick release band systems to these watches. I actually haven't tested the 265 here on my channel yet. I hope to be getting one in the next few days and then it'll take me a few weeks of testing before I can post a review. I'll try to mention the quick release system stuff. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Please make a detailed video for Pool swim : solar 955 if possible
I have a 955 after 100 days video coming up but it won’t talk specifically about swimming too much. Lap swimming is pretty much the same on all modern Garmin watches. Let me know if you have specific questions about it but Garmin is my preferred swimming watch because they allow for a drill mode. So you can account for anything that the watch doesn’t automatically pick up and have an accurate distance swam at the end of the workout.
@@mlegrand I never had any smart watch..recently started preparing for Triathlon...not even a single video on pool swimming for 955; googled..using drill log for now 1st question..where can I see history of saved drill logs ?
@@yolo801 - You can see the break down of your swim in the Garmin Connect app. 👍
@@mlegrand and does it appear only if I save Drill log activity ...they are not saved by default ?
@@yolo801 - Every split is saved by default. If you switch to drill log mid swim you can do swim drills or kick sets that wouldn’t normally be recorded by the watch because your arm isn’t moving through the water and it’s unable to calculate that distance.
I used quick release and on being hit in open water my strap unstrapped... I was lucky enough to still get my watch but I prefer not having quick release from this. I wear my watch through everything, not just training so having it on better feels better and I've gone back to solid straps since 😅
Oh wow, that’s scary 😬 I’ve been testing a lot of watches for a future ‘best ow swimming watch’ video and the one I was really worried about falling off was the Apple Watch.
this video is perfect
I don't know about that. I'm sure I can find some issue in here somewhere. But thank you for the kind words Jvitor! 👍
Hey Matt, first video I have ever watched and the content was great! I am new to Triathlons and am looking to buy my first watch.
Is the Solar version worth the extra $100 in your opinion? Seems like the non-solar version should have plenty of juice to get you through even a full Ironman race. Am I correct in this assumption? I guess my only reasoning for needing the solar version would be for an ultra marathon of some sorts, but I am a long way away from attempting anything like that LOL. I would like to get many years (5-6) of use out of this watch so if it is worth the extra hundred then I will spend it.
Hi Trevor! Awesome news that you're getting into triathlon. I don't think you need the solar. I think you'll be happy with the battery life of this watch either way. There's going to be so many things to buy related to triathlon. I'd suggest putting that 100 towards something else that you might want. Do you have a power meter for the bike yet?
@@mlegrand I do not. I am assuming Garmin has that option and if I get a Garmin watch it would be better for me to buy the Garmin computer/power meter? Liked and subscribed! Thank you for the advice on the watch!
@@trevornix4458 - You do have the option to mix and match brands easily with this stuff. But one thing at a time I suppose. All of this tri stuff is expensive. Keep me posted on how the triathlon season goes. 👍
Riddle part got me :D
😆 - Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
great video loving the intro!!
when is your next race?
yes for OWS shootout
No next race for me. I just had achilles surgery. If things go really really well I might be able to do a sprint tri and walk the run at the end of the season. We’ll see. 🤷🏻♂️
@@mlegrand aqua bike is what i am doing for first "race"
Great videos thanks
You're very welcome Renny! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Awesome! Need to start saving! Do you know if they have addressed any of the issues with the barometer sensor and the effects it has on messing up the elevation if something gets in that hole??
I can’t tell if that’s fixed. I’ve been swimming with it and pressing buttons under water. So far so good but the design doesn’t look that different. 😬
can you comment on the screen visibility indoors for the 955 Solar versus the non-solar, or the previous generation 945 LTE which doesn't have a solar glass or touch screen layer. (love the contrast/readability of the 945LTE and don't want to sacrifice too much readability going with the extra endurance provided with the Solar.
So I was only able to get a non-solar version of the 955. I am going to try to get a solar version just to compare those exact items.
Thanks for your review! Triathlete here looking to buy my first watch. At first I was convinced to get the 955 but with now triathlon mode, music and smaller size on the 255 I'm more and more convinced to get the 255.
I have one question though, the forerunner 955 states to have a 'road biking' as well as a 'Swimming/Running' profile which the 255 doesn't have, I was wondering what this includes exactly.
I do have a Garmin edge 130 plus on my racebike so I'm not sure if that extra 'road biking' profile on the 955 is going to do a lot extra for me.
Thanks a lot 💛
The 255 has biking, mountain biking and indoor biking. It really is a good option for a triathlon watch. The 955 is a nicer watch but if you want to save money I don't see any reason not to try the 255. 👍
@@mlegrand Thanks for the response!
Bought the polar v2 in sale for 360 7 months ago.
Maybe I’ll try Garmin in two years when this watch reaches that price point.
Not going to pay 550-650 Euro for a sports watch.
I’ll wait or change the battery (or v3?)
Yeah, I'll be very excited to see what Polar does with the V3. Another watch to check out would be the Garmin 255. It's an amazing value for $350USD. Thanks Franz!
More OWS test, please!
Yeah, I’m kind of excited for that video idea. I think I can test about 10-12 watches. 👌
Awesome video 👌
Thanks so much Rommel! 👌
I’m not seeing the benefit to the Solar version, especially if you remember to turn the multi and tracking off. I’m upgrading from the 935, so I’m looking at the 955 non solar.
I think that’s a great option and saving $100 seems smart! 👌 Let me know what you think when you get it. 👍
Hi Matt I just wonder if this watch keep tracking your heart rate on swimming activities. I had the 935 and I was thinking to get the swim 2 but I saw the 945 does the same job as the 945. But now garmin came out with the new 955.
Yes, all of these watches will try to track heart rate during swimming. I don't think I've ever really seen a watch that can do it well with the wrist based optical heart rate that's included. But it'll try. I'd probably suggest something like this 955 over the Swim 2. Thanks Enrique!
Hi Matt,
I currently have the Fenix 5 and have been thinking about the Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar until I saw the 955. I love the looks of the Fenix (white with blue titanium) but not sure that’s worth the extra $400. I’d love a comparison of the two if you can. Love and appreciate the videos!
Hi TLP, I'm working on a 955 vs Epix video and the Epix is pretty much a Fenix 7 with a nicer screen. I hope to have that video finished in the next day or two. I personally don't own a Fenix 7 yet. But the 955 is a nice option if you don't mind the plastic look of it. 🤷♂️
Hello.
I deliberately bought the 955 solar (used).
Garmin has specific assignments regarding turn-by-turn directions.
With a Forerunner watch, you get turn-by-turn directions when hiking, but not when cycling. You probably won't get turn-by-turn directions for hiking with an edge.
I plan my routes either with Komoot or bikerouter. If I have planned a bike route and want to ride it with the Forerunner, I don't get any turn-by-turn directions.
Is there a way to still get turn-by-turn directions?
At this point, I would like to say an express thank you: I always find the tests to be very successful, and they supported me in my decision to buy the FR 955.
I'm surprised you're not getting those turn by turn directions. I'd reach out to Garmin and see if they have any ideas. 🤔 The 955 is a great watch. Hopefully you're enjoying it!
@@mlegrand Good morning from Germany.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy new year and thank you for the great test reports.
The “problem” with turn-by-turn directions is only understandable if you only have a watch. There are then no turn-by-turn directions in Garmin connect that you can click on. If you also have an edge device, you always get the field with the turn-by-turn directions.
Since I currently "only" own the Forerunner 955, I can click on the turn-by-turn instructions for all sports with "foot on the ground" (running, etc.). If I choose a sport without "foot on the ground" (bicycle, etc.), there is no option to click.
If you have registered an edge in Garmin connect, the problem does not exist.
I realize that the watches are not primarily designed for cycling, but that would be nice for occasional use on the bike.
Garmin has special attachments for the bicycle handlebars. In my opinion, Garmin shows that it is possible to use Fenix, Forerunner etc. on the bike. In this respect, turn-by-turn instructions would be the logical consequence when traveling by bike.
@@bildGRAV - Good call. Seems like a really good feature request to make to Garmin.
I liked very much the video and the Watch but i'm afraid that i have to wear It also during my sleep to have accurate training metrics..like training status or others..but unfortunately i don t like to wear anything during the night.
Cheers
I totally understand. The Oura ring is a nice alternative to tracking sleep without wearing a watch. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Interested in swim accuracy comparison. Thanks!
Coming soon for sure! I think I can compare a dozen watches or so but it's going to take a lot of swimming. 🏊🏻♂️ 🙌 Thanks Corina!
Hi! What do You think about Coros Apex 2 Pro Vs the 955???Talking about 20 Hours ultra Trail??? And comparing the precision of sensors and reliability?
Personally, I like the 955 more. Mapping is better and the GPS and heart rate data look a bit more accurate to me. But I know a lot of people really love the Coros for Ultras. I think you'll be really happy either way. Keep me posted on what you get and how the race goes! 🙌
I am a runner (10k-30 k per week), cyclist (100-150km per weekend) mountaineer (long hikes of 50-100k x 3 days x month) and I am done with making painful planning for battery on the Apple Watch (Ive owned the S1, S2 S5) and I am planning in going for the Garmin Fenix 7 (or even 7s because of my small wrist 160mm) ... What would be the advantage of owning a Fenix 7 (7s) over the Garmin forerunner 955? is 300 USD more for Fenix is worth?
I have a video talking about the Epix (which is similar to the Fenix) and the 955 that you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/6gT-sc1F8kE/w-d-xo.html
I think with of these is going to be a huge jump in battery life for you. 👍
Did Garmin include more reliable sleep data like Apple Series 7, Fitbit, Oura Ring or Whoop in the 955? Would be nice to see Garmin step into this area with more vigour and especially accuracy. I don't see Garmin making any new positive claims about its sleep data.
955 definitely bridges the gap between them and Whoop expanding on body battery. Considering it’s $500 once instead of $40/month forever you’ve got to give Garmin some leeway to be not as good.
I don't think sleep tracking is any more accurate than before but they've added in the HRV tracking to better track Training Readiness.
@@mlegrand can you pair a Stryd for running power or just a Garmin pod?
@@mlegrand Adding HRV is a big improvement... but, behind compared to other sleep tracker devices. If Garmin thought ahead, I wouldn't be surprised if they make future software updates to help improve recovery calculations as it relates to sleep quality and not simply activity.
@@davidkaplan5517 And... does it capture Zwift power numbers? I know the 935 does both... it pairs with Stryde and Zwift power readings with most trainers. My assumption is that would continue with the 955.
Great video. I'm new to fitness watch. I only do MTB, I was thinking of buying this watch. But my question is, since this is forerunner means this is only for Runner? Thanks.
Actually this would work fine for mountain biking. It has a mountain biking specific sports profile that you can use and the maps should be helpful. Keep me posted on what you end up with and what you think Carlos!
@@mlegrand Thank you for your a answer. One more thing. How is the navigation? Is it really turn by turn or just a straight lime? There is a video on TH-cam saying the navigation on the 955 is nothing like the Fenix.
wondering when the LTE version will be out; any thoughts? i love the emergency falling option
No idea. I don’t understand how Garmin only has one LTE watch. Seems like it should be an option on a few watches at this point. 🤷🏻♂️
good review. perhaps its time for me to move from polar to Garmin? Been using the Vantage v1 and v2 since 2019. It looks like Garmin has the health metrics finally nailed and the touch screen is also functional like the Vantage V2?
It’s so hard to know if you’d love it. It’s an excellent watch but each ecosystem takes time to get used to. You might miss the Polar Flow app. It’d be great if you could try it for a while to see what you think. Maybe a shop like PlayBetter with a long return policy? 🤷🏻♂️
Hi, Alfredo from Venezuela, Please which would you take, A) Phenix 6 Pro, or B) FR 255 ? Thank you
That's a hard one. I think it depends on how much you'll use maps. Personally, I really like the 255. Best of luck Alfredo from Venezuela! Let me know what you end up doing and how you like it!
My pool is 25 metres.
If i sometimes stop midway on the length, should i have rest mode ""on"" or ""off"" to make sure the distance stays accurate??
My watch sometimes says ive swam 50 metres when ive only swam 25 metres.
This only happens every second or 3rd length, so is it because i sometimes stop during the length, the watch thinks ive done an ""extra"" length?? Any help would be great.
I guess you could just use drill mode for lengths that you’re planning on stopping during.
Something that nobody talks about: Does it have the more modern sounds of the Venu 2 Plus when starting and pausing workouts?
It’s the old sounds. I don’t have the emu 2 and don’t even know what the new sounds sound like. Maybe some day. 🤷🏻♂️
How sharp is the actual display compared to a Samsung Galaxy watch 5 pro or the apple watch series 8. I am torn between the galaxy watch 5 pro and the 955 solar.
I don't have a Galaxy watch to compare but I would think that this 955 is significantly less sharp. I think they're intended for very different audiences. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Why is there a 1 second lag when going to activity mode? e.g. I wear my watch as normal, when I click the start button there is a 1s lag. This was not present in the 945 LTE and is really frustrating.
I have noticed something like that also and I have a theory. I think that they could be throttling the clock rate of the CPU way way back when the watch isn't being used and then speeding it up once the user is interacting with the watch. All of this would save a lot of battery life. Just a theory. It'd be fun to hear from a Garmin engineer some day. 🤷🏻♂️
955 vs Polar vantage V2, grit X pro
255 vs Polar pacer pro
Oh I like that idea Adam! Thank you!
I would wait until polar releases the v3.
But overall you can be sure the reason why the 255 is a multisportwatch and other things is due to the polar pacer features at that price point.
Even the design gets close to polar - which isn’t a bad thing.
Hi Matt thanks for your video,the white version you have it's easy to use on your day in social life or the dark one fits better?
I don’t stress too much about color but the darker version might blend in better. 👌
@@mlegrand thanks a lot for your response 🙂 I cancel the order of the 255 ,I have the 745 and is almost the same watch, I'm going to do an real upgrade from the 745 😅
Thank you for the video. Have a question. Which Garmin would you say is the strongest/toughest with a touchscreen, under around $500 ?
Main thing is to use it to connect to a Dexcom CGM with their app, some biking, walking, heart rate functions, and surviving at work. Ideally a 7 Sapphire or one of the other new models, but tough to swing that price right now. Thanks
Maybe something like an Inspire 2 for toughest or the 955 for touchscreen. If you want to combine toughest and touch screen then maybe a very expensive sapphire Fenix 7 or Epix. But that’s probably double what you want to spend. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand thank you. I'll check out the Inspire. The Vivoactive 4 I keep looking at, but not sure if the ones like a 955 would hold up better. The 7 is ideally what I want, but yes, around double what I would like to spend.
Yeah maybe after this we all have to solve a riddle just to change the watch band 🤣
I'm telling you . . . I don't think Garmin wants us changing these watch bands for some odd reason. Thanks Muhammad!
Would love to compare with the Epix 2... now I don't know which to get!
It'll be a few weeks but I'll get to work on it. I think the big difference is that the Epix has a nicer screen and a bit nicer watch body. There are some software differences but I think Garmin will eventually resolve that in an update. Let me know what you decide and what you think of it!
@@mlegrand I heard that the new software will be put on the fenix 7 and 945 lte… does that mean it will for sure also be added to the Epix too?
I would imagine so.
Great content and information by the way! 🙌🏽
@@aidanobrienofficial - I’ve had mixed responses from Garmin but I’d be shocked if it wasn’t on the Epix in 5-6 weeks. [edited]
@@mlegrand did you mean to say if it wasn't?
@@aidanobrienofficial - Yes, I did. I’m pretty sure Garmin is moving that software to the Fenix/Epix. 👌
I can do 600 bucks for the solar watch. And yeah please do the video with all your collection of watches lol. Cheers brother!
I might do a Best Triathlon watch of 2022 video. 🤔 I like those wide variety style videos. Thanks buddy.
Can you do a 955 vs Fenix 7/Epix Video?
Thanks, Gerry
Absolutely 100% I only have the Epix right now but I'm trying to get ahold of a Fenix as well to compare. Thanks Gerhard!
No LTE???? WTH
Garmin and their LTE is such an odd story. What's going on over there? Why are they not offering it in more watches? I really can't figure it out. Was LTE and experiment gone wrong? 🤷♂️
Will Garmin develop Forerunner with AMOLED screen? What's your guess?
I guess that yes, they’ll eventually do something like that. 👌
Hi Matt. Is it significantly thicker/chunkier than the 255? That can make it less comfortable to wear.
Hi John! It doesn't feel too much thicker than the 255 to me. I don't notice the difference when switching between these two watches. 100% agree that thickness can really make the watch feel bulky.
@@mlegrand I see. Thanks, Matt!
Hi Matt, just wondering, I might upgrade as I am a low level runner. Avid intermediate swimmer and weight training. So i have a fitbit sense and i want to know if this 955 has Alarm Clocks (strong vibrations) and timers (day to day use e.g tea brewing, egg timer) . Thanks
The 955 does have both alarms and timers. It’s possible that you might be frustrated with the UI of timers if you’re used to the Fitbit but overall this watch is wonderful for runners. I’m also a big fan of the 255. 👌 Let me know what you end up with and how you’re liking it.
@@mlegrand thanks! Wil do
Thanks Matt for the review. Still debating between Epix 2 and 955 Solar. Price aside, which one do you prefer? I have not been able to see or try neither of the watches. I am very keen on AMOLED but also tempted by longer battery life (I am runner, so it is more a convenience than actual need) and weight of the 955. Is the difference in weight that noticeable? What would be your preference?
I’ve been thinking about exactly this. I prefer the Epix but it’s not a watch that is 100x better than the 955. It. Partly comes down to that nice AMOLED screen. Video coming soon talking about both. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍.
I have the Epix 2 and had the Fenix 7x. I couldn’t get away from how much easier it is to read the images on the Epix. It is phenomenally better. Battery life is probably the other factor. Maybe if I were planning on an Ultra 100 miler, I’d be worried about the Epix battery life. I realize you asked about the 955, but thought I’d share this other comparison :)
Thank you both! I ended up going for the Epix. That screen…
@@stephanect you won't be disappointed.
Can someone tell me how to just see the map on this watch NOTHING Zia in the manual
Hey Jeff how's it going? You can actually add a Map activity as an Activity type if you just want to pull up a map. You can also add a Map screen to any of the activity types. So if you're a runner, pull up the running activity type then hold the left center button to pull up Run Settings. Add a Data Screen of type Map. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hey Matt. I have a question about the 955 but I'm not sure if you can answer it. So in the watch (as well as garmin connect, on my phone) I have changed the HR zones to different numbers. 1 issue I have is that sometimes the zones don't change. I get this more when I try to change the cycling zones and swim zones. Do you know why this happens or a way to fix it so I don't have the same HR zone for all events? Related to this, when I open the garmin connect app and look at the activity I just did (lets say a run) and go to the breakdowns section, the zones that are in the HR Zones section are not the same as I made them in the app or directly on the phone. Am I doing something wrong? Is this not even a possibility to change? I want to change my zones because my fitness has changed and the numbers are not reflected because the current zones are wrong. Any help would be great. Thank you very much.
I think I’d ask Garmin support directly with this issue. Sorry I’m not more help Brett. 👍
@@mlegrand No worries. I think thats probably going to be the easiest. I appreciate the response though.
I have a Fenix 6X Pro, and i was not expecting the 955 to be so good, and have so much in it. I'm wondering if its worth to upgrade from F6X Pro. :/
Yeah that's a tricky call. The 955 is excellent. The watch body it's self is a bit more plastic than the F6X Pro that you're used to but it'll also be lighter.
@@mlegrand the weight of the F6X Pro is not a problem. Its the gps and sensore accuracy, and the new features that are pulling me to th 955! 😁
Will the “morning report” be coming to the Fenix or Epix?
I asked that exact same question to Garmin and they said they don’t know yet but I don’t know how they’d miss that easy update. Thanks Brooks
Can I answer a call by using headphones with microphone connected with Garmin 955?
You can't actually perform the calls through the watch but you can press answer and if your headphones are connected to your phone than that would work. I've mostly found it helpful for declining calls. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
How accurate the heart rate sensor in swimming profile
Typically in my testing all wrist optical heart rate monitors do pretty badly at heart rate while swimming. I'll do some more testing and get back to you or maybe I can include it in the Open Water swimming video I'm working on. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Can you compare the 955 to the 945 now that the 945 is on sale please? Thanks 🙏
Yeah, I'm on it! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand oh crap you responded and in such a speedy manner!? 💪 I'm a big fan appreciate all you do homie
@@keybearer26 - Thanks!
Hello Matt. Is it still 2 connect iq apps per sport profile ? Thanks
I don’t think anything has changed in that department.
I wnt to know all about the Stamina features!!!
XOXO
You might actually need it in a few weeks. 😬 Which bike computer are you going to use for Telluride?
@@mlegrand an old 1030. It is big enough that I can watch youtube and check emails at the same time!
@@kithinders1086 - Screen real-estate is important. Is the battery life ok? That 100 MTB might take you guys a while.
@@mlegrand I don't use my bike computer except for very special days, so it'll be fine. Did Leadville last year and ran it down to 39%. I think it'll do fine for Telluride.
Unless you want use to test something for you!!! Is it our day to ride with three bike computers on our bars!?!?!?!?!
(OH! A special note, I run the computer wiht the screen to sleep because bike computers tell me exclusively things I Don't want to know!)
I don't remember the battery life that was left, but a couple years ago it survived a 240 mile 16 hour adventure. I'm feeling optimistic!
@@kithinders1086 - Oh you'll be more than fine. Having that screen asleep probably doubles the battery life. When you're here in a few weeks, I'll find something fun for you to test. Assuming you're going to bike a little while you're here. 👍
Is the 955 strap mm same as the 945?
Yes, they are both 22 mm compatible.
955 vs 6xpro?
6x pro if you need more durability otherwise the 955. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hello, can you tell me, does it support Chinese? This is important to me! Thanks!
Hey Jack! Thanks for watching. Chinese (汉语中文) should be a supported language. I feel like that'd be a big one for Garmin to leave out. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thanks
@@mlegrand thank you
Vs venu2 plus ? What u thibk ?
I think they’re targeting different users. If you’re doing triathlons, or if you’re pretty into these out door sports, I’d go this route. Otherwise the Venu 2 is an excellent option. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
What about the auto detect FTP?
I typically don’t trust it. But I think if you’re providing Garmin with enough variety of data that it could be pretty close. I’m always trying new bike computers and devices so I’m always hesitant to trust their predictive FTP. I’ve been using ramp tests lately and before that traditional 20 minute FTP tests. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Does the non solar have more screen space?
Nope, same screen space. The watches are the same except the power glass that Garmin uses. The solar version also has a widget that shows solar conditions. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
So do you reckon the 945 LTE is this one off, unlikely to pick up any of these features?
That's a good question. Garmin is keeping the 945LTE in the line up so it should get updates but I'd probably be a little hesitant to pick it today. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Looks like these software features will be coming to the 945 LTE. So that’s good.
@@seanvk - That’s really good news. Where did you see that? I was a little bit worried the 945LTE might get left behind.
@@mlegrand Did you determine if the 945 LTE will receive the updates? I purchased a 945 for $355 (USD) but it has issues. (Currently the 945 is "on sale" for $425 all the time.) When I purchased (not through Garmin, but an authorized retailer, I did not realize that my Forerunner 220 can be sent in in exchange for a 20% off coupon. If the coupon works on the 945 LTE sale price bringing the cost to $359, it makes sense to purchase the 945 LTE (or do you disagree). I was unable to reach Garmin this weekend. If I find out the coupon cannot be used on the 945 LTE sale price would you, knowing the current issues with the 955, 1) exchange the glitchy 945 for a replacement 945, $355 USD 2) return and buy a 945 LTE, $423 or 3) wait a few months when I am able to use the coupon on the 955 at $399.
@@asdfmark - Yes, the 945LTE will get these software updates but the regular 945 will not. I’d probably lean towards the 955 but that’s just me.
For sure what i can tell about 955 watch that it is not good for OW swimmings. Shitty tracking, inaccurate, especially when you switch direction. No matter how many meters swim 100m or 10000m. difference between real distance and what it shows on your watch is about 10-15% (less). really disappointed.
Hi Linas, it's really good to get some feed back on the open water swimming capabilities of this watch. I've had pretty good results with this watch. Double check the GPS mode you have set for the open water swimming activity. Are you swimming in a lake or river? How are you measuring the distance to verify the inaccuracies in the 955?
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand i have swam next to the bridge in the lake and afterwards i measured that bridge length and compared to the distance what garmin shows.
i did another experiment, i put inside my swimming cap another garmin watch and set on walking mode and then swam with 955 on my wrist and again it shows totally different figures then you compare autolaps of both watches. Watch which was on walking mode in my cap was much closer to real numbers.
i have tried all possible GPS modes-nothing changes:)
would be really good to see your new video how you get good results
@@kalodzer1 - I wonder if the bridge itself is effecting the GPS accuracy. Similar to a tunnel that might block signal. I'm working on a video comparing a ton of GPS watches to each other. I'm following a similar method. I'll have a multi-band GPS model that sits on a buoy that I drag behind me. Here's data for the 955 vs the Epix with the 255 being dragged on the buoy: The data to look at is the tracking GPS data on the maps at the bottom. analyze.dcrainmaker.com/#/public/9ad3c516-189d-41e9-7ca9-4157ebf4fc3d
No quick release, fuck that
Ha! 😆