Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Sportswatch Review // Everything NEW!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Comprehensive, in-depth review of the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS multisport watch from Wahoo! All the features, GPS/Heart Rate accuracy, and more!
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// Sections //
0:00 Intro
1:05 Hardware
1:40 Smartwatch Features
2:01 Sport Profiles
3:42 Touchless Transitions
5:08 Multisport Handover
8:59 GPS Accuracy
9:54 Treadmill Accuracy
10:19 Heart Rate Accuracy
11:37 Pool Swimming
12:04 Daily Activity Tracking and Sensors
13:29 Summary
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Whoa! This looks really cool. I’m gonna need to get my hands on one of these puppies! Awesome review as usual Des! That auto transition magic is slick!
It was pretty neat when I first tried it. Actually, it’s neat every time! Thanks Dave!
Woah! Didn’t know they were doing a watch! Great review Des!
Kind of out of the blue, right? 😉 Thanks Eric!
Great video Des as always! As a newb to Wahoo, it would be great to see what it competes with in a similar pricing bracket. Keep up the great content!
Thanks so much as well as the suggestion!
Great video. I sold my wahoo bolt this summer for Garmin Forerunner 945, mainly because I started running. If I knew Wahoo was releasing a watch, then I would have kept my Bolt.
LOVE this. Straight in my basket.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great review. Just bought one, and this video is very useful. Thanks for sharing
Happy to help!
This watch came 2 month too late : (( I already got my Fenix 6 Sapphire .. thanks for the good review Des !
Des! Awesome review! Yeah, I'm really looking forward to checking out this touchless transition. I love the price point and I'm totally ok with this watch not having 90% of the junk that I never use on a triathlon watch. Thanks so much for making this review!
Sure thing Matt! It’s definitely up your alley!
@@DesFit - Also, keep us posted if you're doing a live stream or anything fun for 100k. I'm super pumped that you're so close. Should happen here soon! I'd love to cheers you during a live stream if you can time it right. 🍻
Yup, I’ll definitely keep you posted! I doubt it will be before the end of the year but here’s hoping! Thanks Matt!!
If you don't want all the extra features, you can get all of the same features in a watch half the price of it's competitors 👍
This first version of the Wahoo rival is like a glorified Fitbit. And for 500 bucks, correction 380 bucks, they can keep it. Saying that, i know Wahoo is a good company that will more than likely keep on piling the features on this watch. But as it stands, i absolutely would not even give this watch a second look, when you have the Coros Pace 2 for less than half the price and half the weight 👍 I'm not even bringing the Fenix 6 or the 945 in here, because that's a no contest. Also, Wahoo needs come up with a smaller lighter version so i don't have to swim with an anchor on my wrist.
excellente video . merci !!
Thanks!!
Des.. Nice video again!
Wahoo says in a next update slaaptracking will enter.. you think is gonna be ok?
Like the watch! But i need sleeptracking ..
Thank you Des excellent review, the heart rate is not great so other watchs, the size of the watch compare to Garmin or Polar. Looks great for first watch.
Sure thing. Good points!
I knew they were up to something when I got that email from a research company they hired asking about watch features and aesthetics.
Again a new watch that took a lot of inspiration from Garmin and their UI.
The UI and interface is much different than Garmin. Garmin doesn’t have Perfect View Zoom and they use a different button configuration which is a big departure from other manufacturers. On the outside though, it was easy to hide since it looked nearly the same the the Fenix 6 Pro Solar that I use, but I’m sure they had this designed a long time before the 6 Pro Solar came out.
Nice breaking news video, Des!!
Kind of came out of nowhere, right!?! Thanks John!
@@DesFit Yes. I like what I see. But, that is a really bulky watch to wear. Wearing a Forerunner would be alot more comfortable on a daily basis.
It’s size isn’t small but I actually had zero qualms wearing it since it’s very light. Can’t disagree that the Forerunners are a bit more svelt.
Love it!! Could be my next watch in the future. Would like to see the heart rate get dialed in, and see if they will add more advanced fitness metrics like polar or garmin. Btw any sleep tracking or recovery data?
Nope, no sleep tracking or training feedback data at this point but there’s lots of potential with updates. 🤞
@@DesFit why release a device half baked? Surely you'd want it at its best with all relevant features at launch?
Thanks for the review, man. I mainly do long distance events, so forgive me for not being impressed with the touchless transition feature. I only use the watch when it's actually needed - during the run. You can't sight at the watch when swimming, and I prefer to have a bike computer (it's also safer). So, I put the watch on only when running (you can also do it while you are actually running). I've picked it up several years ago from the pros, and have never missed the multisport profile. As for the rest - the new watch falls short of Garmin in more than one way, so why would you want it at all.
Pity you don't do Triathlons or at least enough to understand the touch less part. Too many times I messed up everything forgetting to hit a button before taking off the wet suit.
I'd love Being able to skip Spotify songs while tracking a workout. I have a Fitbit and felt robbed finding out I have to do either or. Also a control to track rest times that is set while displaying HR and calories burned
Really like the look of this watch&the weight, but the GPS time and lack of everyday tracking is disappointing. Waiting for some GPS watch with esim for my next upgrade. My 646m is showing it age.
Good evening. Please tell me your opinion about Honor Watch GS Pro. Thanks a lot!
Hello , nice videos as ussual, its support Power meter ?
what's the prank? what's the prank?....ooooooh tell me! I have an avocado!
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hey, great review, do you know if rival has training option, ex. you would specify training schedule and wahoo would automatically tell you what you need to do next (about running training), so after 6km of warming, 100m sprint, 20sec recover, etc?
No training or performance features at this point. Hopefully that's on their list. Thanks!
I would like to see the possibility to edit the number of laps after a pool swim activity since they seem to be miscounted more often than wanted.
That would be a nice feature on all the watches!
Are Strava live segments possible to view on the watch? Or in what ways can you use Stava with the watch?
Recovery monitoring is where whoop is cornering the market also Garmin with body battery and performance conditioning??? Real pity that wahoo has not included this element of holistic training overview to what looks like an awesome watch. I had been moving away from Garmin to wahoo but not being able to monitor recovery is becoming a deciding factor any thoughts Des? Great review :)
It has what it has at the moment but there’s no reason they can’t update it with more in the future. 👍 Based on what Wahoo has added to their bike computers over time, I would anticipate the RIVAL getting more features in the future. Thanks!!
Feels familiar with garmins first edition fitness watch
Does this have a feature or profile for hiking or walking? I do a lot of mountain biking and hiking.
Hey DesFit, why don't you do comparison Wahoo Element Vs Garmin Fenix or Epix ? thank you
wow So Good . I want to buy
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Cool watch. Can't wait for next video. Is it available in the market now?😁👍🏼
Yup! It should be available now! 👍
@@DesFit thank you😁👍🏼
Sure thing
How does watch switch off, wen I try mine just shows the locked- unlocked icon and circle beeps.
Great that Garmin, Suunto and Polar get another competitor with new ideas!👍👍👍👍👍👍
It's nice to see a new player!
Watching this 2 years later and seeing this watch being offered way below the original price, I'm wondering if the massive price drops and a lot of people selling their Rival means it wasn't the succes Wahoo hoped for? Or am I reading too much into it?
Does it tell the time?
Does the heartrate work with zwift?
Does this watch have an indoor rowing app?
Does this watch connects with Peloton?
Des, what happens if you get a flat mid bike legs get off and your watch thinks you started the run? Can you go back?
Yup! You can just long press the upper right hand key and you'll be displayed a list of legs to choose from to revert back to.
he Rival wahoo does not record swiming pool data. How to fix this issue, the update did not help.
This is cool. But didn't you say weeks ago that your Watch 6 review would be posted "next week"?
My powers of time estimation are severely lacking. Also, I had a bad MTB crash a couple weeks ago which affected my ability to film.
Love the Wahoo brand, and I use a fitness watch 24/7, so for me, this watch should be ideal. However, this watch lacks some of the most basic features. I couldn't imagine not having "raise to wake."
Hopefully they can improve on it with updates.
Is there any chance to upload hiking mode into this watch?
2 mostly activities i really do... Running and hiking . Is this watch suit for any hiking?
Yea!
Is there any plan for an in depth review of a Mobvoi in the future? I only trust yours and DC's reviews and neither have hit the Ticwatches.
Yup, I’ve got a Ticwatch Pro 3 but just haven’t gotten around to testing it yet. Appreciate the support!
@@DesFit Awesome! Love the channel and love seeing you out on the trails I use.
Hi, is it possible to follow a course on the watch? any kind of navigation?
No routes or navigation at the moment. Hopefully on their list!
Does it have a rep counter with alarm?
It does not
Des, your heart rate is 100bpm while sitting? You smashing the coffee? I agree that software updates will expand most of the missing features.
It was a rough night of editing! 😂
We need to know the rest of that message :-P
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Garmin fenix pro 10
Wahoo 1
I'm assuming the custom multisport function will just be an update vs having to buy a new watch correct?
Correct, just firmware update. This watch can do a lot more and I would anticipate firmware updates that add functionality at no additional cost.
P.S. you can still do a manual multisport event by long pressing the upper right hand button during an activity to choose a new activity.
@@DesFit I didn't see the screen feature and I'm assuming it's there since Wahoo is cycling but does this connect with different Ant+ power meters when outdoor riding?
Yup! It can pair to both ANT+ and Bluetooth HR sensors, speed/cadence, and power meters.
What about open swimming accuracy ? did you check it ?
I have not since the water temps in CO are below my threshold, but I hope to take a trip somewhere to be able to test it in warmer waters 😁
For indoor swimming, does it automatically detect pool size?
It does not which is the same as pretty much all watches. I think that would be a tough thing to determine automatically.
@@DesFit Thanks, I figured as much. I think automatic pool length detection is tricky because GPS typically relies on direct line of sight from the satellite, so indoor pools are probably impossible to track. Do you think the outdoor swim option would work for an outdoor pool?
From what I have understood so far, touch less transition is the epitome of first world problems.
does it have wi fi and ant plus?
ANT+ yes but no WiFi
What are the maps like compared to a garmin fenix?
No maps or navigation at this time.
@@DesFit many thanks. My fenix 5x pro is in its last legs and keeps failing. Was waiting for fenix 7, but that seems a long way off.
I’m nearly certain there are no more new wearables coming out this year
@@DesFit love the channel. Keep up the good work. Fingers crossed for a new fenix eventually
Thanks Paul!
i purchased this watch on release day to support wahoo and help show this watch was wanted. i greatly appreciate the tri specific features and the "no frills" approach that other sport watch manuf go for... but come on. for the price point this watch is lacking so much. no structured workouts but you can control a kickr with it? eh??? also limited device connectivity at the moment... no stryd foot pod for power / pace and no form swim goggle support? out of the box this watch is really missing key features it needs.
Instinct solar review canceled?
Nope, just backlogged for the moment. Still in the queue.
I have the garmin phenix 6. The Spotify feature was broken for an eternity. The pool swimming is nowhere near accurate. The charging dongle broke in 3 weeks. The software just sucks in general.
I have an wahoo elmnt and I love the UX. If there would be a high end watch with fenix 6 feature parity + that auto transition, I would pay good money for it.
As DC Rainmaker said........features of a TOM TOM from 2013! It’s underdone for the price and it’s potential is irrelevant in terms of the offer today against its competition. I’m a Bolt user and have enjoyed the unit but if I compare this to my Garmin 935, a watch several years old now and it’s not even close. For me it’s a miss, they are in catch up mode and this isn’t the start they needed
Ok, but to me, it’s looks like Fenix with less features. Even the interface is very similar. I understand Fenix is the gold standard but can’t you just make your own design?
Price???
$379
@@DesFit nice, thanks
Sure thing
Really nice video desfit! Quick question, any idea when a bike computer by garmin (edge 540 or 840?) will come out? Or a new version of the bolt by wahoo? Hope you cover them when they launch 😀
Unreleased devices are under an information embargo which do not allow me to talk about them before they launch. However I can say that I don’t anticipate any more new devices to be launched this year. Thanks!
From my experience, Garmin sleep tracking is very inaccurate. The only thing worse than no data is wrong data.
considering it's price point as compare to Polar and Garmin, it is totally lacking in performance and features
This first version of the Wahoo rival is like a glorified Fitbit. And for 500 bucks they can keep it. Saying that, i know Wahoo is a good company that will more than likely keep on piling the features on this watch. But as it stands, i absolutely would not even give this watch a second look, when you have the Coros Pace 2 for less than half the price and half the weight 👍 I'm not even bringing the Fenix 6 or the 945 in here, because that's a no contest. Also, Wahoo needs come up with a smaller lighter version so i don't have to swim with an anchor on my wrist.
It's substantially lighter than a Fenix 6.
No workouts? That's an incredible fail
Not at this point but I know that’s on their radar.