![]() ![]() But the overarching thing is that the FR945 is a multisport/triathlon watch at its core, whereas the FR245 is focused on runners. Next, if you’re looking at the difference between the Forerunner 945 versus the Forerunner 245, I highlight those in my FR245 video. – Uses same straps/bands as FR935 did, so all bands are interchangeableīelow, you can see the two units side by side and the slight differences in the button color (FR945 is on the bottom): Trick to telling them apart is the slight difference in button color (FR935 was silver, FR945 is dark grey) – It has virtually identical shell/case as FR935 did. Here’s a couple of quick things that don’t change, just in case you’re curious: – Redesigned a bunch of the user interface, especially for post workout stats – Training Status now compensates for heat (previously it didn’t) – VO2Max now compensates for heat (previously it didn’t) – Increases battery life to 36 hours in GPS mode (and 60 hours in UltraTrac mode) – Revamped race predictor to be a bit more strict on predictions (more than just VO2Max lookup charts now) – Added ClimbPro for automated climb notifications on running/cycling/hiking/XC skiing activities – Added Safety/Tracking Assistance (you can press button to send help alert to friends/family) – Added respiration rate (with a chest strap) – Added Incident Detection (if you crash your bike it notifies someone) – Added altitude acclimation (for any time or workouts spent above 850m/2,788ft) – Added heat acclimation (for any workouts in temps over 71☏/21.6☌) – Added deeper training effect details/metrics – Added new Garmin ELEVATE optical HR sensor (V3, same as MARQ/FR245) – Added Respiration Rate (post-activity, also as a data field) – Added onboard detailed routable maps for the region you bought it in, with heatmap data in it – Added Music Storage/Playback via Bluetooth headphones, including Spotify ![]() ![]() Obviously, with the Fenix 5 Plus series coming out half-way through the previous two years, a lot of these features first appeared there. I’ve put together this list using the Forerunner 935 as my baseline for whether something has changed. If I dove into everything it’d be Planet Earth length.īut, if you want a consolidated text-driven list, then below will suit your fancy. In this case, I’ve got a complete run-through video where I dive into all these features. There’s no better place to start than with a complete list of what’s new/changed from the previous edition. If you found this review useful, you can help support the site via the links at the bottom. After which I’ll go out and get my own via normal retail channels. In the case of all these devices, I’ve got standard media loaner units that’ll go back shortly. Atop that, Garmin also announced new female health tracking – and it’s actually incredibly impressive how much detail there is in it, so check back for a post on that coming up a bit later today. In fact, Garmin released two other series: The Forerunner 245/245 Music and the Forerunner 45/45S, which are at lower price points. Now this wasn’t the only device released today. And while they were at it, it joins almost every other 2019 Garmin device in adopting the Sony GPS chipsets – which in turn gives it longer battery life (though, not without some downsides I’ll dive into). It also takes in all of the new features of the $1,500 Garmin MARQ watches, including temperature and altitude acclimation as well as more detailed training load/focus metrics. All staples of more recent Garmin wearables. Sure, the new FR945 gains things like onboard music storage/playback (including Spotify), as well as contactless payments and SPo2 readings. Which makes sense, it’s almost a year later since the Fenix 5 Plus came out. It’s got special sauce both from a hardware and a software standpoint. Yes, it has everything the Fenix 5 Plus does, but it actually has more. Ahh yes, the moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived: The plastic Fenix 5 Plus.
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