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Garmin Forerunner 55 vs 245 - Which Forerunner Is Right for You?

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00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:32 - Hardware Comparison
03:37 - Display Size and Quality
04:37 - Battery Life
05:03 - User Interface / Connectivity
07:20 - Wellness Tracking
08:40 - Smartwatch Features
09:12 - Music Controls / Storage
10:05 - Garmin Assistance
10:44 - Fitness/Training Tools
12:23 - Activity Profiles
12:58 - Suggested Workouts
13:23 - Running User Experience / Data Fields
13:38 - Navigation Features
14:24 - GPS Accuracy
15:16 - Heart Rate Accuracy
16:27 - Price and Final Thoughts

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@morganfletcher8669 3 года назад

The views on these comparison vids are always high! You're making choices much easier for thousands of people, it seems 😀

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Morgan! That's why I keep making them! People seem to dig them and I enjoy the process.

@marcelopereira322 3 года назад

By the way, you are one of my greatests references about Garmin watches. Thank you very much.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you find this stuff useful!

@runfastmelly 2 года назад

Thank you! The navigational features makes me go for the 245! Glad I watched this.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@stevecrowley7729 2 года назад

Thanks, I had a Forerunner 55 and bought a 245 on viewing your review. Very happy. ;-)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Awesome! Enjoy it!

@nice4612 2 года назад

Overall, is 245 battery loss faster than 55?

@john1388 4 месяца назад

@@nice4612yes

@BK_31 2 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this review, thumbs up Dave! Pulled the trigger on the 55 a week ago at $183 and this week the price is back to $228.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Nice! That's a great price!

@tadejdanev5030 2 года назад

55 here is around 130€ :)

@vickieherrington5241 2 года назад

Thank you for your review, your comparison reviews are really spot on to help distinguish pros & cons between products. I've used my Garmin 410 for 10 years now, that is also how long I've been running. My Garmin has been my faithful companion on all my runs & I love the 10 years of running stats on Garmin Connect. Unfortunately, I've "misplaced" my Garmin 😥, it has been missing a week & I'm reluctantly searching for a new watch. My focus is running - not looking for anything to measure Tri's, swimming or biking or for listening to music. I had more or less settled on the Garmin 55 as, of course, the most basic watch is going to have more than my 10 year old 410. But after watching this video, I'm going to get the 245 - all the points you mentioned of things the 245 has that the 55 doesn't sold me including the additional training features, trail run & strength features, navigation, bigger screen & the hold button to get to other screens while continuing to track your current run/activity. I do have some questions that came from watching your videos (I also watched the comparison of Garmin 55 to the Coros(?). One is the metal inserts on the back of the watches for the HR monitor. I'm highly allergic to nickel & I'm wondering about the nickel content of those metal inserts? Maybe that's a question I need to ask Garmin about directly. My other question is are you familiar with the 410? I was wondering if there are any features on it that may not be found on the 245? Interestingly, the 410 has the "back to start" feature as old as it is and I would have been disappointed getting the 55 & finding it does not have that feature, so I'm trying to "dig out" any other features that I might be losing from 410 to 245, altho I realize they would be out weighed by the MANY advances/features in technology from 10 years ago. Also, to your point, it appears that they've "parsed out" features so they can have different "level" watches with different price points. Thank you!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

The 245 is a solid choice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@GabrielFegm 3 года назад

Bought the Forerunner 55 2 weeks ago. I've been enjoying a lot. Came from the vivosmart HR... the difference is huge!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Awesome!

@aandroid11 3 года назад

Does it have when you can set up a distance and finish at a certain time?

@Tom-cc3mb 3 года назад

@@aandroid11 I'm not sure if this is what you mean but the 55 does have pacepro which allows you to set course distance, time then negative/positive split per mile or km. The watch will then help you stick to the designated pace to complete the distance in the specified time

@aandroid11 3 года назад

@@Tom-cc3mb yes 🙌 that’s what I meant thank you

@markogligoric7139 3 года назад

I was just trying to find this video HHAHAHHAHA , you are the best! Thanks man!

@MarcLloydZ 2 года назад

What's so funny 😁

@macau.friend 3 года назад

Thx for the helpful video! If I am on a budget, I will definitely go for the 55, but if that’s not a concern, I will probably still wait for the next iteration of the 245.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Solid plan!

@nirchhn 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit is there any formal release date for the next iteration?

@ConsistentAsh 3 года назад

I don't typically watch this kind of content however I was browsing around different channels when I happened to stop by on yours. I got to admit, it's different and I really like it! Great stuff you have going on here, totally keep pushing through! Just wanted to stop by and show some support!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That means a lot! Thank you!

@ConsistentAsh 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit You're more than welcome!

@ramonrios9271 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely perfect review, Just made me decide on a watch! Thanks so much

@gallivanting_buoy 2 года назад

Spot on. Thank You for clearing my doubts! Will buy 55.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Hope you like it!

@andreahull405 3 года назад

i love my 55! a little over a week now and it is awesome!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I't s agreat watch!

@laurabethleddy9750 3 года назад

Have you had any other smart watches? I’m so torn. I have an old Fitbit and want a running watch so bad.

@rubarb1275 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for sharing. Have been considering these 2 watches, was surprised at the differences. The 245 I think it's the better choice for me.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

It's a great watch!

@Peakabike 2 года назад

6:46 - good catch, thanks for sharing, hadn't seen it mentioned elsewere

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

I thought that was odd! Must be a limitation of the memory inside the watch.

@krisweclawski140 Год назад

Brilliant review! 👏 thanks I think I’ll go for 245 as for now is even cheaper than 55

@ChromeDomeUK 3 года назад

Just upgraded from the Forerunner 15 to the FR 55 & so far its been great

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That's a big leap! Hope you enjoy it!

@mlegrand 3 года назад

I’ve been getting this exact question a lot. (I don’t have the 245) Thanks for making this. 👌

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

You're quick Matt!

@mlegrand 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit - I thought about posting one of those 'First' comments. That's what the cool kids do right? 🤔

@mlegrand 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit - Also, nice work on finding some subtle differences in here. I would have never noticed that 'hold bottom right button' being disabled difference. 👌

@muralikuthal427 3 года назад

I am using forerunner 245 music and I am in love with this watch .....accurate all the time and I just enjoy long run with this watch

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Awesome!

@xiaoyananderson3566 3 года назад

I’m trying to decide between 245 and pace 2. The insights here and the other 55 vs pace2 video are helpful!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful! They're both pretty great!

@skyrace730 2 года назад

Garmin cool

@simpsonjack2269 3 года назад

it was the best garmin review i've ever seen. i hope Korean youtuber make kind of like this great videos.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thank you!

@dariolorente6316 2 года назад

That was a great comparision. Thank you from Spain!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@dyahkunc 3 года назад

Just bought 245..this vid help me a lot. Thanks...

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@vittogol 3 года назад

Helped me top I Will buy an used 245

@perseus2734 2 года назад

Amazing review! Thank you for helping me choose between the two!

@TheBswan Год назад

Thanks for the detailed review. One nitpick: if you've never been lab tested for VO2 max, you really cannot claim whether these are accurate.

@ChaseTheSummit Год назад

I recently have been lab tested. But You're right. I basically just compare everything to the Garmin I've been wearing for longer periods of time.

@JonathanCardoz 2 года назад

Really detailed review and differentiation provided. Thank you!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Regimeshifts 3 года назад

thanks! the first video i found doing this comparison (and also doing a banger job!). very much appreciated!!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@abhishekhazari7762 Год назад

Thanks man ...Detailed Video 👏

@RuthyB88 3 года назад

I returned my 745 as I thought it was way too expensive for what it was, so my choice was between these two, I went for the 55, I was often annoyed at my 745 telling me about my training load so I don't miss that on my 55! Also the screen size I haven't actually cared at all, which I thought I would do! For the price, it's perfect.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I think the 55 is a perfectly capable running watch!

@masasato4057 2 года назад

Thanks for this awesome comparison! You're a legend!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@iamleslienunez 2 года назад

I am a new runner and just purchased my 55 and it's just the perfect watch for me. I love how it motivates me to always run. The data in the Garmin Connect is very comprehensive enough for achieving my weight-loss goal.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Awesome! Enjoy!

@mihaylo_kovin 10 месяцев назад

Thanks this video helped me to deside what watch to chose!

@LGTVHD089 2 года назад

thanks for video and replying every comments😄.It's helpful.I prefer 245 to 55.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@adam_wetton 2 года назад

Very good video, best review I've seen so far on these watches, and trust me, I've watched plenty reviews 😂

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@user-qs7mr5ih8v 3 года назад

thx!! very helpful to give a present for my husband !

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@alfromtx245 2 года назад

Playbetter is awesome! I bought the Coros Pace 2 and the Forerunner 55 from them. Just trying them both out to see which one to keep and which one to return. But after watching this, I might also consider the 245.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed your purchase! They're awesome to deal with!

@kamranmammadli5850 Год назад

what happened

@alfromtx245 Год назад

@@kamranmammadli5850 I ended up getting the 245. The Pace 2 was nice and there were some things I really liked about it. But there were some things I wasn't crazy about. With every mile alert, it would go to a different screen that I didn't care for. So I'd have to scroll back to the screen I wanted. I contacted support and there was nothing that could be done about this. The 245 isn't perfect. I don't like the strength training profile now that they updated it. But I like the other activity profiles and watch features.

@kamranmammadli5850 Год назад

@@alfromtx245 İ get it thank for your comment)) mb İ might wait a little bit for 255 price to drop and use animated workouts feature which I am more enthusiast about..I watched ton of vides and everyone recommend getting into garmin ecosystem as it is more futureproof and one day if u buy fenix series than you can still see your old data

@alfromtx245 Год назад

@@kamranmammadli5850 I've heard the 255 is great. Hope you can find a good deal on this.

@Eric-ti4it 2 года назад

Great review, just trying to upgrade my latest sport wearable (mi band 5) 😁. Been watching lot of review between suunto 5 peak n forerunner 55,i think i'm gonna go with the 55.thanks man

@yarcyk 2 года назад

Thanks for that review. Very helpful.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@pedrorg725 Год назад

Pretty good comparison!!

@yankaitan8648 3 года назад

Thanks brother for the great wacky review :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Can always count of me for that!

@michellegardner9545 2 года назад

Thank you- this was super useful.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@paulwilberforce9115 3 года назад

Would be nice if you mentioned the lug to lug measurement in future:) that's the only measurement that really matters for people with smaller wrists. :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback! I'll see what I can do.

@berendester 2 года назад

Geweldige video en een mooie vergelijking tussen de 245 en de 55. Het prijsverschil is nu minder dan €30. Dan is de keus wel gemakkelijker.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

A lot easier! Thanks for watching!

@kenny347 3 года назад

I think it’s my first time looking for something and search specific for a youtuber review

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Kenny!

@rangersmith4652 2 года назад

Exactly the analysis I needed. Based on this, I ordered a 245 (for $246 w/ tax) to use for running and cycling (with my Edge 830). My Versa 3 is pretty useful but does not broadcast heart rate, and I'm not a fan of the (arguably more accurate) chest strap.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Kinda funny that a 245 almost costs $245! Enjoy it!

@SkateGeneva 2 года назад

I like your style of making videos ! Subscribed :)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@PatoLorenz 2 года назад

Thanks for the review!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@khoibui3375 2 года назад

very detailed! Thank you

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TheGodzilla2201 Год назад

I just got the Garmin 4r 55 two days ago. I use it as a smart watch step tracker. Its cheaper than the apple watch and the battery last longer.

@norbertmeyer6922 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the Video

@davidosolo Год назад

Great video. I especially like your analysis of HR and GPS data. Why do you call the 55 the 455 in this video?

@griffitts7 Год назад

I thought the same thing at first, but realized he's calling it the "forerunner 55". He's just saying it pretty fast.

@AkaHugo1 4 месяца назад

Soild video bro

@dominikliberda4017 3 года назад

Although Forerunner 55 is really solid option for that price, navigation on the FR245 is a killer feature for me. It's incredibly awesome and it's so easy to create a course and upload it to the watch.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I tend to agree. I'm big on navigation but I know many that have never even used the feature despite owning a Fenix or something!

@Jinx-ig1fz 3 года назад

Have you ever had an issue when navigating where the turn by turn directions disappear and a checkered flag showed up? It happened to me recently and I was baffled.

@fitgearhunter 3 года назад

Great overview! Loved the thoroughness. Great job!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Hunter!

@drippnecron 5 месяцев назад

I will say that on my forerunner 45, I can press the down or up buttons to go to the clock and widgets, so I would guess that the 55 also does that

@Bhreimh 3 года назад

I have the 245M for 2 years now. The music kills the battery so I never use that feature. Battery lasts about a week with 8ish hours of running activities.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That music crushes battery life on all Garmins. Even the Fenix! Hopefully they can do something about that in the future. Thanks for sharing Brice!

@runnerup9786 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit my 245M battery is its weak point. Especially if you have smart notifications on..I don't use music on it currently but still, smart mode + maybe 2 hours if running per week and it drains so quick. Am sure I can dim the screen and other stuff but shouldn't have to. Either way though, fantastic watch!

@jakubgomola2119 3 года назад

The music kills battery for example just like during the run or generally as a whole battery is compromised by using the music feature? In otherwords - can active listening to music on the 245 decreased the overall battery lifetime in the watch?

@Bhreimh 3 года назад

@@jakubgomola2119 I would say that it kills the batter generally. I will say that recently I did a 9 hour hike with the watch in gps mode and at the end of the day the battery was at 45%. Which seems pretty good for a watch that is 2 years old.

@rodbrown8306 Год назад

I want a 245 and also foot pod, I think the 245 will give data on pod extra elements, also the 245 has a higher screen resolution and gorilla glass as well than a 55.

@tim2oo6 3 года назад

Still surprised how expensive the Garmin watches seem to be in US. Here in Germany, you'll get the 245 as well as the 55 for about 200 €. The Music version costs about 60 € more. I even got a used 245 Music, which does not have a single scratch for 130 €.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

They're certainly not cheap!

@blaxpy 2 года назад

Went for the 55, while the training load, strength training and better sleep metrics are things i could benefit from, they couldn't justify the 30% price increase that the 245 meant, i use my watch for Stand Up Paddle racing and other workouts i do as accesories (swimming, cycling and strength training)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Fair enough!

@horaciobrown9754 Год назад

How is swimming? Do you recommend I want one just for swimming

@BuggatiWeryon Год назад

@@horaciobrown9754I would say for pool swimming it will count your laps (pools) but in open water unfortunately, will not be able to cope

@agokhandemir 3 года назад

Thanks for this

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@tjflash60 Год назад

Excellent

@dawnfmEnthusiast 2 года назад

Just got the Garmin 55 yesterday! Thanks for helping me in the decision process. Your thoroughness is very much appreciated 🤟🏽 Thanks especially also for pointing out the somewhat hidden pacing feature ⚙️

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@fun2beakid455 2 года назад

Did you pick the 55 over the 245? If so how do you find it? I got the fr35 wanting a upgrade :)

@dawnfmEnthusiast 2 года назад

@@fun2beakid455 yeah! So I originally was going for the 245, but this video brought to my attention the 55. When I went to the store, I realized the price differential between the two is more significant than their functionality. Extremely happy with my 55, a month later. I’d say go for it 💯

@davidkozak7058 2 года назад

@@dawnfmEnthusiast is there a option in 55 to use Spotify ? I want some watches that let me leave my phone home and go running with only headphones and watches

@dawnfmEnthusiast 2 года назад

@@davidkozak7058 so there's a 55 music and 55 non-music option. i got the latter. in the music option, I'm sure spotify is offered - so that may be the move for you.

@Themata 3 года назад

At 6:30 the 245 can pair with a _running_ power sensor (Stryd)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Yes! I was specifically referring to cycling power sensors. Thanks for sharing.

@Themata 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit indeed. Not sure if Stryd works fully on a 55. My guess is it'd work as an iQ field, but the stand-alone separate Workout App wouldn't work due to memory limitation. Just guessing though

@phumud4644 9 дней назад

Forerunner 55🎉

@WuYueDong 3 года назад

hello, thanks for this video review. 1) I'm also considering the forerunner 55 vs venu 2. I'm using it mainly to broadcast heart rate to the Garmin edge 530 when cycling, and to track my occasional jogs (maybe twice a month, 5 km each time). Which would be recommended? Welcome other models to be recommended too. 2) will be mainly using it for my night cycling and jogs. Is the screen (transflective memory-in-pixel) on the FR55 suitable for use at night? Thanks.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

The Forerunner 55 is a better sport watch in my opinion but the Venu 2 has advantages in wellness tracking and smart watch features. I prefer the transflective display for running/riding because it's easier to see at a glance. At night it has an auto-backlight as well.

@WuYueDong 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks! Will go for FR55 🤩

@robkez313 Год назад

Great videos, but your intro is too loud, have to lower the volume on tv all the time

@jonathanmark4306 3 года назад

Not sure about showering with them as the issue isn't the water, but rather the heat. This can cause parts to expand which could affect waterproofness.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For sure, I haven't had an issue with years of showering with various watches but I suppose that could become an issue. Thanks for sharing.

@maksympopovych9021 Год назад

The best review! Can I connect my Polar h9 to these watches?

@ChaseTheSummit Год назад

Thanks! And yes!

@andrepohlann 3 года назад

It is easy to find the 245 used for way less than the 55. And as soon as the successor of the 245 is announced prices decrease even more.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Right now it seems to be on sale for around $239 for the non-music version.

@user-qk4lm4ts3z 9 месяцев назад

I need the O2 sensor since I run and hike in the mountains. I am heading to Kilimanjaro and they send you down if your O2 levels get too low. Thus, if you are getting low, you need to take a break or slow down to keep your O2 levels from going too low.

@SubtleForces 2 года назад

Maybe a weird question: with Covid I started running (in addition to playing a lot of tennis in the summer and a little less in the winter) and enjoyed a vivoactive 3 for a few years though clearly, it has some heart-rate issues. Since I live in Canada, the winter is spent doing running, cross-country-skiing and indoor tennis and indoor cycling. I am wondering about an upgrade from the vivoactive 3. Key additional features: more activity features (add Yoga, trail hiking), better fitness/recovery status , maps a plus since I am starting to get bored of the neighborhoods, connectivity to other trackers (I won't be improving power in my 60s). I am hoping to get more cycling and cross-country-skiing (even roll-skis in the summer). I am looking at all brands and options and it is really hard to see through though I am probably not the only one in his 50s who tries to be active (but can't do it all running as his knees would complain) and must avoid overreaching while trying to maintain endurance, strength and flexibility. Any thoughts on brands or appropriate vivo price level watches per brand?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

I think moving up to a Forerunner 945 or similar would probably suit your needs and cover more activities. Currently there are some fantastic deals out there for the holidays!

@BalancedMentality 2 года назад

First I watched German review comparing 245, 745, 945. Then I watched your comparison. I ordered the 245 music. The higher options have some interesting features, like altitude/barometric sensor and having maps on the device. Also multisport mode seems to be important for triathlets. But for my sports profile (not hiking up on mount kilimanjaro) 245 sounds like a good bang for the buck. I want to listen to music while running and let my phone at home, which is my I ordered the music version.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

I think you'll be happy with your choice!

@whenwe9168 Год назад

I've just bought the 245

@evejulierioux8161 3 года назад

Very thorough and helpful! What about bike training with this watch?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

My channel mainly revolves around running but both of these watches will work for cycling as well. Unfortunately neither of these watches can pair to cycling power sensors though which might be a drawback!

@evejulierioux8161 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks! That's what I needed to know!

@cyannemacey9158 Год назад

Hi does the FR55 show recovery time needed after any activity recorded? Or only running and cycling? Thanks

@stevenm2949 2 года назад

Great video, any plans to do a FR 245 vs FR 255 video? I’m debating between these two. 245 on discount since 255 released.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

At some point yes!

@onionbulb27 Год назад

I am looking for a garmin watch for hiking and good gps can track my trail. I don't necessarily use the garmin map during the trail, but just would like to have all my trails track extracted in my computer. I am a beginner, do this for fun. And also want to record my gym, daily exercise, tennis etc. Which garmin would you suggest? Thanks

@09283023302 2 года назад

Nice review!! It helped me a lot. I have 2 questions though: 1. Can we change the data on watch face of fr55 eg. Heart rate, step counts, calories burned, etc. Same as the 245? 2. Can we change the background color of the watch face of fr55 from black / white? Thanks in advance!!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

1. Yes fully customizable. 2. Yes you can change the watch face BG!

@nathancouse3596 2 года назад

Just picked up the 245 on sale for 224. Comparing full price for both the 55 is a better deal. But since I scored the 245 on sale for only 24 usd extra was a no brainer

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Great price! For sure, the 245 is better than the 55 in just about every way.

@Semitraveled 3 года назад

I was able to pick up the 55 for $159. Do far no complaints

@kaisnawa 3 года назад

Where did you get it for 159?

@Semitraveled 3 года назад

@@kaisnawa our Base Exchange.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That's a crazy low price!

@elia.8993 3 года назад

I have gotten the two and have returned them and instead got me the Forerunner 645 which was for half price. The one thing I didn't like about the FR 245 was the buttons because to me they were to weak to press they need to stick out more and when my fingers got sweaty from a run the stainless steel would make it harder to press them without been slippery. I much prefer plastic for buttons since it is less slippery for my fingers. Also, the style of the FR 245 did not amused me as much as the 645 which has a more elegant style and most of the features of the 245. In regards to the FR 55 I just returned it to get me the Coros Pace instead but the 55 is still a better choice for me than the expensive 245.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Interesting. Do you like the 645 more than the 245 despite the price?

@elia.8993 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Yes, actually I got the 645 for less than the 245 and went for it. It looks better not bad for what I paid for it. Not perfect but it has most stuff the 245 does and it looks better.

@Serpentine121L 3 года назад

Thank you for the video! Can you read new incoming notifications while you are training with forerunner 55?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Yes you can!

@vpnconsult 11 месяцев назад

955❤

@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker Год назад

Is $140 a good price for this 4-year old (non-music version) device brand new in 2023?

@marktbarr Год назад

Thanks.

@ydkwia Год назад

On 55 we can adjust the backlight brightness, default is 20

@ChaseTheSummit Год назад

Oddly, I think they added that feature in a firmware update.

@lanujang 3 года назад

thank you

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Welcome!

@imaXkillXya 3 года назад

Im still using the FR645 music

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Still a good watch!

@keeferification 3 года назад

Easy answer. 945 LTE

@SivanesanKalimuthu 3 года назад

For heart rate comparison, where you wear the watches during activity? Please do comparison by switching position too. If same hand 2 watches, try switch place and check difference. If 2 watches on different hand, please switch and retest. Is the tracking differences still same?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

In my testing I do several runs (between 5-15 depending on the video) and during those runs I wear the watches on my left/right wrist. I also alternate the watches location on every run and note which watch was on which wrist. For a baseline of comparison I also wear a chest based ECG sensor. This is about as scientific as I can get. Thanks for watching!

@greatleapforwards 2 года назад

The only thing that is putting me off the 55 is the screen size and resolution. I currently have a 230 which now has a hairline crack, so i am forced to upgrade. If the 55 screen size is smaller than the 230 then I will definitely go for the 245, otherwise the 55 will be more than sufficient

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Yep, it's not the biggest or brightest screen unfortunately. But it is the "budget option" so it's not surprising.

@greatleapforwards 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit went for the 245 through the trade up programme with a 30% discount

@kelvinmoncrieff2332 3 года назад

Great video, do you know anything about the training plans? I'm looking to upload a sub 20 minute 5k to my forerunner 55, and then it tells me what to do each day, is this possible?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

This is possible. You'll need to find a training plan that works and manually input this into the Garmin Connect calendar to stay on track. Unfortunately Garmin Coach doesn't offer much more than basic training plans for 5k's and up to marathon distances.

@hellofriend4318 10 месяцев назад

6:34 so 55 can't display the current time at all during an activity?

@Peakabike 2 года назад

Apparently the FR245 doesn't have the convenient "bottom right long press" shortcut of the FR55 for quick access to the "music controls" ?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

The 245 does have this... Just tried it.

@Peakabike 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit huh, did you have to activate a setting? I can see Music Controls in the long press top left carousel but it doesn't come up in the long press bottom left (sorry I mistyped in my previous message)

@noybjay1977 Год назад

Hello, thank you very much for the video. I've never owned a Garmin watch but was thinking of getting one. Would you say that the Garmin 245 is still an ideal watch to get even with the latest Garmin 255 that came out this year?

@ChaseTheSummit Год назад

If you can't afford the 255 the 245 isn't a bad option... The 255 is superior in just about every way.

@noybjay1977 Год назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Got it. Thank you so much.

@Prof.RClaro 3 года назад

Hey, on my 245 I don't get to see the widgets like this...they all are in a full screen...and long press my left lower button only "change the lap"...how can I get this to work?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Settings > Widgets > "Widget Glances" =On Within you activity settings turn off your lap key. 👍

@Prof.RClaro 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks a lot man!!! Great videos and outstanding consumer support!!! LOL... ❤❤❤❤

@marcelopereira322 3 года назад

Rafael, to see main screen during activity pressing lap button you must turn off lap key. Start > Run settings > Lap Key = OFF. You can't have both with simple press/long press. Long press doesn't work for that feature.

@Prof.RClaro 3 года назад

@@marcelopereira322 thanks a lot man!!! I thought I could designate a secondary function to the button (such as in my old Fenix 3). I wanted both!!! 😂😂😂

@marcelopereira322 3 года назад

@@Prof.RClaro I thought the same. But unfortunately just one function.

@matthewlopez2249 11 месяцев назад

I don't have any Garmin watch, can I have your old one😅

@illegaal69 3 года назад

Hello. My FR 55 has a bug where blue pixels light up on the left corner of the screen during the breathwork exercise. Am I the only one with this problem?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Hmmm... That's an odd one. I just checked mine and I don't think I see what you're describing. Maybe reach out to Garmin Support?

@illegaal69 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit well guess I’m the only one who’s blue pixels turn on near the top left side on the curvature of the half-circle

@martinagraham7841 2 года назад

Hey, loved the video, it was very helpful. I have one question though, reading the specifications of these watches i noticed thar neither of these have an altimeter, so when you go on a trail run or something like that, does it measure the hight in some way?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks! Elevation is calculated based on the GPS data after you complete your activity. So Strava will still show the gain but when you’re out on the run you have no way of seeing real-time elevation data. Hope that helps!

@martinagraham7841 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks!! Helps a lot!

@heksogen4788 2 года назад

The 55 having less battery time with GPS, probably means it has the older GPS chip.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

It’s entirely possible. The watch is also quite small.

@heksogen4788 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit I've just read the new garmins from 2019 and onward use the same Sony GPS chipset. So maybe they cheaped on battery size, idk. Weird stuff. I remember instinct having higher non-gps/smartwatch mode time but lower GPS mode time vs Forerunner 245, because of 245 having newer sensor.