Ditching My Apple Watch For Garmin Forerunner 965
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- I've been having issues with my Apple Watch during workouts and it's been frustrating. The thought of switching to Garmin has been going through my mind, but I love having everything Apple and the eco-system of Apple products you can't beat.
However, after several issues not tracking properly, and having to turn it off before workouts for it to work properly, Apple Watch made me make this decision.
Over the last few weeks, I have been using the Garmin Forerunner 965 nearly 24/7 to test it out and see how I like it. I will say that I absolutely like it much more than my Apple Watch and wish I would have gotten it sooner. Although some things could be better or that I noticed during my use so far.
These are some of the things that I like and dislike so far.
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0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Why I'm Switching
2:09 - The Search For a Garmin Smart Watch
4:56 - Unboxing
10:07 - Garmin Forerunner 965 Review
Can’t go wrong with the 965. It’s the same as the Epix 2 but made with cheaper materials. Internally it’s identical and it even has a little bigger screen than the 47 mm one. I have the Ultra 2 and the Epix Pro 51mm. The battery life of the Ultra 2 doesn’t really bother me, but the metrics of the Garmin wins out for me. I love how Garmin takes all your info on your runs and activities and gives you insightful ideas on how to improve on your performances.
Awesome, appreciate all this information! I do like all the information that Garmin gives you about your training and best approaches (although I tend to just ignore what it says lol).
I do really like how long the battery life lasts for my Garmin. I wasn't too sure about the Ultra 2, but I'm assuming it wouldn't be nearly as good as the 965.
Great summary and dont understand why this channel is so underrated. You covered all the points needed to be covered. I am rightnow in the same boat, thinking if an upgrade to Garmin is better over my Watch Ultra mainly due to battery. How does the Strava integration works with Garmin and overall experience of the Sync between Garmin and Iphone?
Thank you! I haven't tried the Ultra, so a bit more tough for me to compare.
The integration between Strava and Garmin seems seamless and better than Apple. The only syncing delay would be between the watch and the Garmin Connect app (iPhone). I usually need to go into the app and hit sync for it to collect the data, once it collects it, then it's usually instantly sent to Strava.
I’ve got the garmin fenix 7 and One of the main features I use is the body battery. It’s a great indicator of your recovery. 👍
I see a lot of people on Strava with that watch. It seems that my body battery always gets back up to 90-100 every morning. Is that normal?
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On the double writing to Apple Health you are seeing, Strava is the culprit - it’s often better to turn that off.
This does though mean that Strava is just the input for activities published by other devices, including Garmin and whatever you are using as far as hardware on the Zwift side.
Great review! Try the rainy widget if it's available for that model, I found it to be the most "useful" among weather apps on Garmin, I am struggling with weather on Garmin a lot too. Currently on Apple Watch and having the same internal debate, Apple Watch is totally unreliable with tracking unfortunately, the only thing that keeps me stuck on it is the ability to make emergency calls if needed.. just feels safer, I know I'm boring :-D
I'll check that app out, thanks!
Yeah, I really debated it for a while having the whole Apple ecosystem. That's fair for the safety precaution, but I will say I'm loving my Garmin!
@@TylerSinden I'd be curios to know how it works on a Forerunner, I tried it on a Garmin Instinct 2X, it did the job well but the display was a big limit for visibility. I am sure you love your Garmin as they are really fantastic devices :) PS: I just discovered your channel, looking forward to watching more of the content you have available here
I downloaded it, but wasn't able to get it on my home screen (main place I wanted it). I also didn't look too much into it, but also just realized there's a marketplace for apps and watch faces, so thanks! 😅
Awesome, glad to have you here!
For cycling, the only proper way to calculate calories burned is with a power meter. You will get work done in joules, which is then converted to calories via a multiplier
Good to know! I do have a power meter now and seems to have been very similar to what the Garmin was saying before I got it. Apple was way off.
Regarding showing the time easier during activities, you can customize the activity screens and change the data fields to display the clock. That also goes for a ton of other fields you can customize.
This can be done on the watch or even easier in Garmin Connect.
@@JasonRaneses Appreciate it 🙏 I figured there was some way to adjust the screens, but hadn't explored it.
You can get up to 8 different data fields on one screen and there’s a ton to choose from! I can’t believe you haven’t customised any of them yet. That’s the first thing I did!😂
And then maybe get a Velcro strap if the original strap hurts your wrist. They are really easy to change. Also if you don’t like when they get wet you can switch between 2 straps.
I change mine often just to change the look of the watch.😊
@@atom679 haha I wanted to use it straight out of the box. I also still haven't and it's been months, and have no excuses for that except being too lazy lol
I need a buddy discount too! I want that 965 but dang that price tag 😩
Start browsing LinkedIn and make some friends 😂
@@TylerSinden now that there is not a bad idea! 😂
I ditshing my samsung galaxie watch for a Garmin forerunner 965 and i won’t go back.
Nice! I've never tried Samsung before, but lovin the Garmin.
I love Garmin but the data doesn’t seem to be that accurate unfortunately. I hope they will improve.
For example sleep stages and hr accuracy. Apple does suck in sport information like Garmin has.
Yeah, I'm not too sure how accurate they are with the sleep information. I'm pretty sure it's fairly similar to Apple from when I was wearing it. Would be interesting to wear both and see how they stack up to one another.
The heart rate accuracy is actually nearly spot on for anything other than weight lifting because the forearm gets always tense.
@@heth91 Really, ehh? I was also just going to say that I worked out this morning and it definitely wasn't tracking right before I saw the last part lol
Nooo. Get the Ultra 2.
Why?
@@TylerSinden I hesitated a long time, but it‘s just a banger.
Battery life is insane for the fact that you‘re getting an oled display and from what I‘ve seen, the data tracking is very accurate
the most accurate out of all smart watches proven! AWU and AWU2@@maxstyne
Garmin has terrible metrics they are great at GPS tracking and yeah that's about it. Oh and lets say battery life....LOL@@TylerSinden
@@maxstyne I had to ditch the Apple juice I was drinking. Garmin I believe is more suited for what I need.
Getting data and having data be accurate are two different things. I wear an apple watch because many accuracy tests with data scientists have proven the apple watch to be by far, the most accurate.
Yeah, that's a fair point. As I said, I have heard that the heart rate tracking is far better in the Apple Watch compared to the Garmin.
Apple can’t compare to Garmin. Real athletes use Garmin. AW are for soccer moms.
@@joemichael5155 😂
Steve Jobs died for this?
Unnacceptable. Apple letting him down.
What were issues with tracking? Was the workout not going or was it not reading the heart rate? I haven’t had issues with my series 9. I’m not doing an iron man but I run, strength train and do yoga and haven’t had issues tracking
I was just finding that it wouldn't track my distance properly. I'm not sure why it would do that. I mapped one of my runs out and it was around 7 miles and it said I only did around 3 miles.
@@TylerSinden wow that’s super weird. Wonder if it was a software bug. I’m glad you found something that works
Yeah, I'm not too sure what happened. My sister started having some issues as well with her Apple Watch. Maybe just wear and tear or getting old?
Apple Watches are 🚮 for running. Once you use a Garmin you’ll never go back.