Review on Black Garmin Forerunner 945 - Premium GPS Running/Triathlon Smartwatch with Music (010-02063-00) by Dawn Chambers

I must say right away that there are two versions of the watch, regular in black and Bundle with a blue strap, blue elements in the design, which are sold complete with an HRM Swim sensor and an HRM Tri sensor, a bicycle handlebar mount and an additional black strap. The Bundle version is aimed at triathletes and in this vein, its purchase is very profitable. But I wanted a strict design for everyday wear, so that the watch could be combined with any clothes, so I chose the standard version. The design of the watch, in my opinion, is universal both for competitions in ski suits and with a shirt in the office, a kind of seasoned style. The material of the body is reinforced plastic, which is quite light and durable, but if you touch something metal (for example, a Garmin Fenix 5 watch), you can scratch it. The material of the glass is Gorilla glass, so it is quite difficult to scratch it. The display is perfectly readable in any light, has an oleophobic coating (repels grease). The strap is silicone, very convenient and comfortable, pleasantly presses the watch to the hand. The weight of the watch is about 50g, they are absolutely not felt on the hand during training. Comfort is on top, after the V800 it's just a fairy tale. The functionality is more than sufficient, especially if you are a runner, cyclist or triathlete. I talked a lot about whether they are suitable for a skier, many said that they would not, but I think this is an erroneous opinion. Since there is a cross-country skiing profile, on the basis of which I made classics, skate skates and classic skates. And more recently, this profile shows (subject to the use of a chest sensor) the ski cadence and the length of the rental (ski step), everything else: pace, climb, distance shows very accurately, something else is hardly needed for skis. Separately, I want to note the Garmin Connect mobile application, it is very functional, you can see a huge number of different statistics about training, you can see even more in the online version of this application. It is worth noting that the most complete training report can only be seen using the HRM Run or HRM Tri chest sensors, they need to be purchased separately, this is Garmin's minus. The above sensors can be bought at a well-known international auction three times cheaper than in the Russian Federation (I did just that). The HRM Tri sensor has the most versatile functionality, with it you can swim, run, ride a bike, ski and rollerblade. In the app, you can see the following statistics: distance, pace, heart rate, running and cycling cadence, ground contact time, percentage on each leg, vertical oscillation, ski cadence, rental length and much more. All graphs can be combined to compare the dependence of one indicator on another. The watch allows you to analyze the effect of training in terms of the development of aerobic and anaerobic qualities, give recommendations on training planning, there are virtual trainer functions (allow you to create a training program). They automatically send a workout summary to the Strava app, and Garmin also has its own social network, which is quite motivating. The watch analyzes the sports form, on the basis of which they correct the heart rate zones and ANP, accurately predict the results for the upcoming races 5.10, half marathon and marathon (can be used as a guideline). There is a Body battery function that analyzes the physical form, taking into account training, daily activity and sleep quality. When calculating the effect of the load, the watch takes into account atmospheric pressure (there is a built-in barometer) and ambient temperature. The watch also measures blood oxygen saturation, I do not use this function, they say it is relevant in the mountains. It is convenient to set up sports profiles directly on the watch, there are a lot of setting options, the "Strength training” profile counts the number of approaches for a particular exercise, as well as rest time. All external sensors connect using ANT + and Bluetooth technology, so you can combine the watch with both original devices and devices from other manufacturers. Also, all daily activity data is transferred to Apple's Health program. I do not use this function, they say it is relevant in the mountains. It is convenient to set up sports profiles directly on the watch, there are a lot of setting options, the "Strength training” profile counts the number of approaches for a particular exercise, as well as rest time. All external sensors connect using ANT + and Bluetooth technology, so you can combine the watch with both original devices and devices from other manufacturers. Also, all daily activity data is transferred to Apple's Health program. I do not use this function, they say it is relevant in the mountains. It is convenient to set up sports profiles directly on the watch, there are a lot of setting options, the "Strength training” profile counts the number of approaches for a particular exercise, as well as rest time. All external sensors connect using ANT + and Bluetooth technology, so you can combine the watch with both original devices and devices from other manufacturers. Also, all daily activity data is transferred to Apple's Health program. as well as devices from other manufacturers. Also, all daily activity data is transferred to Apple's Health program. as well as devices from other manufacturers. Also, all daily activity data is transferred to Apple's Health program. The watch has a built-in player, it works with the Deezer application, you can run without a phone, it works with all wireless headphones, the quality suits me perfectly, the memory for the player is about 8GB (the watch has 16GB of memory in total). There is a Garmin Pay function for making contactless payments, you can buy water during training if you forgot. There are many handy widgets, I use the weather, physical activity status, sunrise and sunset times (important when planning workouts). You can edit the look of the dial right on the watch, there are a lot of options, but if something is missing, you can download additional ones in the ConnectIQ store (it’s only called the store, in fact everything is free there). You can also make your own display in the Face IT app, for example, you can put a photo on the background. The watch can be used as a navigator, it shows maps of the area and will help you not to get lost. The device works with GPS, GLONASS and Galileo signals. The battery is powerful enough, which the manufacturer promises, you can read on the official website, I personally have it in round-the-clock wear mode (with the heart rate sensor on my wrist), 10 hours of training per week, notifications, payroll, etc., one charge is enough for a week . With the help of a new generation built-in heart rate sensor (from Garmin MARQ), the watch accurately measures the heart rate on the wrist, it works well for long-term non-intensive work by running or cycling, high-speed interval work, as well as skiing and rollerblading are best done with a chest sensor, built-in does not provide adequate data. It is convenient to monitor the heart rate 24/7. As a result: I really liked the watch, I did not regret that I changed the brand, everything works without glitches and errors, they are also quite suitable for skis. The functionality is on top, the V800 against the background of their simple Tetris, everything is thought out, the watch never ceases to please with some new features that are recognized during operation. In the review, I talked about the main features and functions, in reality, on the functions of this device, you can write a whole abstract of 20 sheets. I advise everyone to take this device, the only negative I see is the price, but abroad you can buy this watch in the region of 40,000 rubles, although the Russian guarantee applies only to watches purchased from official and licensed dealers of the Russian Federation.