Running 100 Miles with the Garmin Forerunner 955

[@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926]

You long distance runners are an inspiration to us 3 to 6 mile runners 🔥❤️

[@rgmALC]

I’m worried my Fenix 6X won’t track as properly as the 955 during a 100 mile race. Funny part is that I’ll never run a 100 mile race…but I’m still worried 😂

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The 6x GPS tracks aren’t terrible but these newer watches are certainly a step up. Good news is that during a 100 miler your tracks don’t really need to be perfect 😂 all that really matters is that your watch says “100” at the finish. 99.7 would trigger me!

[@TheStimuli]

@@ChaseTheSummit 99.7 would be brutal. I wouldn't stop running...

[@sawomirsowik872]

:)

[@orangbaik99]

@@ChaseTheSummit is 955 on par with fenix 7?

[@highseastrader4190]

​@@orangbaik99not at 100%. The software is less "polished" on the 955. The Fenix line has the power management and (on some versions) a sapphire screen, that the 955 don't have.

[@OrlandoUltraRunner]

Congrats! The 955 performed expertly during my 100 miler at Yeti 100 washington. My one hiccup was with LiveTrack. It ended exactly at 24 hours, when I was at mile 92.

[@OrlandoUltraRunner]

Girlfriend got a lot of worried texts from people watching from afar

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Oh interesting! I didn't think there was a time limit on live track!

[@OrlandoUltraRunner]

@@ChaseTheSummit I’ve messaged garmin. Looks like they are looking at it. Seems pretty arbitrary so hopeful it can be addressed

[@lh.dangtv]

Do you use normal GPS or Ultratrack mode?

[@EhabAboud]

having just purchased a 955 as my first garmin, this video has helped so much in reducing battery and customising the workout screens! thank you so much!

[@sebulban]

.4 miles difference is an excellent result! It might even be spot on but how would you know if you have been running exactly on the path where the 100miles were measured. Impossible task. I think that the Stamina feature will become more accurate/practical on ultra running when there is an easy method to input energy & water intake during ultra long activity.

[@henryrodriguezdeleon7643]

Dave, I have completed a few half marathons last year, and I am looking to run a full as soon as I heal from an injury. Thanks for your videos and hard work sir. I also want to start running 50ks....stay positive and injury free sir.

[@highlanderes]

Just changed from AWS6 to the 955 for readiness stats. Strength training and bike/swim HIIT in my fifties, training in the morning, I quickly need to know if I am ready to train and how hard, and also what to do about it. And the 955 stats have been gold even this first week.

[@Gabrielerf]

Great video, I got my 955 after I watched your review like a month ago, and I am really happy with it, thank you so much.

[@Brandonlcosta]

I just used the 955 solar during western states 100! it performed well, but I ran the basic GPS mode, without GLONASS or Multiband. I did get poor GPS signal in some of the canyons and wish I ran GLONASS also but the battery was at 55% when I finished in 23:30. It also read 102.2 so 2 extra miles during the GPS connection issues

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Congrats on your finish!

[@highseastrader4190]

You can use the SatIQ setting : it would stick with GPS-only when it's easy to locate you, and switch to multi-band when you're in a deep canyon 😉

[@Brandonlcosta]

@@highseastrader4190 That feature was added with a firmware update that came out after my race... would have been perfect

[@patwylie9839]

Did you have wrist based heart rate on? Running a 100 in a week with my 955 Solar and would love to have heart rate monitored the whole time.

[@si4928]

Well done, crazy achievement. Found the Garmin stamina bit interesting. I'd categorize stamina running out as having no power left above your easy pace rather than a lack of ability to carry on.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I suppose that would make sense. However, I was "running" right up until around the 10 hour mark at a pretty consistent pace. Where stamina showed it die off after 6 hours.

[@si4928]

​@@ChaseTheSummit I think we're making slightly different points. You can still run at an easy pace after your 'stamina' is fully depleted. It's everything faster than that the gauge is saying you cannot do from the point you've got to zero. The stamina gauge is probably a more useful tool for intervals and racing over the more regular distances than for ultras where it seems to create debate.

[@stephenrobinson4449]

Crazy distance. Well done! Enjoying my FR955 so far. Thanks for the review.

[@adriant.7457]

How's it holding up? ✌️😁

[@stephenrobinson4449]

@@adriant.7457 i sold 955 and have 965 since they were released. No regrets.

[@adamsumner3657]

Down the rabbit hole of looking for a long lasting battery and accurate tracking watch to monitor distance during ultras. This definitely makes the short list, cheers mate 👍

[@keifer9005]

Bought my 955 solar a week ago and love it looking to run my first 100 next year thanks for the info !

[@DesertTriDad]

I agree the HRV is sweet. I have a good hrv trend for the past couple of weeks. Crashed my bike yesterday with some good injuries. My hrv last night was about 50ms less than baseline.

[@fitgearhunter]

Awesome summary all around. Such a great case study

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks Hunter!

[@deltimmins4869]

Thanks buddy, I have been looking to update my watch and this has helped.

[@CleanDogz]

Thanks for a great video. I love my 955 and used it for a full IM where it worked flawlessly. I love the additional recovery metrics incl hrv and sleep quality that creates focus and attention for me.

[@blkwarriorspirit5528]

Great video man I'm really impressed and enjoying my 955 . The workout tracking capabilities motivate me to press on with my training and workouts lol. I also like the stat review feature in the watch. I haven't did a ultra marathon run yet but I'm decent on a good 5 miler on a good day ✌🏿

[@b.rocket]

I'm a AML survivor. I appreciate your review. Love this watch. Mine is on the way.

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

I have the 955 Solar and had one issue on a 15 km run. The watch entirely restarted after 4 km. Since the activity was still running I didn't care a lot. But as the activity was finished the recorded track was just the 4 km. Pace was also faulty. Since then I've never had this issue again. Really love this watch!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Mines been rock solid so far.

[@jayylls]

Honestly this is one of the best videos I have ever watched!!! Thanks so much man

[@FrankHale]

Just got the 955 and found your video super enlightening and helpful. I'm also using it for ultra marathons and my weekly training.

[@Avett1982]

Are you curently use in ultra running? I am considering to buy It instead Fenix just because I don’t want anorher bulky watch. But I am think if about It because of the battery life

[@teetertotter5787]

The footage of you loading the Vermont 100 map shows the course as 100.33 miles, so the watch tracking it as 100.37 miles is pretty damn accurate.

[@blablablubberblab]

Thanks so much for your videos (also the one comparing with Fenix 7). I still cant decide betweeen FR955 and Fenix 7 - here in Germany both watches are now available for the same price. I definitely like the look of the Fenix better but I do quite some running and I am wondering about the weight difference. I would assume you get used to the heavier weight but would be interested in what you think about this point as an extreme endurance runner (my runs are usually between 10-15 k). Anyway, thanks a lot for your work on YT! Greetings from Munich where I hope to test the stamina feature soon on the Octoberfest ;-)

[@driventomadness117]

The Fenix 7 is much heavier. The 955 disappears on my wrist - those 20g make a difference. Fenix 7 Base and solar also only have 16gb, 955 has 32gb and all maps preloaded. F7 does NOT have Multi-Band. Buttons feel nice on the F7. Returned my F7 after 2 days and bought the 955 at Sport Schuster. Greetings from Munich as well ;)

[@blablablubberblab]

@@driventomadness117 Thank you! Eventually I came to the same conclusion after visiting the Garmin sotre. The Fenix 7 is too heavy for me. I will get the FR955. See you at the Isar😀

[@matthiasschorghofer7129]

Great race🙂👌🏾. I will run a half marathon tomorrow. I‘m really looking forward to it🙂.

[@nimagholipour]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It was really useful for me.

[@jeremygreenwood2668]

Love my GFR955, got the non solar version as the screen looks better imo - can't fault it so far, simply the best bang for buck running watch you can buy at the moment.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It’s a good one!

[@wojciechbladowski542]

That's a good piece of a video! Lots of useful points within - I appreciate your work here on YT!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mlegrand]

I was so hoping that you'd make this very video. 🙌🏻

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks Matt!

[@pietro4836]

What an athlete congratulations💪

[@dnice362]

Thank you for this video. I have a Fenix 7 solar, am thinking of buying the 955 so this video will help I like how light this is

[@Nksmusings]

I really thought i am crazy as I bought an epix gen 2 while having an FR945. Good to know i have company 😌😁

[@dnice362]

@@Nksmusings haha yep, I know it sounds crazy and stupid

[@usertutubo06]

Congratulations on your 100 miler 👍🏼! Regarding the Stamina metrics, just as with Body Battery, as long as a watch hasn't read our personal lowest HRV it cannot predict how low it could potentially go and hence that one's metabolism is still able to perform exercise at that low level. Seems like you are able to keep on running with your system already in recovery metabolism due to the several previous hours of exertion. A watch would assume that at this HRV you can't perform anymore because normal human beings (i.e. non-ultra runners = 99.99% of population) don't train to be able to do this. If your watch learned from this then perhaps for your next long run (with this watch) the Stamina metrics will be better adjusted, as with the 'Performance Condition' metric. Cheers

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Good insight! I think you're correct. I'll have to run another 100 miler to test the theory (stay tuned!)

[@aliasgharkhoyee9501]

​@@ChaseTheSummit Did you end up running another 100 miler, and if so did the stamina level go down to 1% after the first few hours?

[@kchoudri]

Thank you for the video. very useful insights. I am planning to upgrade from my 5 years old Vivoactive 3 watch to newer garmin watch. My vivoactive has served me very well over the last 5 years. But I see a lot of improvements in the garmin watches. I am double minded between the Venu 2 plus and Forerunner 955. I may get the Solar version Forerunner 955 which should last me another 5 years or so hopefully.

[@oscargine9384]

As usual, great video, Dave. Congrats!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks!

[@kyrreloftaas]

I was waiting for this video after listening to your podcast. Great stuff, mate. 👍🏼

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for following the podcast!

[@Beerle86]

@@ChaseTheSummit How is the instant pace with the 955? I am always frustrated when I go for a run with my Fenix 6x Pro and the pace jumps up and down while I am running on an consistent pace. Is the instant pace on the 955 more accurate?

[@Furkidd]

Man I'm at work and just saw this, will savor it for tomorrow's workout

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Great review Dave. I’ve just pulled the trigger on the FR955 non solar as an upgrade from my FR935 [which I love]. Mapping is one reason but also the newer features. Did you use a RD pod (clippy thing to your shorts) paired with it on your Ultra ? Defo getting glass protector screens as I do on all my glass stuff!

[@JBUCKNE]

Bought this watch after watching your previous videos, so far so great absolutely love it! I was concerned about screen as well so got the screen protector from playbetter hopefully it works. Any draw backs as to why garmin wouldn’t offer sapphire as an option? I’m not climbing rocks but daily wear and tear on glass is a concern.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Sapphire is held for the Fenix line only unfortunately. It’s extremely scratch resistant compared to Gorilla Glass. GG isn’t bad though as long as you know it’s not bullet proof!

[@jbs2ki]

GG is lighter and less chance to break compare to sapphire :) Try to be positive even though I want sapphire option on 955 as well. Lol

[@paulcelmare6926]

Hey, I think it's worth to mention about disabling: - seconds on the watch face (it helps a bit, generally the simpler and original watch face the better), - sounds and vibe (vibrations especially), - data recording frequency (smart consumes less energy). What about races in the EU mountains? Any plans for that? ;)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing some tips! I plan on traveling more in the future. I'd love to see more of the world but unfortunately it's a bit expensive right now to get around!

[@paulcelmare6926]

@@ChaseTheSummit unfortunately everything went up. If (one day) you would like to try yourself in a bit different environment then I can recommend you mountains in Croatia (but be aware of the heat), Romania (similar to Croatia but not that hot), Poland (weather can surprise, but it's ok and you can find plenty of challenging races there). And after the run try some local (not the stuff for tourists...) and traditional food and %%. Your recovery time will be shorter. ;) Enjoy the day!

[@BillOzanne]

So it seems like the 955 could make it 46.5 hours with your settings, especially the solar version. Also, if you use a clock screen use the one called Time of Day. It has no seconds and might offer more battery savings if you leave it on that screen while running.

[@Miguel_Pratz]

Cannot wait to grab a 955. And kudos for the ultra!! Unreal

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! and Thanks!

[@nicdelillo]

Hi Chase, thanks a lot for the video.. I also own a 955 and I have a question: what do you mean with “Turning off and on the navigation when you need?” I usually have navigation set up as a data field page on my activity. Do you access navigation in on other way? thanks a lot

[@marcinbocian159]

Hello Dave, fantastic video, amazing achievement! I consider buying FR955 and probably it will be my next sport smartwach from Garmin. I like your reviews. Greetings from PL :)

[@particularspam]

You're a hero, sir. Big respect! 🙌 What's your opinion on this FR955 for gym/HIT?

[@yogiyoda]

Nice review. Is "Body Battery" helping you during recovery at all? I'm wondering if Training Readiness really provides added value of Body Battery since Body Battery is supposed to use HRV, Stress etc anyway

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes! I use body battery a lot and it's a great tool for seeing how refreshed you are on a daily basis. I only mentioned the HRV in this video because I found it particularly interesting from recovery this time around.

[@yogiyoda]

@@ChaseTheSummit -Thanks for the reply! I guess I'm just confused as to what is different about Body Battery vs Training Readiness? They seem to be for used for similar purposes and are calculated from similar data

[@tonitoni415]

@@yogiyoda just tried, touch enabled, no moving the map on the map screen during the activity. You only can one see what the watch shows, no moving or zooming the view, prety useless in my last mountain runs. To get directions when a course is loaded, there is a screen with direction arrows, this is more usefull than the locked map screen.

[@tonitoni415]

Sorry wrong comment reply!

[@yogiyoda]

@@tonitoni415 -Ha ha, no prob. Did you know you can delete comments instead of posting a second comment saying you are sorry?

[@viniciusfiorot]

Well done! I'm trying to decide between the 255 and the 955. Do you think the touch-screen is an advantage to consider in the 955 or it doesn't make much difference in everyday usage? Thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Personally I like using the buttons more! But the touch screen is nice on occasion. It really depends on what you prefer.

[@markoljustina]

Me to 255 or 955 🤔 What is your recommendation for fast halfmarathoner? Is it make sense to use Multi Band on hm race or some fast full marathon?

[@jaredholbrook4326]

Any ideas on if a chest strap would improve or reduce battery life. Having the external sensor monitoring heart rate instead of the Watch would save some battery, but is that negated by the energy used for the Bluetooth connection?

[@eriktred]

I would have guessed you'd gone with Fenix 7x for your 100. I love my 955 and my 7x.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I was torn but settled on the 955 because I like the extra recovery features (coming to Fenix 7 soon!)

[@eriktred]

@@ChaseTheSummit your logic is sound. I'm still calculating how to run 100 miles though 😂.

[@dariuszlis4412]

I would love to see 955 with Sapphire glass. Thanks

[@scottcharlton129]

Fascinating. Thanks

[@justinjonesfitness]

Love seeing the accuracy of GPS only mode. I’ve been using multi band on the trails here on my fenix 7 but I may experiment the same route twice: once with multiband and once with GPS only and see how different they are.

[@bluenavey]

How did it go? 😊

[@justinjonesfitness]

@@bluenavey I haven’t been out to the trails a second time yet… I’ve been pretty busy moving this month! Planning on it soon though

[@juanignaciocelisturriaf9933]

Hey Dave! Great Video! I was wondering if you think a Coros Pace 2 can last a 100 mile ultra marathon?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

If you can run it under 30 hours… sure!

[@Dekn33s]

This has solidified my decision on this watch! After watching tons of videos on different watch brands, their apps and communities and their features I chose a Garmin. Then I had to decide which one... so many options lol. Coming from a Fitbit I wasn’t aware of all the options. This one and the 255 were my choices but I want to do more hiking/outdoor activities that would require more mapping and I love the amount of data the 955 gives. It’s like a personal trainer built in! Thanks for the video and rest well you did awesome I can’t imagine such a long distance and I aspire to do that one day! Thanks for the screen protector tip also, do you think it’ll have a big impact if I get the solar one to have a screen protector on it?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

With Solar Garmin says not to do it but in my experience I haven’t seen a negative impact so your mileage may vary! Thanks for watching!

[@Dekn33s]

@@ChaseTheSummit is the version in the video the solar one? If not I may not even use the solar one since you got such great range/charge. Thanks for the reply!

[@highandicap]

after this review I ordered it at play better. thank you

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kazek3333333]

Thank you 😊

[@danielrguerra]

Great video! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@diplayball]

I definitely getting this watch once I get my refund back fory Suunto 7. Thank you again for doing this video

[@matlip.]

On the solar one the battery is really good, i am actually impressed. The battery (with all the gps active and a heart rate monitor ) decreases really slow. Sometimes, with good sun light, it doesn't decrease at all.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's impressive for sure!

[@fuzzyteq]

The screen on the 955 is much more readable than the fenix 7 lineup. Maybe the new pro version is an improvement, but saphire and/or solar probably impacts the readability/natural brightness. I returned the fenix 7 solar I was comparing the 955 to. Fenix has a fancier high end look, but I’m happy with the simple light weight 955. I’ll consider the fenix 8 or 9 when they come out if they are as readable as the 955.

[@Ecoroof1986]

Great review Dave. Did you use a HR monitor on the race or just off your wrist?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Just the optical sensor which is really good on the 955 (and most of the newer models)

[@Ecoroof1986]

@@ChaseTheSummit thank you 👍

[@nilesousa6720]

Thanks for all the info

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nowster]

Amusing to see the stamina graph. Can you explain why you used the Trail Run activity rather than the Ultra Run one?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The ultra run activity seems cool but I didn’t want to mess with starting/stopping at every aid station which is really the only difference with that activity.

[@nowster]

@@ChaseTheSummit I think the other difference is that it also uses UltraTrac setting on the GPS. Your GPS track might have been a little more accurate if you'd turned on per-second logging rather than the default smart recording. The impact on battery life might be negligible, depending on how expensive writing to the watch's memory is. Even so 0.4% difference over 100 miles could easily happen if you stray just a little from the measured route. You did say you got lost a few times.

[@biga4971]

Thank you

[@fengcarlos]

Amazing man. I've been waiting for this video :) mine will arrive today. Quick question. Are you on the latest version? I think is 11.12 right?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Mines currently on 12.12. It updated itself a couple of days ago.

[@fengcarlos]

@@ChaseTheSummit oh amazing. So with the new update still no double tapping to zoom on the map? And press and hold on the map to get more details like the F7?

[@erockem]

Congrats on the 100mi, excellent video up to DCRainmaker standards in my book. Subbed!

[@maksym3d]

Came here for the stamina chart and was not disappointed :)

[@gabesalvador]

Great video as always Dave! What size is your wrist? I'm worried it will look too big on mine

[@theweirdgoonie9700]

Why dont u try it first at store for best result

[@ChaseTheSummit]

165mm circumference

[@harrytorres9517]

100 miles! Everyone that watch this should definitely give you "like" for your great effort.

[@doughboy334]

i updated my data pages on my 255. thanks!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Hope it's helpful!

[@sotirispanailidis2953]

Hi from Greece... I have the fenix 6x pro which is a unique watch in all its features, the only problem I see when I run is the gps accuracy, on the map it shows me running on the roofs of the houses and the route is not a straight line but a zig zag .... I'm thinking of buying the forerunner 955 new, only for the multi band GPS. or, garmin fenix 7 sapphire solar (used 3 months in the same price as the forerunner 955....550 euro )... Has Garmin finally fixed this bug with the maps? this problem is very serious, is the GPS accurate in this models ? or like 6x pro ? ... what's your opinion is it worth it? or should I stay with the 6x pro...buying the forerunner 955.... or the fenix 7 sapphire solar (used ???) Thank you very much, I appreciate your opinion and I await your advice

[@thedolenorway]

After running 4Km extra from running off course, and charging my forerunner 235 two times during a 50K I bought a 955 solar the next week. Wish I had it for that 50K, but I wasn't weak enough to pull the trigger back then. Coming from a 235 it is a lot of bells and whistles and stuff to get used to. Even if maps/navigation is a big reason I bought it I haven't tested it out yet, and don't really know how to use it properly.

[@francop4019]

Thanks for sharing. Did you find any bug issue ? I bought the 255 and I discovered some minor bugs that seems to be "usual" (other users have reported them on garmin forum) like screen errors. In my case when I use sprint training the main screen sometimes don`t show the remining time and pace. Hope Garmin can fix it with an update.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I haven't noticed that. Thanks for sharing.

[@cwrager84]

How did you turn on/off navigation to check your location on the course without stopping your activity? I’ve been attempting to do the same to preserve battery life but I somehow always end up ending my initial activity in the process.

[@vadimvol83]

Hi, hope you can help me with my question please - I'm using 955 and last 2w started to train cycling, why I can't see VO2 max for that, only for running? Thanks in advnace.

[@kevinhicks9447]

You got the same band I have for my Epix 2. Nice band, works well.

[@realme-em3xy]

Great video as usual

[@WilliamNguyen-g8g]

How do you get the gps map showing your swim, run path after the workout? I can't figure this out

[@penaplaster]

Hi Dave. Did you use the PacePro feature during this race? If so, could you please share your experience with it.

[@RaviJokesAround]

Loved the video. The band you have shared in the description seems to be wrong 20mm. I believe 955 uses 22mm. Could you please share correct one you are showing in the video? Keep it up with honest videos from local MASS fan!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Oh weird, I must have linked the wrong one! It's the same Ancool band just 22mm.

[@daddoesfitness7691]

What would your top 3 watch picks for ultra marathons be, looking for a new one and love your videos

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Right now? I'd say Garmin Fenix 7X, COROS Vertix 2, and Forerunner 955 would be my top picks for ultras.

[@amadoudiallo8129]

Did you put a screen protector on your forerunner 955? I purchased the forerunner 955 solar today. And I’m considering putting a screen protector.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I haven't but I would suggest it if scratches bother you. Gorilla Glass is durable but not scratch proof.

[@NikaTkeshelashvili.jr.]

Interesting review! After several weeks of using my 955 I noticed that even if the barometric pressure decrease, watchface barometer trend arrow does not change... For example, this morning (08/50) pressure was 1009.4 mbar. After about 5 hours (13/55) pressure decreased to 1005.2 mbar but barometer trend arrow is still flat... The barometer plot is set to 6-Hour option. Does anyone know how much amount of pressure is needed and in how much time for make the arrow change direction? Any info would be appreciated )

[@stebro82]

Hello, how do you load a course during the run? And also can you unload it during the run so you don't stop the activity and start again? Thank you!

[@alexshraib]

The stamina graph may be inaccurate because the watch is probably still learning you. It took approximately 3 months for my new Fenix 7 to learn my specific body and now it shows the remaining stamina distance and the remaining time pretty accurate.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I’ve been wearing the 955 for a couple of months and a Fenix 7 / Epix before that. I think it’s “learned” I just think a 25 hour activity may not be the ideal use case for it 😂

[@alexshraib]

@@ChaseTheSummit I have just checked and during my last 42K + 2000 meters vert run the stamina dropped from 100% to 41% after 6.5 hours of running. Yes, I agree that you still can run much longer after it drops to 1%. And by the way I use the stamina distance and time remaining instead of the percentage.

[@MrOsasco]

When Play better sells the returned watches and when they will start selling returns 955s?

[@BenBensen293]

For me the 955 is still the perfect option. I will wait a couple of days, if Apple finally releases a smartwatch with good battery life (I guess not lol), else I will buy this watch. It would be nice to have a smaller version like the 265s. Im not a fan of Amoled Screens in sportswatches. The 955 offers (besides some special sports profiles, diving capibility, mic and speaker) the same as a fenix 7/8 for 1/3 or even 1/4 of the price. It also doesnt hurt me when a 300 dollar watch gets scratched a bit, while scratches o a 1000 dollar fenix 8 would be bad. Its a shame garmin still doesnt include saphire displays by default. Im currently using a Scanwatch 2 from Withings. Its a nice looking watch (and has a saphire display). But it lacks GPS, mapping etc. and cant even show a pace. Its basically useless without a phone and I hate running with my phone. The 955 offers bluetooth with spotify, maps, GPS and all the data I need. Thanks for the Video.

[@jakejoyride]

I got mine 955 like 3 weeks ago and I'm super happy with it. I am fan of MIP and only better watch I could buy is Enduro 3 but at my current running distances it would be overkill. FR 955 can be now found at discounted prices so no brainer to get it. It has everything. It's amazing device. Elevate 4 & 5 are not prefect that's why I'm sometimes use HRM pro+ but multiband GPS is must have for pace based training and this watch have it. Super happy. And if I want 955 will last Ultra in GPS mode... no brainer lol.

[@BenBensen293]

@@jakejoyride Actually Amazfit just launched a new Watch, the T-Rex 3. In many points its comparable to the Fénix 8, at 1/3 or 1/4 of the Price. I dont know if the Watch it too big for my wirst, but I ordered it to See If its worth it.

[@eldhosegagarin4543]

this is the first time i posted a comment on your video 👍

[@ChaseTheSummit]

🎉

[@alexhmingthanmawia1214]

Main difference with apple watch series 7? Planned on switching to garmin

[@mistigeweersbesie]

Stamina will increase the more long distance events you do. Mine was showing 30km distance left, until I ran a 48km trail race, next time I ran it was 63km.

[@markhill8590]

Can I ask a question about the run data screen please......does it show your heartrate, or do you have to add it yourself? Thanks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Heart rate is shown by default but it can be customized.

[@markhill8590]

@ChaseTheSummit oh i thought the data screen was just distance/timer/pace?

[@ltmaniac6456]

Do you have the battery saving options on all of the time or just for the long runs

[@michelazar1997]

Super useful video!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@osmirod1]

Hey, where did you get that exact bracelet in yellowish?! Also, how would it look if the watch were the Whitestone version?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I use this band: geni.us/LENAxv

[@janeliz5690]

Great video and review. I've just updated to the 955 and it's great. I really like all the additional metrics especially HRV , sleep and training readiness. The jury is still out on the stamina though.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's a good one! Yes, stamina is a weird metric. I'm still learning how to use it.

[@alexandrusuciu8275]

Hey, Dave. How many sensors did you use for this run? 1 (internal or external HR) or 2 (Stryd as well)? Thank you!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Just the watch. I didn't want to be bogged down with too many things and wanted to keep it simple for my own sanity.

[@sawomirsowik872]

I like your videos. They are stand-offish and seem really objective. As if G-company did not pay you enough. I'm joking of course. One more time respect! Especially for what you can do with your 1% stamina ;) It looks like you don't need other 99%. Greetings!

[@MichaelNovakx]

one remark - the backlight, you should have put it off completely for everything. Why? Through the day - no need and at night, when you have headlight, it overrides the backlight of the watch anyway and with headlamp you see all details on the watch pretty well. plus yet switching off the vibrations.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

By switching off the Gesture the backlight wasn’t turning on throughout the day unless I pushed a button which was pretty rare. I like having the backlight in situations so I left it on rather than needing to dive through the menus during the activity. I also like having vibrations for mile markers but you might not. The changes I’ve made were for my preference. Thanks for watching!

[@Parkerminns]

Hows the battery hood up when running 100miles and using a gps

[@ardlishahlinaardli9031]

Hi dave. Which one you prefer 955 or 955 solar? Cause i see ur video youre always used fr 955.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

At launch I was sent the 955 non-solar and I didn’t have a reason to spend more money the solar model… and the battery on the non-solar model is really good. Both are great. Go solar if you’re in the sun a lot… I’m usually under a lot of tree cover!

[@vacamoto83]

Could you try the gps, now with the new update, 12.23? I hope you can answer me. Did you notice any differences or worsening? Me and other users noticed, a worsening of the gps track, after the update. Now, it is much more inaccurate, even if it is set, to the utmost precision. Please can you give it a try. Thank you very much for your attention

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I've been using the 955 every day and haven't noticed any negative effect since the new updates? I keep mine in SatIQ mode for the most part and it delivers really solid results. Could it be a coincidence?

[@vacamoto83]

@@ChaseTheSummit I don’t know about that. But I know it’s not going very well for me. There is a guy who is putting photos, of the track, equal identical path made running , made before and after the update. The same track that before is almost perfect, after the update is very jagged, and in some places outside the track 🤷🏻‍♂️ We hope that an update can solve the problem. Thanks for the answer 👍🏻