I Tested the Top 5 Running Watches | Marathon Prep

[@ShervinShares]

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[@user-wn8kf6zy3j]

you're trying so hard to be sponsored by apple

[@Enemy_stream]

Don't know exactly what it is about this entire channel but something's off. Great ideas for videos and good production values but still something seems phony, secretly sponsored and kind of elitist. Please take a look at different long form reviews on either of these watches and don't base your purchase decision solely on this video, it's quite superficial!

[@ShervinShares]

@@Enemy_stream i wish i was secretly sponsored!!! we're burning cash on camera equipment and not making enough money to pay it all back

[@radek2960]

Apple meň. Amatér

[@johnwayne3491]

The run accuracy is the main test I wanted to see. Thank you !

[@PremM-r9f]

Which watch was better in running accuracy!?

[@jujuimm]

the problem with wearing 4 watches is that on each wrist, only one of them will be really well positioned, which is one finger above the wrist. You can't compare very well like that. The ideal would be to test 2 at a time. But still, great video!

[@fulldaywork4200]

I had a fenix 5 and now I currently own a Forerunner 965 and its just perfect.

[@nickbickley5784]

I think you have too much time on your hands 👍

[@Mister_flyhon]

Nah that’s crazy props to you😂

[@nickbickley5784]

@@Mister_flyhon 😂😂

[@DeanoDrives]

🎉😂

[@aeredpillmedia6290]

💀💀💀

[@isitlina]

good one 🤣

[@filipnessler2132]

On the Garmin, you need to run a few laps first and then the gps and distance will match the track

[@kylemillard7294]

Does it automatically detect when you’re at a track?

[@jamiebg3952]

@@kylemillard7294 no but you can use the hotkey change sport to switch to the run track activity.

[@Mister_flyhon]

@@kylemillard7294probably not quite sure 👍

[@matez8355]

@@kylemillard7294 there is a track run option which does this mentioned sync after a lap

[@muyayoknrio]

The new update of garmin includes a database of tracks, removing theoretically the need to calibrate a new track. Garmin does not detect that you are in a track automatically, you need to select track-mode when starting your activity. I do a "run" activity home-> track + a "track run" activity for the wo + another "run" activity back home 🤦🏻‍♂ A lot of room for improvement there still 😅

[@drewg2676]

As someone becoming more interested and invested in my health I am looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos training for a marathon. I'd love to be able to run one at some point so seeing that process for you would be great! Keep up the awesome videos bro

[@ShervinShares]

Drew thank you! What have been the first steps you’ve taken in investing in your health?

[@SuketuPatel]

Shervin doing all the tests that we didn’t think we needed - another great video 👏🏽💯

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you Suketu!!! Always honored when you comment

[@2NormalHuman]

on Galaxy Watch 5 when you are in the middle of a workout you can click the mechanical back button to get to the pause workout screen

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

I would love to see this video again but with a newer generation of these watches, especially the galaxy watch 6 since they added a lot of things missing on the watch 5 like track run, entering threadmill distance to calibrate, better gps and hr , brighter display etc.

[@therealowenharvey]

Been watching you for awhile. I like how consistent you are and your videos are a lot of fun. Keep grinding Shervin🤙🏼

[@annehinrichs22]

Samsung has both a track mode and a function to start your workout only after detecting gps location! (These might have both been added after an update a couple months ago so maybe they weren't available at this time.) The track mode is crazy accurate, you can set which lane you are using and it tracks distance flawlessly, like to within a meter of the finish.

[@marcrtaylor]

You can get the GPS to lock on the Samsung before you start an activity. Go to the activity tile, go to run and before you select it it will. Begin getting a lock and heart rate. Status is show at the top.

[@fernandoeguia9997]

thanks dude, i just ran my 2nd half marathon and just signed up for my first full marathon in about a year

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

I am happy with the FR 965. The big screen, Great battery time, all health/sport metrics, less thickness of the case then the Ultra & Epix.

[@edcodes9167]

Fast becoming one of my favourite KZbin channels! Keep the content coming!

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you! Means a lot!! What kinds of videos do you want to see me make next??

[@Mister_flyhon]

@@ShervinSharestesting shoes pls❤

[@janorolin8622]

Wooooow! This is the best real life watch comparison! This is great what you are doing!

[@waddyhirshy2989]

I have used the Apple Watch ultra for about half a year. I have ran extensively with it, tracked skiing, used it for music, and surfed about 60 days wearing it. I use it for gym workouts etc. I have never had the issues that you had in this video. Glad they fixed the software by the time I started to use it.

[@RobertBruno]

Great video! If you are training Garmin all the way! The data you can get from it blows away anything else. Especially if you pair it with a Garmin chest strap (HRM Pro) or running pod. Apple Watch is great for a smart watch but I didn’t like having to go into 4 different apps to get data.

[@r0sco_1]

Yeah I was surprised he didn't mention the mountain of Running metrics that you get on the Garmin to help you run more efficiently.

[@bgoldsmith]

Honestly, I can't thank you enough for this video! Thanks man!!!!

[@finnjacobs]

4:53 i think you can actually long press the bottom button on the samsung watch when doing a work out to quickly pause it

[@zappin6062]

Small detail - but don’t worry about having the watches too close, this won’t impact GPS performance! They can’t interfere with each other. Compass, maybe, depending on magnets in the chargers or bands.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Another great video. For me I've got a Garmin Fenix for my fitness tracking and a Galaxy watch for my general 'smart watch'. Seems to work well. These videos always make me miss New York. 🗽

[@TischTosh]

Yes I do this too.

[@billigerfusel]

First Sport watch test that was actually really good. Shitton of work. Thanks.

[@Midlifesports]

Great vid, should of included the full ecosystem/app etc. I have a fenix 7 currently, which is my 3rd Garmin. I have just done a 50km trail ultra and training for my first marathon in sept, so battery life, maps and metrics are key for me. Subbed as love the content!

[@467076]

Music? I need music. I just want to not carry my phone with me. The jumping around in my pocket annoys me.

[@Jess-xr1gp]

Your video quality is 100%!

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you Jess!! What video should I make next?

[@Jess-xr1gp]

​@@ShervinShares Best gadgets for people just starting their fitness journey

[@mickliq]

You should try the Samsung GW5 running Strava. I find it much more accurate and easier to control.

[@zauberzunge9469]

Garmin is the best for training! The AI Couch is grate the Batterie life is good too .. all the data u get is crazy

[@nish663]

I am not going to say that this is the most representative, with the right comparisons, but I do appreciate it nonetheless.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

You need to use the Samsung longer. Pushing and holding the bottom button on the side of the watch pauses the workout. Also galaxy watch 5 pro would be a better competitor.

[@ShervinShares]

Yea I tried that but holding buttons is too challenging esp when you’re out of breath. Samsung didn’t send me the pro so this was the Watch I had to test!

[@Georgeos777]

same goal here and therefore searched for exactly this, thanks

[@tec2224]

The coros does have a touchscreen. Great video though it’s awesome to see these kinds of test!

[@jpod]

Can you run a marathon and listen to music with Apple Watch, will the battery last, it would suck to lose your marathon tracking just because you wanted to listen to music and not bring your phone

[@rubinhermann1674]

If you use the apple watch Ultra as a comparison, which is a top of the range watch, you need to compare it to the Garmin Fenix ranges as that will be in the similar price range have the full Garmin feature range.

[@qwer55555555]

for this kind of comparation it makes no difference. Fenix is more rugged with MIP screen. all the gps, OHR etc. stuff is exactly the same as FR965

[@paulenta8840]

I have been using a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for my runs. You can see if the watch has a GPS signal before you start a Workout. On my runs the distance always was nearly spot on.

[@fernandobarros7164]

I use the 5 one and I think it is very accurate I really dont know why it worked so bad on the video. Maybe because he did not put it around his wrist

[@joshsat9106]

same even in swims its pretty accurate. no idea why its so bad in this video.

[@fratini.]

@@fernandobarros7164 The position on the wrist can completely ruin the measurements. Other major problems are if the software is up-to-date and if the Galaxy Watch is being used with a more recent Samsung phone. I have the Watch 4 and have no problems at all. It's not the most accurate watch in the world but does a decent job.

[@markstreff3215]

Thank you!....watching the watch video..Have a great weekend!

[@ShervinShares]

haha yes thank you!

[@jonathantimm4645]

I have been using the Apple Watch Ultra and Epix 2 for my training I have been using the Runna app and currently am loving it. Currently trying to improve my half marathon time and so far I am seeing results after 6 weeks of training with 6 more to go. It is very difficult to decide which watch to primarily use to train.

[@Scalawagabond]

Same! 😂 I think of the AWU as just a mini cell phone during my run and is my Stryd device, Garmin is my workout ecosystem because of cycling and the use of training peaks.

[@runningataltitude3361]

You totally nailed it with the Apple Watch Ultra. They need to have 1 button for start and stop.

[@maximilianschenzle5158]

They do. You can activate it in the settings on your iPhone. You need to press the corwn and the side button simultaneously

[@colinbell6426]

This guy is a Apple Watch homer even though the AW was causing the most chaos this episode. #TeamCoros

[@answeredthatforyou]

Who just watched the video again? Content is so good.

[@ShervinShares]

i hope this video answered that for you

[@Sirol8894]

@@ShervinSharesim going to coros apex 2 pro from coros apex😂

[@OGTennyson]

​@@Sirol8894u got it??

[@binarysun_]

Streaming music on the AWU is hefty! Started a long run at 79% battery. After 1.45h of running it warned me with 5% left. So streaming music on the AWU better bring your phone for streaming

[@randywatson341]

I have OCD . . I don’t mean clinically, but like personality-wise I get bugged by little things. And for that kind of personality, the lightness of the watch and smoothness of the band is a big deal. I love the Garmin for that reason, I actually forget I’m wearing it. Not just the lightness but there’s something about the band that’s smoother. Not sure if it’s a softer silicone or smoother edges, but it’s the most “airy” watch i’ve ever had. There are actually times when I think I forgot to put it on, and I have to look at my wrist to see that it’s there. Something to consider for other crazy people like me.

[@Dreamlink91]

I run marathons (non stop) and I use none, neither im carefull with food and neither do i have some crazy workout plan. I just run every day and eat what i feel like twice a day, thats it... + i work "9 to 5" every day physical labour.

[@muyayoknrio]

The only thing I would put the apple watch (ultra) ahead of garmin as training device is the LTE Being able to go out on a run without carrying your phone, yet being connected, is something I would love garmin to include Aside that, as sport-watch, garmin is better in everything Nice video, thanks for your review ;)

[@georgev5766]

I do triathlons and found that Garmin is very good. However, the whole watch experience is my Apple Watch. Aside from the battery, it just does everything.

[@ShervinShares]

i'm starting to understand why

[@Bbh2013]

i overall liked the video, but i did not really understand why compare the top of the line apple watch model with a mid-priced garmin model the forerunner is far cheaper than the apple watch ultra, i think you should have compared it with the garmin fenix 7' or the epix gen 2, which would be a much better candidate, at around the same price range.

[@justyouraveragedood]

Do you have recommendation on the Apple Watch weight training app? What do you use? That looked cool!

[@steviegreenfield353]

Thanks for a very enjoyable to watch video. Those watches are too expensive for me! My last watch was an old Ironman.

[@ShervinShares]

Thanks for watching!

[@micah2501]

Did you change the GPS mode on the Garmin to "Every Second"? There are two modes: Automatic, and Every Second. Automatic will only update your GPS position when a change in acceleration or direction is detected, so it is lowkey trash if you're moving fast like you would on a track. "Every Second" updates your position cordinates literally every second and is super precise in my experience. Also, 40 extra meters on a 1600 in 102% of what you ran... not that much different of a margin of error than the 99% that Coros Apex tracked, just in the opposite direction.

[@janzeddrieck5801]

Curious to see the difference when you use the Watch 5 PRO considering that you're using the watch Ultra.

[@alikhamis5475]

At the end the measuring wheel is the most accurate

[@Matrixtruesaiyan]

People keep looking at him (9:17) because they are probably thinking “just get a real dog,… obviously he is a weirdo wearing all those watches… and with those shades when it is not even sunny” 😂

[@Privado834]

Shervin! Miss you bud. Enjoying all this dope content my man.

[@ShervinShares]

Broooooo hope you’re doing well

[@kermittherunner]

Also, you should have used the classic watch from Samsung. I don't think is a fair comparison when you are using the pro version of the Apple and the 965 om garmin .

[@tanszekiat]

Since you have 4 watches on hand, may be you can assigned a star for worst performing watch and 4 stars for best performing watch. At the end of your test, best overall performance watch. I am just thinking, if a watch is consistent at 2nd best thru out, may be that watch is the best for overall test....

[@marcelfromme]

Did you already test a Suunto watch? I use them for more than 8 years now an am really happy with it. Since 2 months I use the Suunto Race, fantastic watch!

[@cgarrett1974]

When in the gym, you can broadcast the garmin HR via ANT+ so it should work with the treadmill.

[@edismehmedali4666]

Love the shout out for The Quantified Scientist 👍🏻

[@ShervinShares]

He’s great!

[@rafaeldesousa6022]

I know it might be a little late for this comment but i believe for the apple watch ultra you need to double press the action button to start the workout. they use it as a "accidental touch protection" feature

[@lukeapplegate2169]

Hey Shervin, Great video as always! I had a similar issue with the awu. I was doing my first 70.3, I pressed the action button before entering the water. I got 25 mins in before I realised it was still paused, it had also recorded wayy more distance than I had swam. 2.6km instead of 1.9km. A bit disappointing as I wanted to look over the data after the race and see what my pacing was like. I’ve now picked up a 955 and unfortunately won’t be using the awu in a race anymore 👎🏻

[@patsparks8731]

Great Video! Love all the testing you did. One more thing about GPS accuracy and very tall buildings is that in a more open sky location, generally you can get data from more satellites which can improve accuracy. This is because you can access multiple GPS tracking system standards (GLONASS,Galileo, etc) this improves accuracy(sorry for dorking out, I’m an Electrical Engineer). Battery life is hugely important to me so I went with the COROS BTW…as I hate having to constantly recharge. I like the Apple but having more functionality is taxing on the battery life and they just haven’t gotten there yet. Thanks for posting this great video! New sub here!! 👍

[@libbygarza9554]

Would love to see how distance affects data I run with garmin and my friend runs with apple. Our laps sync up beautifully for the first 8 mi but after that they really start going far apart. I’ll finish with my garmin saying we did 13 miles and hers will say we did 13.52 Would be interested to see how the corps/garmin/ultra perform on a longer run

[@boombek21]

I think that I buy Coros Apex pro 2 for me is good like battery life ,interface ,Gps and a lot of things

[@DeeKay1911]

Amazing test - I have been running with the Ultra A LOT this spring and never seen the freeze? Might be something with the track mode? That isn’t available in Denmark

[@DeeKay1911]

Are you on beta software? Somethings off with your device. I haven’t even seen it once

[@PlayBetterGO]

Great video! Some of us are also training for a marathon! We got this 💪

[@ShervinShares]

Yes let’s gooooo

[@patrickw89]

Love your work Shervin! Great Video! 😊

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you Patrick!!

[@ciprigeorgiu]

@shervin: What is the name of the app you use it to the gym on the Apple Watch Ultra?

[@josedecendra814]

Great video!! Loved it! The 4 watches is the only thing I sleep with these days… 😢😢😢 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShervinShares]

HAHAH glad I made ya laugh!

[@josedecendra814]

@@ShervinShares keep up the great work! Favorite KZbinr these days!!💪🏻💪🏻

[@riyadhatrah]

man I hate to be that guy, but I am saying this for your own good cause I suffer from the same issue. You have anterior pelvic tilt. It's like maybe the main reason why you heal strike. It sucks so I get it. Plenty of glute activation exercises and core stability. All the best for your running training. I am aiming for a 10K at the end of the year and also work on my speed! Good luck to us both!!! 🙌🏻

[@riyadhatrah]

btw, I am definitely eyeing the garmin 955 or 965

[@ShervinShares]

thank you! yes i need to work on that a lot

[@ShervinShares]

use my links if you buy it ;)

[@TheMaways]

I think the test fail because some of the watches are not tie on the correct position of wrist

[@Savag78]

Чувак ты лучший! Почему так мало просмотров черт побери. Желаю тебе миллион!

[@michaelcook477]

Enjoy the work you are doing! Staying real and being empirical is a great angle. My family are all in with Apple, and would love to get your take on the Apple Fitness+.

[@kevinbunn2555]

This is not empirical data. First off he has heavily biased toward Apple products if you've watched any of his videos. He also as a Tennessee to knock anything that has anything to do with competitive companies against Apple. That's why in this video you see him choosing a different category other than smart watches to give that appearance. Further empirical data has a LARGE sample size. In these videos he's only doing one and done's. That's a single sample of each category that's not scientific. I get it this is a simple video to give you a very broad idea but it is not empirical

[@qualityassured27]

I think, for Garmin, fenix line should have been the one put to test.

[@snkrs-wrld123]

Great video! What is your opinion about the Garmin forerunner 45?

[@dhalsimflood]

what about your sub 5 min mile goal? are you still planning to get it?

[@twoodcc]

Good luck with your training! Looking forward to the updates!

[@CalisthenicRunner]

Weirdly happened to my Apple ultra the last 2 days, the action button didn’t work (both Apple fitness app & the workoutdoors app). It fixed after I restart the watch, another solid video and good luck with your marathon training. Had garmin for years just switch to Apple ultra and done London marathon with my Apple Watch with the workoutdoors app, pretty happy with it. 👌🏼

[@Loc1792]

Great video!! Garmin has the daily suggested workout and the Garmin coach for marathons prep. Would have also liked to see the pixel watch and fitbit sense 2 in this video too..

[@ShervinShares]

Yes I’ve had them on and see it. But never actually used it! Maybe in future videos I’ll include those

[@luqeckr]

​@@ShervinShares the daily suggested workout really helped me a lot in my daily training. Of course i have to use the sleep tracking to make it suggest better. It give me training base on training load and my sleep quality.

[@insertrandomnamehere764]

Coros also has a fitness "coach". Its not quite as good as Garmin but it does have way more options of training plans.

[@rwcons1390]

I use KZbin playlist with premium and Bluetooth headphones for running. Is there a way i can do that with one of these watches?

[@TTtruth1]

Nice vid dude!

[@BluudiixD]

When you use the samsung watch 6 atleast, you can pause the running by press and hold a little on the back button, very easy. dont know if the 5 has it tho.

[@DoctorsReach]

Have you tried the Withings’ watches? Scale? BP cuff?

[@oscarsbg5343]

I dont understand why your apple watch ultra is so buggy. Ive never faced issues like that ever. Crossing my fingers🤞🏻

[@clarity2115]

This is great, thanks!

[@johncarnes2688]

Garmin you can down load workouts as well.

[@mssluo]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@greggrodgers6875]

I believe the classic fitbit does the trick

[@2NormalHuman]

One thing that needs to be mentioned regarding charging - is if you have a Samsung phone then you can charge your Galaxy Watch with your phone by putting your watch on top of your phone and enabling the feature in phone settings. So if you're outside and you didn't bring you watch charger you can always charge with your phone, although the charging speed is much slower comparing to using a regular power adapter

[@Sdfsoepvmsywocmzyw]

Lol nowadays in Moscow, GPS lock takes at least 5 min (or forever, depending on your neighborhood). Thanks Vladimir

[@MiesvanderLippe]

Had such a weird experience there. Walking in a certain street GPS locked us right in the centre of the airport.

[@Ariegi854]

Amazing comparison, I am very impressed.

[@mommyman88]

My sasmsung watch is almost perfectly accurate, did you bother to even set up the gps properly? the 1st couple times you use it, it will ask u at the end of ur workout if the amount was accurate and u can kinda help calibrate it like that.

[@AleCo_reviews_stuff]

I watch you tests and find them far better than most out there. stupid question -you are wearing a watch upper on the hand than normal. will that impact gata gathering?

[@patiogreen9738]

Don’t forget track length depends on lane choice. If you are running a 400m track, lane 1 is 400m, and lane 2 is 407m. 4 track laps is .99 miles in lane 1, lane 2 is 1.01.

[@ShervinShares]

i did lane 1!

[@feuerherz007]

yea.. not very accurate test 😂. i dont blame you, you even say how you prefer the apple watch. But some things to note - Why did Samsung watch not win Music test? You can play mp3s you can have spotify and you can have KZbin Music. Also you can play music out of its speakers (which i actually do when i workout outside) - on sasmung watch tap back btn at workout amd its easy to stop and start that way. i feel like you just dont know enough abt some of these watches as ur more into apple watch. - u used apple watch ultra compared to watch 5 not watch 5 pro? The pro has more battery but still costs less than the apple watch.. not a fair test? - you wear the samsung watch and corus watch weirdly on your wrist... how is that going to be accurate? also you can charge samsung watch in back of samsung phone - it has body compostion which YES does NOT give accurate numbers. BUT the graph it gives is in form with your progress. (measure morning before eating) which i love. anyhow .. is okay. i dont blame you. we all have our preferances :/

[@manangami2291]

You can long press the back button to pause and unpause the workout on samsung.

[@watchmevisit]

Ran a marathon with a relatively new Samsung Watch 4. Ran it in 4 hours, 20 minutes. Tracking running kills the battery. Dies at about 3 hours of acticity tracking. I need a new watch for my next marathon...

[@1llest]

HR data, chest strap vs Whoop?!

[@praneelthakur8332]

This channel is very underrated

[@manhunni]

to be fair, why picked the pricy Apple watch ultra instead of the regular watch Series. its way cheaper and the GPS etc etc are the Same.

[@gagause]

Hey, bro, I was in doubts about buying iWatch Ultra and just you gave me this impulse to finally take it )) do not betray us - this lovely watch and me ))❤

[@ShervinShares]

Hahaha Apple Watch or ☠️ ✊

[@gagause]

@UCv9ingiPmqKs6ejZV2Pt6Dw 2 answers from you today (the first one in Strava) - I feel so good 😊

[@ImInYourBrains]

As someone who has been into smartwatches since like the flat tire days, I believe the absolute best looking ones are/were made by fossil. They actually look like watches. However, battery and performance were shit on them. My current choice would be something that people wouldnt look twice at, cause the last thing I want is to talk about my smartwatch. So looks-wise, it is the samsung. Its just a simple looking black sportswatch thats not gonna grab attention. The one I personally think looks the coolest as a piece of tech would be the apple watch ultra. Most futuristic looking one for sure. Anyways, if only there was an android watch whose external design was handled by fossil, whose screen and build quality was done by Samsung, whose fitness tracking was done by Coros, and whose user software experience was handled by google's pixel team. Then we would have the best of all worlds