Garmin Forerunner 945, Premium GPS Running/Triathlon Smartwatch with Music, Black

I bought the 945 as a replacement for a 735. For me the main reason for buying were the maps. I was stuck in running the same routes, and was really interested in having improved navigation on my longer runs. Over the last few months of owning the watch I have used the maps from time to time. It works very well as a way of exploring a new area. Also one time when I got lost at night, it was really assuring being able to follow a map back. In the end the feature I like best are the suggested runs and training status. Before I always ended up doing similar runs, 10k every other day. And it was a struggle to keep that up. Now however, the suggested workouts have introduced a variety to my runs that really help keep things interesting for me. Usually it is a base run, which seemed very slow to me initially. The sprints really push me as do the tempo runs. Also for the first time I feel comfortable running 5 days a week. So far the only bad side was that initially the battery was draining really quickly. After some investigation online I decided to switch off the pulse ox feature and it has greatly improved since.

Bought as replacement for my venerable FR235, the 945 doesn't just add long battery life, but expands the features beyond what I expected in reading up about it. The Garmin Connect app expands in detail display too, adding much more training focus support - guidance about too little/too much, e.g. recently advising me to increase gentle Aerobic load as I may be over-training. Improved insight into my sleep quality too (I have always been a light sleeper sadly). Overall, very pleased with it. Only thing I immediately changed was the strap, swapping to a nylon after-market option for both comfort (more adjustable) and colour/individuality.

I have it for 5 years, never missed a heartbeat or step. I can't say enough about it.

Easy to set up. Love that is has a list of activities that can be set was favourites so easy to start when doing one of these activities. Love the Garmin app and the information it can record and the information concerning ing stats that are shown. Motivated by the challenges that can be joined and the badges that can be earned. Works well for me.

Brought this watch for swimming and multi-sport events. Watch is as good as I would expect from Garmin. Only downside is that this is my third Garmin watch and now third charging adapter

My son loves this gift, he chose the model he wanted and it was as he expected

If anyone knows anything about Garmin then this one is up there with some of the best. For anyone who is semi-pro and below then this will do anything you want it to, just needs connecting to a smart app on your phone and you can get as much data as you can shake a stick at. I’d definitely recommend getting a screen protector for it. And if you want to be extra fashionable look at the different straps too. Battery is great, obviously when you are using it loads it drops off massively but even in intense endurance events it’ll handle a full day of high power demand. Definitely recommend, see also the Fenix line to compare.

Well all was going so well.......until the watch strap broke - guess you are not meant to wear and use the watch !!!! Replacement watch strap from Garmin.....over £250 !!!!! are you serious !!!!!! Great way how to waste a great watch.....now just sits at the bottom of the draw !!!!! I had the Polar version - that was terrible, would never sync, lost connection with phone, battery life was terrible.....it was just bad. Sent it back and tried another Polar and same faults. Purchased this Garmin and it is chalk and cheese. This watch works, syncs and is amazing. It is also so much more comfortable to wear, does so much more and ......is reliably with long battery life. Would 100% recommend