In this article, we’ll break down what’s new for Forerunner, how these watches compare to their predecessors, and how all watches in the Forerunner line compare to each other (and, in some cases, to closely related watches like the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus).įrom left to right: The Garmin Forerunner 945, 645, 245 and 45 watches (blue band available with 945 Tri-Bundle). Adaptive training plans and advice, based on your workout data, are baked in to help you optimize your performance. The watches are designed to be worn during any workout, as well as all day (and even night) to help you get a holistic understanding of your fitness-all grounded in robust physiological data.
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The Forerunner series is designed for athletes who want to evaluate their training with detailed metrics, tracking and built-in data analysis.
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They signify the first update to the Forerunner line in more than a year, and the first upgrade to its flagship model (Forerunner 935) in more than two years. We’ll update with more clarity as we get it.A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.Įarlier this year, Garmin announced the launch of several new GPS watches- Forerunner 945, Forerunner 245 (including 245 Music version) and Forerunner 45 (including 45S, a more compact version). For example, music streaming still looks to be done offline, and the press materials clearly state that incoming calls are still handled by a paired smartphone. Details of the subscription and package are a little unclear – as are the extent of the LTE features. The Forerunner 945 is set to be US only, and will cost $649 and require an added subscription. Of course, the Forerunner 945 is the most advanced in the range, with a host of sports modes. Likewise, the LTE connection supercharges Garmin LiveTrack, enabling you to display a beacon of your location, which will be of huge interest to trail runners and bikers. Users of the LTE edition can use safety features if they’re in trouble or simply feel unsafe, which will hook up to Garmin IERCC, which will provide two-way communication with emergency services that will help resolve the situation and get help if needed. It’s a slightly different take on the likes of Samsung and Apple LTE integration, with a bigger focus on safety. In addition, Garmin is also launching a Forerunner 945 LTE edition. Although we loved the simplicity, there’s a lot more for runners here than before. It’s a much more advanced feature set than the Forerunner 45. Garmin has added support for Garmin Coach, which means you can do guided run workouts from the wrist.Īnd it’s added the PacePro feature, which guides pacing for races and runs, taking gradient into account.Īnd there’s a renewed focus on recovery, and the Forerunner 55 will advise you on how long to rest after a session. What’s more, there’s also a cadence alert, which will notify you if your steps per minute land outside of your desired target. In addition to tracking pace, time and distance – there are also metrics for cadence. In terms of running tracking things are a lot more advanced. There’s 20 hours of GPS tracking and 2 weeks of smartwatch battery life, and you’ll get notifications on the wrist – although there’s no music storage or Garmin Pay here. The Forerunner 55 features an enhanced color screen, but the dimensions are the same as the original – which already makes this a worthy upgrade. The Forerunner 55 takes up the mantle, but does offer a lot more advanced running features for the same price. We loved the Forerunner 45’s sleek build, clear screen and focus on the basics. The Garmin Forerunner 55 replaces Wareable favorite the Forerunner 45 (which is our current best running watch) coming in with the same $199 price tag. Garmin has added two new running watches to its roster, with a big upgrade for its budget GPS watch and its next LTE device. Check out our thoughts on Garmin's new entry-level running watch. Update: our Forerunner 55 review is now in.
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