I've been tired of charging my Apple Watch Ultra every night so I've been tempted to get a new Garmin. Looks like a new Fenix model will be released in the next few weeks. What features would you like to see?
I got my son the Venu 3. Awesome watch, was really impressed. Now I'm on the fence between that and the 965. I'll probably wind up with the 965.easttexasaggie04 said:
I'm on the fence between 265 and 965. But I'm very curious what features this 8 has.
krosch11 said:
965 does everything the fenix does with a brighter screen .
Just bought. Happy 50th birthday to me.easttexasaggie04 said:
Garmin is running a sale now on the 965. $100 off.
I went the other way. I had been using Garmin's forever and won an Apple Watch Ultra 2 from work. It does everything that I do now and some things better, like integrate with Peloton that I use. My favorite parts though are podcasts sync up between the watch and phone and being able to get phone calls without my phone. I never take my phone with me anymore on runs. The biggest downside is obviously the battery life compared to the Garmin, but I just throw it on the charger when I'm in the shower.Kwade23 said:
So I had an Apple Watch Ultra. Through my company we get health rewards where I accrued enough points for a Garmin. I was tired of charging my Apple Watch consistently so I got the Garmin to see if I liked it. Figured whichever one I liked less I could sell. Best change I've ever made. That being said, there are so many features, if they added more, I'm not sure if I'd even notice.
Very valid reasons. I on the other hand, don't want to get texts and phone calls on my watch. Typically leave phone at home during runs and in the locker at the gym. Allows me to enjoy my me time.BQ2001 said:I went the other way. I had been using Garmin's forever and won an Apple Watch Ultra 2 from work. It does everything that I do now and some things better, like integrate with Peloton that I use. My favorite parts though are podcasts sync up between the watch and phone and being able to get phone calls without my phone. I never take my phone with me anymore on runs. The biggest downside is obviously the battery life compared to the Garmin, but I just throw it on the charger when I'm in the shower.Kwade23 said:
So I had an Apple Watch Ultra. Through my company we get health rewards where I accrued enough points for a Garmin. I was tired of charging my Apple Watch consistently so I got the Garmin to see if I liked it. Figured whichever one I liked less I could sell. Best change I've ever made. That being said, there are so many features, if they added more, I'm not sure if I'd even notice.
If/when this Apple Watch dies, I'd probably get another one especially with the new stuff they are adding in the new Watch OS. If you are doing ultras and Ironman type stuff a Garmin for sure makes sense. But for running and just general fitness, the Apple Watch (at least Ultra 2) is pretty solid
As does Amazon, which will drop it on your porch tomorrow.ptothemo said:
Same price as Garmin, but REI also has the 265 and 965 for $100 off now through 9/22.
Kwade23 said:
So I had an Apple Watch Ultra. Through my company we get health rewards where I accrued enough points for a Garmin. I was tired of charging my Apple Watch consistently so I got the Garmin to see if I liked it. Figured whichever one I liked less I could sell. Best change I've ever made. That being said, there are so many features, if they added more, I'm not sure if I'd even notice.
Initial thoughts on the 965 (upgraded from a 945).wcb said:Just bought. Happy 50th birthday to me.easttexasaggie04 said:
Garmin is running a sale now on the 965. $100 off.