Current pace issues - Fenix 6 pro

I've recently purchased a fenix 6 pro as an upgrade from my FR654M and been really disappointed with the accuracy of the current pace data field. It seems to always read a lot slower than the actual pace and a lot of runs actually come in slightly short distance wise. The pace on the FR645M has always been pretty much spot on. Comparing the pace plots on connect between the 2 watches the fenix is very up and down with a lot of peaks and dips, whereas the 645 is quite linear as it should be. Is this a common issue with the watch or should I return it for a replacement?

0 AndersB over 4 years ago

I have registered a support case regarding this. You should do it also. They are investigating it but not find a solution yet. The 11.77 beta is slightly better than older firmwares but its not good enough yet. The Bike activity works good, but not the Run activity.

0 AndersB over 4 years ago

Check my other thread about this:

https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/240313/long-delays-in-pace-and-speed-data-fields-when-running-but-not-for-cycling-movies-included

0 CRUM over 4 years ago

Cheers I'll also put in a support case. The pace field is absolutely useless to use as an indicator as it is. It's pretty poor when one of the main functions in the flagship device isn't even useable as a pace guide.

I'll also give the beta a go. I assume it will work on a apac version as I've seen in the notes from earlier versions we cannot do the early update.

0 CRUM over 4 years ago

I'll also give the beta a go. I assume it will work on a apac version as I've seen in the notes from earlier versions we cannot do the early update.

0 7165269 over 3 years ago

Hi there,

I just purchased a Fenix 6 Pro and am experiencing exactly the same issue, wild fluctuations of pace of up to 1m30 slower that actual pace on a slow steady run. I was wondering if either of you had any luck with Garmin support?

Cheers.

0 CRUM over 3 years ago in reply to 7165269

Hi, absolutely no luck when I spoke to garmin in Australia. It seems like a very common issue with these watches though. I had planned to contact them again tomorrow and see if they had any other answers.

I couldn't imagine how fantastic it would be trying to use the pacepro function with one of these devices