Wrist based heart rate not accurate

Getting spikes in HR followed by persistent high readings, especially on longer runs. While idle hr will spike or run high. I checked against HRM Pro readings so I know they aren't accurate.

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seilogramp over 3 years ago +2

Assume you've gone over the standard procedure offered by Garmin to improve heart rate accuracy. The Heart Rate Sensor on My Garmin Watch Is Not Accurate | Forerunner® 945 LTE

I've found that the…
SUPRNOVA over 2 years ago in reply to antgah +2

If you need the LTE, it's a nice watch. If I didn't already have the LTE, I'd get the 255 in a heartbeat. (I still have a 935. Still fine and makes a good backup)
Greg over 2 years ago in reply to antgah +2

I think the 945 LTE does great while running. I had an older Garmin that would constantly cadence lock, but this one I trust 90+% of the time. My only complaint is that it reacts to changes slower than…

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0 antgah over 2 years ago

How is the wrist Heart rate accuracy nowadays in the FR 945 LTE?

0 SUPRNOVA over 2 years ago in reply to antgah

For running, MTB and SUP I get unusable low readings with just the 945LTE. I always use a chest strap. (..or I disregard the HR data and only review Time, Dist, Stroke...)

0 SUPRNOVA over 2 years ago in reply to antgah

If you need the LTE, it's a nice watch. If I didn't already have the LTE, I'd get the 255 in a heartbeat. (I still have a 935. Still fine and makes a good backup)

0 Greg over 2 years ago in reply to antgah

I think the 945 LTE does great while running. I had an older Garmin that would constantly cadence lock, but this one I trust 90+% of the time. My only complaint is that it reacts to changes slower than a chest strap, only a problem if you're doing a lot of short intervals.