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FR 945 vs. FR 935 questionaire

Former Member
Former Member over 6 years ago

I have a following questionaire for those, who upgraded from FR 935 to FR 945:

Is FR 945 vs. FR 935  better same worse comments
GPS accuracy
altimeter accuracy
OHR accuracy
ANT + sensors stability
BT stability
Other
  • 0 over 6 years ago

    As good as or better on all fronts I would say. I sometimes have problems with ANT+ sensors not being detected at the beginning of an activity (requiring a reboot of the watch), but after they connect the connection is solid. BT connection is rock solid for me but I use Android. I get the impression a lot of BT issues are iPhone related

  • 0 over 6 years ago
    Is FR 945 vs. FR 935  better same worse comments
    GPS accuracy x about the same to be honest, 935 was very good
    altimeter accuracy x this appears a lot better the elevation appears very accurate much better than 935
    OHR accuracy x Always wear a strap as the accuracy is so much better especially with intervals etc
    ANT + sensors stability x no issues same as 935
    BT stability x no issues as same as 935
    Other

    Battery life seemed worst, but after a few recharges and turning SP02 off during day and backlight to 5% it now appears to be good if not slightly better.

    Is it worth the upgrade, I had the 935 for 2 years so probably due to a upgrade, the maps work well for walking not tried for running or cycling.

  • 0 over 6 years ago in reply to chrisgofaster

    “ turning SP02 off” is the best thing to do if you want anywhere near decent battery life. I'd go out on a limb here and suggest that was what made the difference and nothing to do with this myth of recharge cycles being needed.

  • 0 over 6 years ago
    Is FR 945 vs. FR 935  better same worse comments
    GPS accuracy x Adds about 2% extra distance compared to 935.*
    altimeter accuracy x The same.*
    OHR accuracy x 24/7 use only, activities with HR.
    ANT + sensors stability x Only used HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim.

    * forums.garmin.com/.../893850

  • 0 over 6 years ago

    Is FR 945 vs. FR 935      better     same     worse     comments

    GPS accuracy                                    x                     Accuracy about the same, may be a little worse than 935.. but gps lock times when there are                                                                                    buildings etc nearby is worse than 935. My 935 surprisingly got locks inside my apartment                                                                                        whereas 945 doesn't.

    Altimeter accuracy             x                                     Seems to work better especially becauseit has DEM, But still have the issue of the altimeter                                                                                      resetting randomly as posted in the forums [so far not suring an activity]. 

    OHR accuracy                                   x                      Both 935 and 945 are bad for me. Works sometimes and doesn't many times. Sometimes                                                                                          works after turning off/on the OHR

    BT stability                                                     x          Haven't had lot of issues. But it seems to lose connection easier than the 935. The range                                                                                          seems to be not as good as 935