Lots of you asked about the watch band that I have on the fenix 6 Sapphire in the video - this is it! geni.us/fenix6watchband (Amazon affiliate link) Thanks!

@3riplebee

3 жыл бұрын

Running Stats: Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6X, Sir?

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

They’ll be the same 👍

@3riplebee

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thank You Sir. Bought Fenix 6X Sapphire. - Your Indian Fan. 🙏

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll be getting it all 👍 Thanks!

@DaveHebert400

3 жыл бұрын

Literally came down into the comments to ask this exact question, haha. Thanks so much!

Nick mankey watch strap takes the fenix 6 to another level of comfort, I love my 6 pro solar

I was a loyal apple watch user for many years, and then this last December made the jump to a Fenix. I am SO HAPPY that I changed things up. The fitness tracking is truly amazing. And I have smart notifications disabled and am really enjoying not being so "connected" all the time. :)

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the Fenix is working out for you 👍

Thanks for the review Des, always high quality. What are your thoughts on fenix 6s vs. coros apex 42mm?

"VO2 max - superior" Alright man, you don't need to attack me like that. ;)

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@stalinjoszef958

3 жыл бұрын

Even though it says superior, it's not. It's only extreme compared to the average population. In the fitness world 58is just average. 64 is pretty good. My biking vo2max is 71 on a 8-10hour running biking, hiking crosstraining. Anything over 60is respectable though. Keep it up

@Astro-ck6mh

3 жыл бұрын

@@stalinjoszef958 I thought my 51 was good lol. The watch tells me 51 is excellent and my fitness age is 20. It was feeling pretty good for the 40 years old me!

@stalinjoszef958

3 жыл бұрын

@@Astro-ck6mh i have a big background, started doing mtb marathons when I was 8, at 13y i quit for 2years than started again. At that time I was barely fitter than a bodybuilder. I started working on it. It took me 3years consistent hard work, 24/7 dieting to get here where I am now. I actually wanted to become a pro. But I realised it's not worth it. working out 30hours a week just kills everyone mentally and physically and fame is no guarantee in cycling

@badmuppet6532

3 жыл бұрын

@@stalinjoszef958 remember that this is estimate. Likely when you do actual VO2 max it would be higher. Also, running or varied VO2 max is different to pure cycling VO2 max...

Maybe it’s a bit much, but I’m using both. Wearing the Apple Watch during the workday, using Apple Pay and taking calls, etc. The smart watch features and integration with the Apple ecosystem are great. Then when I’m working out, hiking, golfing, going off the grid for camping, it’s definitely the tougher fenix 6 sapphire with its maps, better battery life, fitness data, and tougher build. I know I’m fortunate to be able to have both, but they definitely serve different purposes. Love your videos!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You sound like me in how you use them! 😁

@tomislav5693

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit You use them both in same manner? I did that to but how you read your data through day then? I mean how you combine your data to get full spectrum of day/week/month. And thanks for video, keep up the good work really helpful videos... 😀

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Apple Watch pretty much as an extension of my phone, or sometimes the replacement if I don’t have my phone on me, and then a more capable fitness device for all the sports. Since I use so many different watches I like to use other platforms like TrainingPeaks for a catch-all for all my data, although I do use Garmin devices the most so most of my data is in Garmin Connect.

@tomislav5693

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thx for replay... jep same here just that Im not satisfied that some times I don’t have date not connected to training all in one place like steps, hydration, sleep, ...etc but Apple health connect most of them so 😁. Thought that you maybe have some solutions 😁

@Tiger2000Lion2005

3 жыл бұрын

I've got the apple watch for not having to carry my phone with me while running but for ultra-marathon training the battery life is not acceptable so I also have the fenix6 just now...I'll see how it goes but I'm so glad to hear other people have gone this same route...

Very helpful, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

Really helpful vid. I'm getting back into running and cycling and wanted something that will give me the best data. This was very clear and insightful. Thanks

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Paul. Good luck with getting back into running and riding!

Hey Des. That was an awesome comparison. Each of the sections segued well and you brought out all the nuances of each watch, user profile and ecosystem. Great video!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the information was useful! Thanks!

Just what I was looking for ! Thanks !

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

When I switched from a Galaxy Watch to the Fenix 6 I was worried I would miss the touch screen. Boy was I wrong. Garmin nails the UI. You don't have to press many buttons because they offer you what you need by default. 6 Month on I'm still surprised and impressed by the ease of use.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear! And thanks for sharing your experiences.

@jamaani

3 жыл бұрын

I have a samsung galaxy watch 3 and the Strava app keeps glitching when doing weight workouts indoors. It just shuts down and you lose your data. I am considering the Garmin Fenix 6 since i am an avid bike rider and workout often. Can you take calls on the fenix 6?

@Mindolluin

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamaani No. You can press a button to accept a call but you can't talk and listen to your watch like with the Galaxy or Apple Watch.

@jamaani

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mindolluin thank you for your response🙏🏾. Much appreciated. That is still okay with me...honestly for the functionality and options of the fenix i am going to get it. I just need to decide which version will serve me best long term.

@tk-maker

2 жыл бұрын

is a difference level, garmin fenix is for serious sports. apple watch for city guy

Hi! thanks for the great video! what is your suggestion for hiking activities? More precisely, when it comes to GPS accuracy and maps? Thanks

The thing I like most and least about my Fenix is the button interface. But in the end the convenience of a touch screen on a smart watch takes a back seat to the need of physical buttons on a fitness watch. Would be nice to have both with a touch screen lockout feature.

Hey Des I’m currently doing a bunch of research for my next smartwatch / fitness trackers and you’re videos are by far the best! Thanks so much from Canada!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information is helping! Thanks!

You are very objective in your review. Great job ! That's pretty rare nowadays on KZread. Hello from France

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hello back from Colorado!

Great video Des. I’m currently testing the Coros Pace 2 against my Apple Watch series 4 and similar as you, I notice I get a few fractions of miles more on Apple Watch than I see on the Pace 2.

Nice review. Could you do an further review with a focus on trekking etc. How do the compasses, compare, barometers, maps, navigation, too maps, weather predictions etc.

Great review. Agree they are not the same, so hard to make a comparison. Both do some things better than the other so it comes down to what is more important to you. Someday there will be a watch that is both an amazing sports watch and smartwatch combined. For me, being a good sports watch is more important. I do a ton of activities, and train people in fitness. The added smartwatch features the newer Garmins have give me just enough of what I need. When I get a txt while I'm riding my bike or kayaking, running, hiking, etc. I don't have to take my phone out of my pocket to read it quickly. All the extra smart watch stuff is very cool, kinda a toy to play with I certainly wouldn't mind having it but it's not needed for me. Others will be the opposite, heavily using the features and getting by with the fitness stuff the apple watch does.

After watching all your videos which made me decided to get my first Garmin watch a few months ago. Still now, I still love my Garmin watches. 😁👍🏼

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos helped!! 👍

@tmjohari

3 жыл бұрын

Is Garmin overkill for those who do 20-30 minutes light exercise everyday?Apple watch is kinda letdown in term of battery

@jeffli1789

2 жыл бұрын

@@tmjohari No such thing as overkill. I love having all of my data from my activity. The data collected helps with improving your fitness level if you understand what you're looking at. I would get a Garmin for the durability alone versus the apple watch.

Thank you for the excellent presentation of strengths of each smartwatch! Very clear and effectively explained.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helped. Thanks!

I just invested in a Fenix 6 Sapphire. Haven't been active in the smart watch industry for years and have only used Apple Watch Series 1 when it came out (which was very nice). Watched tons of videos on your channel and decided to go on with the Fenix + a Garmin Smart Scale S2 as well. It is just something with the 'Garmin lifestyle' that makes it a lot more valuable. Keep up the good work!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Sounds like a great combo. Thanks!!

@goingfarwebb26

3 жыл бұрын

I just owned this watch for last 4 weeks its great gps on activities is all over the place like you have run through somones garden 😜😜but great watch garmin need to fix gps problems

@goingfarwebb26

3 жыл бұрын

And i have finally got a garmin fenix 6 pro sapphire without blue screen problem 👍🏻

@goingfarwebb26

3 жыл бұрын

And i wish my wrist was thin i struggle with my thick wrists sorry for my bad language but fuck apple day light robbery

our "unbox therapy" for all fitness devices. Excellent comparison!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great review, thanks a lot! Even tho I chose already apple watch, i really enjoyed watching this!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Thanks!

Just subbed i also just ordered a fenix6x pro solar. Im reading up all the links. Yours was good and concise. Thanks

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your watch! Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video. This video pretty helped me decide which watch is more useful for me. I definitely like how much data you can get on the garmin but for personally I wouldn't be analyzing so much data. Plus I don't see myself going on too many outdoor treks for couple years and hence I think a smart watch is better choice for me where I can do activities where I can leave my phone and go out with just the watch and still have my calls forwarded on it. So Thank you for this video. Now I'm gonna go buy my apple watch 6 :-))

Hello Des. I am from Brazil. Always watching your videos. I think they are really great. 👍

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Thanks for your comparison review. I have bought Apple Watch 6 to replace my Venu. So far I pleased with the Heart Rate sensor accuracy of Apple Watch 6 during weight training.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad it’s working out for you. Thanks!

Thanks. This was exactly what I was looking for. Great!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

I've been using an Apple Watch 6 for a little over a year and it's annoying needing to charge it every night and constantly having push notifications dinging on my wrist. Just made the switch to the Fenix 6 and while there is a learning curve I'm already liking the additional customization and the 2-week long battery life is mindblowing!

This is a great review. To me the biggest advantage to the Garmin is the battery life. I just got the Fenix 6s Pro Solar, and love it. (I had the mid-size Fenix 6 before, but just found it too big for my taste) But my Series 4 Apple Watch lasts a day maximum. The Fenix 6 would easily last 12 days, and the new 6s solar will probably get me a week or so due to the smaller battery. (I just got it, so I haven't optimized the battery usage yet) Yes, there's certain things the AW does WAY better, but overall, the Garmin is a better device IMO.

interesting video. they've always been very different to me. Last year I bought myself the Fenix 6s and got my mom the Apple Watch. Each watch works for her owner as we each had very different needs fitness/health/wellness/smart watch-wise (me a bit of a sport/fitness fanatic and her a workout newbie).

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Very well put!

Thanks for the video! You clear up the puzzle. Getting apple watch today.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad the video helped.

Very beautiful video and well lit lighting. Can you please share how you light the place for shooting this?

Thanks a lot for your detailed analysis ! 🙌🏼🔥

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@simonstephenson6764

2 жыл бұрын

I second that: informative and nicely produced too. Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍

As you and others noted, two very different watches at their cores. I got a Fenix 6 Solar Pro a week ago, in part due to your review linked in your notes above. For me it’s about outdoor activities and being away from power on the trail for days at a time. I noted that there are a lot of apps available for the Fenix, but as I will likely have my phone along hiking or biking, I do not see the usefulness of duplicating something already covered on my iPhone. The music function is one of those to me as well, but I expect there are people that don’t want to have to bring a phone along, so it gets back to what best meets your needs. I’ve used it for about 45 minutes of activity daily and sleep tracking for a week and still have 30% on the battery. The solar function may add up to two days, depending on sun conditions.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, Mike! 👍

@FrancescoNerieri

2 жыл бұрын

you don't want to run with your phone. music streaming is a must for a sport watch.

As ALWAYS, a GREAT review! Thanks!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gunny!!

Extreeeemly helpful. Thanks!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Love my F6 pro, very sports and health oriented and has a rugged look, battery life is just under a week with a few activities

@dtrjones

2 жыл бұрын

I got a garmin Fenix 6 pro too, excellent watch. Also bought the chestnut leather strap which just sets it off nicely, but I would recommend the garmin one - it is a little expensive but has quick release and is absolute quality.

I absolutely love the Garmin and wouldnt trade it for the Apple ever (dont like the latter's design or small size) but DAMN that display!!!

Great video! Super easy to follow. Always putting out some of the best content on KZread!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have another very closely related video to this coming out tomorrow!

very detailed analysis.. thanks for the video...

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks!

I gave my Apple away after buying it as an upgrade from Fenix 5. Now have Fenix 6 and can’t fault it. Battery life and the ability to drill into data from sleep, riding, running, aerobic and golf make it a clear winner for me. I must admit the screen on the Apple is what made me buy it but it really is a toy on your wrist...and I am not charging a watch every night particular when I am sometimes out in the bush.

I went from galaxy watch to fenix 5x plus and I m not going back to smart watches! I don’t need to write text or have a phone call on my watch, I prefer the looks, the battery and the training info I get from the fenix + hrm run!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, plenty of data and info with the Garmin!

@andyv6299

3 жыл бұрын

Those Fenix watches are expensive

@xenophonpapadopoulos5817

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyv6299 Yeah they sure are, but they worth the extra money if you can afford it. If not, you can find better value for money in instinct or forerunner series.

Wow that was a brilliantly incisive review thank you

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing 👍

Just what I needed to watch! Thanks

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

Awesome video! Garmin Felix 6 here. I prefer the buttons and always on screen over the touch screen that times out. I found the soft buttons very clumsy and the false presses are way too frequent. I like being able to customize my data screens. I also like creating and being able to execute customized workouts. Don’t forget maps including trails and roads with heat maps of frequent traveled roads highlighted. I found the AW needed a lot more helper apps for the features I like, but no app did it all. Just my two cents.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, Shaun! And thanks!!

So help your video, i still love my fenix 6

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Thank you for this, I was torn to get Series 6 I will use for skiing (Slopes app) have Garmin 5 for biking! Subscribed!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice combo! Thanks!!

This was eerily cathartic.

Your awesome bro, the two devices I’ve wanted to be compared. Thank you bro 🙏

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!! Thanks!

Sir I'm from Kuwait 🇰🇼 and to be honest with you I like your vedio so much and because of your description for both watches I have decided to go with with Garmin watch it's more than enough for me.... Excellent watch ⌚ the garmin instinct it's now my best instrument

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks!!

got my fenix6s and preparing for my first half marathon. Very happy with it. What I'm always using during the run is metronome to help with cadence. And one hour of it drains the battery by 10%. Usual work of the watch - 9 days(about 11-12% of a battery), so that If I use the same feature on apple,it would die after one workout...if I run for 2 hours - in the middle of the workout. I think Apple doesn't work for the sport if you want to challenge yourself and grow as a runner...

Great video. What’s the color on that Fenix 6? Black or carbon gray?

I love my Marq Athlete. It has the traditional look while offering everything I want out of a smart watch. It's definitely a pricey option, but one I would absolutely recommend!

@TheMatys1996

2 жыл бұрын

it's the same like fenix 6x pro

Great video, very honest. Garmin for me, love my fenix 6.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying your watch 👍

Astoundingly thorough comparison. Subscribed! 👍

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

First time I see your videos. You're doing an amazing job, man!! Congrats!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

i think that you helped me a lot with my decision, i didn't know which one to buy , but now, i very pleasure to don't fall in the deep consumerism from Apple. For every Apple devices they put on the market. i can't wait to start my sports days with my new FENIX!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad the video helped. Enjoy!

@juresaiyan

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my fenix and i'ts amazing!

Love my Garmin Watch, blows my Apple Watch away, especially when it come to a fitness watch. Plus Garmin has a 14 day battery

Brilliant review of both! Thank you!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks!

That was a great, well thought-out video. Thank you! :)

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!! 🙌

Nice review as always although (as a Fenix user) I missed some pretty important points like Garmin’s adaptive virtual trainers or the daily training recommendation based on the current train load and rest stage. Or even just the opportunity to create a training plan in advance and load that when you are out on the track: the watch will “dictate” you what to do and you’ll see screens automatically that is the best to see the actually important data fields while you are doing that session. I’d really miss these functions after I tried them out, they works really great together.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, more good points for what data, feedback, and guidance Garmin can provide. Thanks!

Great video. These are the ones I am considering. Except I am looking at the Delta Tactix with solar. Fenix 7 is probably out soon as well.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good timing then! 😁

Wow this was way more thorough than I expected, great comparison. I already own fenix 6 pro and I don't have an iPhone so I made the right choice!

The quality of these videos are so good.. By far the best Sport tech channel on KZread!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

THAT INTRO: I was skeptical. Then; AWEFAWQ that was gud.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks so much 👍

always love your "how's it going folks this is Desmond desfit" Ahaa !

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@unreal9823

3 жыл бұрын

'..I'm Des with Desfit.'

Good video. You can easily add music to the Fenix manually ,(but playing music on the apple watch is ok and straightforward) . We know the Fenix is going to be great for fitness and the Apple watch ...well just for a smart watch. Simple as that.

love the way you present and give the comment, very professional way.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! Didn’t sense any bias that you pick up in some other reviews. Still torn on making the switch to Garmin...

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a tough choice!

Killed it. Great video and info, thank you!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for very detailed and helpful videos. Can I ask you to please review amazfit gtr2 especially for its GPS and heart rate accuracies?

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

I have an Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e on the way so I can let you know about those 👍 Thanks!!

Thanks. My Fenix 6 Pro firmware took a turn and I had to return it to Garmin, who happily is shipping a new Fenix…but I WAS considering changing to Apple Watch. This video reaffirmed my use and need for the Fenix. Great video.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad they are taking care of you. Thanks!

For me Garmin is 'the watch' that keeping me motivated to train)

@vikingh3008

3 жыл бұрын

You need a watch to keep you motivated 😂

@dimosha8919

3 жыл бұрын

@@vikingh3008 yup)

@vikingh3008

3 жыл бұрын

@@dimosha8919 😂 I bet you also like CrossFit and eat vegan food,

@dimosha8919

3 жыл бұрын

@@vikingh3008 nope)

@jacobcrsn

3 жыл бұрын

@@vikingh3008 corny lol

Great video, here’s my take. Been a Fenix owner since the series 2 (which still works! Sold it to a friend), and now on a F6, but also a big Apple fan, so recently got an Apple Watch SE. Both do different things, so I’ve started to wear them both! Fenix is my main watch, but great to have Apple Watch for smart features which are way better and very useful for messaging when out on the bike / run. Also very useful for music controls.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

You’re not the only one who wears them both! Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

Hi, That is a superbe video, I mean, really great as usual ! now I'd like to buy a Garmin ! (I do have an Apple Watch). I'm still impressed by your VO2 ... I mean these days I'm not into sport at all ... but your VO2 is wow ! I can't imagine how you feel with that type of VO2. Also, in France we do not have Fitness+ (along with .. news+ or Apple Card) fingers acrossed for September. In any case, I wish you an excellent day from France (time zone mint be different) Take care :)

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Peter! Hopefully they roll out more Apple features your way soon.

Would you compare the tactix delta solar to the fenix 6x solar?? I am so curious to see the differences you experience with those watches! If anything, do you have any initial thoughts?

I have the 6x pro. I regularly go 3 weeks between charges. Running every day.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Fenix 6 pro all day long. 👍🏼

Very helpful, thank you.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

Had an Apple Watch then my bike computer broke. Bought the Fenix 6 pro and never looked back. Best bit of kit I have had of all Bike GPS/HRM/Activity trackers I’ve owned. Run, Cycle, broadcast HR, it’s all there. Bought the mount adaptor for the bike too when I want to see the data or navigating.

Went from Apple Watch to Garmin 2 years ago and never looked back! Love my Garmin!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@simply6162

3 жыл бұрын

Is Apple Watch the worst Watch you could buy?

@MrsUSified

3 жыл бұрын

@@simply6162 absolutely not! Apple Watch is a great smart watch, but not a great fitness tracker.

@simply6162

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrsUSified I heard Apple Watch are specifically for fitness

fare and balanced, thank you for that, it's very rare to see that.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

I now own both and this is a fantastic and fair review. I agree with all points.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you’re enjoying your watches!

Thanks. Your video helped me a lot

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for the effort on the video. Apple recently frustrated me so i went in search of apple product replacements. I ended up with a fr 945. I cant express enough how much i love how info heavy it is. I do and try so many activities and IMO the Apple Watch doesn’t come close to recording it. But on the flip im torn because the aw (i have the 4) looks so much nicer on my arm on date night and it has so many features that you didn’t even know you wanted. It’s definitely got novelty on lock! So now i have both 😩 but I’ve had my Garmin for 2 weeks and i havent taken it off my arm yet but i cant get rid of my aw just yet. It really is apples and oranges!!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a toss up! Thanks!

The ruggedness and battery life makes Garmin an absolute win.

@Anonymous-iz1or

3 жыл бұрын

Even price also won by garmin 💸

@fatgirlboy9341

3 жыл бұрын

different ppl might not care these attributes

Thanks, this helped me a lot

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

👍

I currently have a Vivoactive 3, but I'm looking at upgrading. Are there any differences on how the Garmin Connect app works between the two watches or is that essentially the same thing? One thing that irks me a lot is that I do both road and mountain biking. I created two different activities on my watch, but they both get tagged as just Cycling in the app, with the same gear attached to it. Every time I finish a ride I have to manually set the activity type and change the gear to the bike I used. Is it the same on the Fenix or since there's a built-in MTB activity, the app sees this as a different thing?

Is there a difference between what data you can read out of the Garmin HRM if you are using the Fenix vs the Apple Watch?

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! You can see the running dynamics that the HRM Pro can collect at around 11:36 in the video. This is done over ANT+ and since the Series 6 only connects over Bluetooth it won’t be able to collect this data.

Absolutely fantastic video! Loved the intro!!! 🔥 Great work comparing these very different watches. I think a lot of people struggle with why they would ever pick up something other than an apple watch. This video is going to help a LOT of people. I always describe it as a Fitness Watch that has some smart watch features or a Smart Watch that has some fitness watch features. Which I think is kind of the same thing you were saying at the end of the video. 👌 And it's going to get very interesting whenever Apple figures out a way to get the battery to go 2-3 days as opposed to just one day.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Matt! It surprised me how many people were trying to decide between these two since they are so different but I appreciate your kind words about this video being able to help people out - exactly what I was aiming to do 👍

great video very helpful thanks

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

love this dude! thanks! just fyi, might wanna close down your fstop on your camera. your hands are in focus, but your face isn't in focus. please keep making all the awesome videos you've been doing over the years!! i really enjoy your channel!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Ya, I completely messed up focus on this video 🤦‍♂️ but have made some adjustments. Thanks again!

Great analysis of both watches. I use the series 5 and what it basically comes down to is Apple watches are more for the everyday athletes and Garmin Fenix’s are more for the professional athletes - in my humble opinion.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Great summary! Thanks Winnie!

I love my Apple Watch , because I don’t do marathons or workouts longer than 1,5 hours . My husband like Garmin better because of the battery and the more intense workouts he does ,so it’s got a longer battery. I can’t mis the smart functions on the Apple ,and all is so convenient and easy to read and use .

I would like know if Garmin fenix 6 it's possible listening information about training during running with bluetooth. Thanks

Thank you for the video. I’m about to switch from the apple watch 6 to Fenix 6, but I’m worried if the Garmin has a good connection with the iPhone,80% of my time, I use watches instead phone, like 30 feet away. Does the Garmin support calling texting features?

Love the fenix watches

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

I bought a Forerunner 645 Music over an Apple Watch a few years ago because I really wanted music while I run. However, Spotify on Garmin is just laughably bad. It constantly crashed, took forever to load albums, and was nearly impossible to find albums/podcasts to download. A couple years later I swapped to an Apple Watch. It definitely is far from perfect for running, but I love how great it is the 23 hours per day that I’m not running (and it’s totally workable during a run, just not as good as a Garmin). I feel like it boils down to how much you interact with your watch during your activity. If you just click start and go, an Apple Watch is probably great for 90% of those people. But if you are constantly doing laps, checking vert, etc, then you’re more of a Garmin person.

@joeso8114

2 жыл бұрын

Might have been an older Garmin you had. I have Spotify on my phone and I can easily sync the albums to my Garmin watch. Apple watch certainly has greater capability even being able to live stream but as far as playing saved albums the Garmin watch does a decent job.

Des what's the name of the gym workout app (icon like a dumbbell) on your Apple watch?