Garmin Forerunner 975: The Latest Features Users Look Forward To

Garmin Forerunner 965 uses Garmin Elveate Gen 4 heart rate sensor 4. (photo: x @PreMontal ·)

JAKARTA - Garmin Forerunner 965 users and other loyal Garmin fans are looking forward to the presence of Garmin Forerunner 975 with the hope that the latest features will be more sophisticated. Although Garmin Forerunner 965 received positive reviews with a rating of 4.5 stars, there are still aspects that are considered necessary to improve for the next generation.

One of the users' main hopes is the support for ECG (Electrocardiogram), a feature that has now become standard on many of the latest wearable devices. ECG allows users to record their heart rate activity and detect conditions such as atrium fibrillation (AFib), which is an important step towards more accurately monitoring heart health.

Currently, Garmin Forerunner 965 uses the Garmin Elevete Gen 4 heart rate sensor. However, several of Garmin's newest devices such as Fenix 7 Pro and Venu 3 already use the Elvenate Gen 5 sensor which supports the FDA approved ECG application. Users hope that the 975 Garmin Forerunner will be equipped with this more up-to-date sensor, thereby increasing the value of the user's health functionality and safety.

In addition, users also expect Garmin Forerunner 975 to offer a solar charging feature again. Although previous models, such as the Garmin Forerunner 955, were present in two variants with or without solar charging, the Garmin Forerunner 965 was only available with an AMOLED screen with no solar charging options. Solar charging is considered a very satisfying feature because it can extend battery life significantly, in accordance with the runners' active lifestyle.

In addition, users also highlight the need for wireless charging to be more practical and universal charging convenience. In this context, there is hope that Garmin Forerunner 975 will adopt wireless charging technology, replacing the need for a proprietary charger currently used by most Garmin devices.

Users also expressed the desire to see the adoption of LTE support or the LTE variant in Garmin Forerunner 975. The LTE feature is not only useful for making direct calls from devices, but also allows security features such as LiveTrack to be used without the need to carry a smartphone when running or outdoor activities.

While there is no definite information regarding the launch date of the Garmin Forerunner 975, users hope that Garmin will immediately respond to this need by releasing the latest generation of the Forerunner line. Until the time of launch, users are advised to consider the Forerunner 965 or 265 model as a strong alternative, while looking forward to the innovative features expected to be present at the Garmin Forerunner 975.

As a high-end device for serious runners, Garmin Forerunner's line has proven itself with powerful training tools, accurate sensors, and access to one of the best fitness tracking platforms in the industry. With this hope, users are optimistic that Garmin will continue to improve user experience with the latest innovations in the next generation of Garmin Forerunner.