Apps Have they changed the VO2 Max algorithm?

[andrewstirling]

My vo2 max appears to have jumped about 7 points since upgrading to series 6. For what it’s worth, I run cooper tests fairly regularly and calculating my vo2 max using that method puts me in line with my latest watch reading

 

[ct2k7]

Yes, this was mentioned in the keynote.

 

[TorontoSS]

Yup - mine has also gone up about 9-10 points suddenly. I believe (unsure though) that the new readings are more accurate.

 

[rcarter3636]

Doesn’t the app only use walking or running workouts for calculating VO2 Max?
It seems to me that using all workouts to calculate this would be more accurate reading.

 

[jbachandouris]

My Garmin watch says my VO2 is 44. My AW6 says 38 (it was 37 on my AW5). I do a lot of treadmill runs.

Not sure which is more 'accurate.'