GARMIN EPIX PRO - Can It Replace Fenix 7 AND Apple Ultra?
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2023
- The Garmin Epix Pro (gen 2) might just be a perfect blend of Fenix 7x and Apple Watch Ultra. Rugged AND Pretty 💪
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As the thumbnail shows, a perfect blend of rugged and beautiful. And the watch is nice too 😂😂
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@@RachelSchloer You win the "most observant" prize! And my wife is getting fired as video errors checker!!!!
My Epix Pro arrived today and as a longtime Fenix 5+ user I couldn't be more disappointed. This thing looks like a toy and I can barely see the display in direct sunlight with polarized sunglasses. Think twice before migrating from MIP to AMOLED.
Then get the watch checked, maybe it’s broken. A few days ago I compared the Epix w/ my 2023 tactix and a 5 pro next to each other and the display of the Epix is a different league.
@@MT-ou3lh The watch was in working order and promptly returned. There are several reports of Garmin's AMOLED displays not jiving with polarized glasses. I'm a runner first and smart watch user second, so the benefits of the new display were probably lost on me. That said, Garmin's UI is well behind the curve compared to other smart watch makers and AMOLED seems to amplify the issue. The Epix Pro display looked like a knockoff of a Galaxy watch I owned five years ago.
I just started watching this dude.
He made me feel better about purchasing the Epix 2 Pro while already owning an AW Ultra, and he’s reassured me that being bald doesn’t mean ugly. Subscribed, great content
And you just convinced me to order de Epix 2 Pro while also already owning an AW Ultra 😁
Do you wear both watches?
@@DJ_Lanz I actually sold my Ultra lol. Once I put it on, I never took it off.
In my opinion, it does everything better. I absolutely love the thing. Especially the flashlight function! You'll see, the AE Ultra becomes irrelevant, so long as you're more interested in having a fitness device opposed to an extension of your phone
Great comment😂
As always, great video. Really enjoy the way you “keep it real”. Not pushing the latest and greatest, but explaining what works for all levels of physical activity. Keep it up.
Spot on Mark. Really appreciate your open/honest review. I swapped my 7X for the Epix 2 Pro 51mm for the same reasons.
Your videos not only got me into running (onto 20 mins in one go now!) I've also bought my first sportswatch, nothing fancy (Forerunner 255) but it's helping me already (mainly by giving me a little dopamine hit when the little numbers go up).
Thanks mate.
I started out with an FR255 and then graduated to a Fenix 5+ which I wore 24/7 for many years. Now I have an FR955 and recently the Epix Pro 2. I still prefer the look and feel of a 255 over all of them.
Edit: Congrats on starting your run journey! Prepare to have your life changed forever
FR 2xx are fantastic watches. Had an older 245, really there's not much difference in functionality with the more expensive Fenix/Epix.
@@Indik47 I had 235, 935, Fenix 6X and Fenix 7X. The battery, multiband GPS and LED flashlight in Fenix 7X is amazing. There is no way it can be compared with 245.
@@dliedke Battery on the 245 lets you run at least 10 to 12 hours, do you need more? I certainly don't. LED flashlight doesn't help with running. Multiband GPS is a nice feature but gives no real benefit in most scenarios (245 GPS accuracy is very good). 245 can be compared to Fenix, as running experience in both of them is pretty identical, except for the maps - which are, again, useful for long trails but for road running are never needed.
235/935 feel more outdated than 245 - no argues here. Garmin made a big step forward in *45 series.
p.s. I do own a Fenix 7 now, I know what I`m talking about.
Really interesting to see the quality improvements in your videos when showing earlier clips. Great work 👏
hilarious and informative. Awesome work on the review Mark. Don’t think I ever watched every minute of a review 😊 And I’ll be sticking with my F6!
Glad I found this, was looking into a Fenix.
As a side note, your content really speaks to me. I am also a finance worker (39 yrs old) who struggles with diet and bodyfat, and who also goes through periods of extraordinary endurance and weight training, sees great results, and tosses it in the trash. I'm currently training for my first 50 mile ultra in November, and trying desperately to get back on track. You definitely motivate me. Keep up the great content.
Good luck, 50 miles is a serious distance 💪
Absolute goat Mark. Nothing not to love about your content brother! Thanks man
Thanks Mark, always very interesting, entertaining and informative videos with really good down to earth sport wisdom..brilliant!💪
Another outstanding review. Love that you are happy to give a clear recommendation.
You always say what I’m thinking about these watches. One of the best, honest channels on CZcams!
i am that person that goes into the wilderness for days and days at a time and got super excited when i upgraded to the Fenix 7 solar and realized i can track my hikes and not have to charge it every day
Say hi to the Bears for me 😂
Brilliant, thanks Mark. I spent the first 10-minutes thinking, 'damn it, I need an Epix 2 pro!', then the final few minutes thinking, 'nah, I'll stick with my Fenix 6 pro'. Informative, sensible, entertaining ... and you just saved me a ton of money 😂🙏
Same here. I'm having a Fenix 6S Pro and was trying the Fenix 7 Pro last week. But the display has gotten worse through all those layers they added - Touch and Solar. I wondered whether an Epix would fit in. But after watching the video I'm not too sure about upgrading.
I’ve been a long time Fenix series owner. I recent had the Tactix 7 and Forerunner 965. What having both made me realize is that I prefer the more rugged Fenix in 51mm with the interface of the Forerunner 965 or epix series. Once I caught wind of the Epix Pro I knew they finally had a winner that blended both for me. I sold the other two and am now a more than happy owner of the Epix Pro in 51mm
Thinking about doing the same and selling my tactix 7 pro for an Epix 51mm
How are the re sale values?
I may get this
I did the same 😊 and the jump to oled screen it feels so good
How did you sell your other Garmin watches? Is there an online marketplace for these type of watches?
I bought my Fenix 6 15 months ago brand new for 350$ here in Greece and I am quite happy with it! In fact as you said, I hardly use 10% of it as I am a runner. I would like somethong looking rugged enough but a bit lighter. Maybe a Fenix 7s titanium would work but right now I feel its too soon to upgrade! time will tell. thanks for the video!
Perfect explanation love how you said the left vs right side of the tree. I think the same way about some of these minor updates.
Great review and comparison. I've been watch quite a few of your videos and really like the "reality" approach that some of the data and/or wearing the trackers 24/7 are not actually necessary. I dig that even though I'm on a path for more accuracy and data at the moment and testing stuff. I've had a Fenix 6 Pro for 3+ years now, just cross tested with a Whoop 4.0 and an Apple Watch SE. I returned the Whoop as I felt it was uncomfortable. And now I'm trying to figure out if I resell the Fenix 6 Pro and the SE to move to an AW Ultra or to a Fenix 7 Pro or Epix. As I said, I like your approach but I'm keen to track everything right now, sleep, recovery, all activities, and for me that includes surfing which namely requires a rugged watch, strength training and HIIT workouts. Wonder what would be your recommendation/suggestion for me, between the Ultra or one of the 2 new Garmins (maybe the Epix Pro Gen2). Keep doing a great work on the videos. Cheers
Like your videos man! Keep doing your thing!
I just picked up the Epix Pro 51mm as my first smartwatch ever. I'm more of a hiker so the better detail on the map meant more to me. Can't wait to try the golf app though
great stuff Mark, - highly entertaining as always. Thanx!
Pretty cool! I have the Fenix 7 Sapphire which I got last year. Sometimes I wish I got the Epix since I primarily use the watch for fitness and don't actually need a battery that last a full month like the Fenix 7. The iwatch was out of the question due to the terrible battery life. That said, my Fenix 7 is as rugged as it gets and it works perfectly. No complaints other than the Epix would have been a little nicer to look at on my wrist.
Let's be honest, you encouraged your dog to eat the box so you could say to the missus "I have to keep it as the dog has invalidated the warranty, luv" - I'm loving my Epix Pro Saphhire 51mm after coming from a Fenix 5x 51mm. At 56 the display is much kinder to my old eyes. Absolutely with you on the size of the previous Epix, I wanted a 51mm big boy and Garmin did the business.
Just discovered your channel Mark and you are brilliant. We are only ever a few seconds away from a belly laugh and all the information is great. Keep it up.
Picked a standard edition epix up. Im a short arse with some bulk, so hoping 47mm will be a good balance. Most of my collection are 44-46mm. Coming from a galaxy smart watch. And just wanting to get out more. Great video and focused on individual needs which was refreshing.
I recently upgraded my old Fenix 3 HR (MIPS display) for a Forerunner 265 for just over £400. Main reason was just for that AMOLED display and multiband GPS. Don't get me wrong, would love an Epix or Epix Pro but couldn't justify the cost and given I mainly just use it for running I didn't really need the extra features of the Epix or 965 i.e. maps. No regrets apart from prefer the chunky look of the Epix especially with the 51mm display (the Forerunner I have has 47mm and is very much a slimline watch compared to the Epix 🤔)
On point. Best review i have seen so far. Thanks
Had the 6x for a few years and unlike the previous 5x and 3HR that I quickly upgraded I will be sticking with the 6x for a while longer. Its been with me up Kilimanjaro and this year's London marathon tracked at 42.25kms, it doesn't get more accurate than that.
Yep. 6x is still a solid watch.
@@MarkLewisfitnessGarmin enduro 2 beats all these
ya i've had the 6x too for a while. and its so good I don't think i will be upgrading any time soon.
Hi mark, been listening to this vlog. I’ve got the fenix 5x and love it. Had it about 2 years now and love the watch , would I get much difference in upgrading to the 7 or the epix? I’m not sure I’ll get more than what I’m getting already. Very tempting as I love the big rugged look of the as well. Do you reckon I’ll be getting more nerdy stuff than I already have?
Great video. Thanks. I have Fenix 5X and been thinking about upgrading. Leaning towards the Epix Pro now.
I enjoy your honest and very “everydayman”, unbias but subjective review of the watches and functionality of them all.
I purchased a FR55 half a year ago, switched it two months in for a new 265s, and now changing that for the Epix 2nd gen Pro.
From your perspective it will suit me perfectly compared to other models/brands, and I tend only to use and have one watch that does it all.
That said I am affected by having to carry around my phone at all times in order to check my blodsugar. If I was not, maybe my need for a watch would be different.
Great review. Love the real life review / sense of humour and nods to the 80s! Happy to subscribe.
Great video Lewis. Thanks for this im a so torn between - well at this stage- fenix 7, fenix 7x, fenix6 pro, enduro 2. Epix pro.
I wanted to ask your wrist size and if you dont find the 51mm X versions bulky or such?
great content Mark!! ..it really helped me as a fenix 3 owner.. epix!
Just discovered you, oh my god man. You are absolutely hilarious, long ago since I laughed this genuinely. Keep the great stuff up!
I stumbled across your channel while looking at garmin watches. Mate, you crushed the videos. Highly enjoyable.
Not hardcore details about the watches but an honest review which many times are much better. Deep diving in specs you can do all by yourself, awesome video.
Great advice and excellent video man!!
Absolutely love your videos🔥
Awesome awesome review my man 💪
Great review ! thank you so much!
I just bought a Forerunner 245 as my first sports watch. It looked way more manly and rugged in the photos... doh! Great video as always, thanks Mark!
Great stuff as always!
Awesome video as always Mark, off to get the new bright screen ;)
Just on the point of continuous tracking, exchanging Garmin wearables while all being connected to the same connect account on your phone will still give accurate training and health metrics. There might be some who want to trial both the fenix and epix simultaneously before deciding.
The deals on epix gen 2 are really getting silly, I got one this week for gbp 250. Yes it’s the 47mm, but at this price I get to see what it’s all about before considering the hefty price on the epix pro.
congrats on the 10k!!
Great video, love your sense of humour! I definitely agree that you don't have to check always all the data and monitor all health stats. I've never been a "data guy" so I'm using probably just 20% of Garmin's functions😂 But still love it! That said, going out without my phone just with the watch would be really great option, but shame that Apple is protecting it's Apple Watch so Garmin watch will probably still have limited calls and text messages functions😐 Thanks for the video! Really appreciate not technical review and opinion🙏
I have been thinking about upgrading my Fenix 5x Pro to the Epix or 7X. I didn’t think to look at the Apple Ultra. I just want to track my workouts better with the best accuracy.
Long time watcher first time commenter. Love the videos.
I have had a Fenix 6X for years, just invested in a Epix (Gen2) Pro. I think the biggest 'game changer' is the user interface and detail of maps. If you use the watch to navigate the Epix is significantly better than the Fenix in every way.
What if I want to navigate in direct middle eastern sun with sunglasses on?
Great video. Maybe F8 will go AMOLED. As battery life on that big epix pro is great.
But still using my Tactix Delta solar I got last year at a great price once the new 7s cane out. Dies more than what I need, battery life in weeks. And only moved from it from my 5 sapphire fir the maos, which are great, especially with Talki toaster maps.
And yes the inner 80s kid does like the rugged look if the Tactix.
Mark your videos are the best. Glad to have stumbled onto your channel and glad to see you have enough sense to know the strengths and weaknesses of both apple and Garmin. It’s the harsh reality that, right now, one can’t do it all. Maybe this year with apple will change that? Probably not…but fingers crossed!
Really the best reviews of running watches on CZcams. I have a garmin fenix 6 pro. Really enjoying it, but like you, I want that phone free experience when out for a quick run.
Great overview as usual Mark 👍🏻
For me … I will keep my Fenix 7X Solar for now. It does everything I want. I mainly use it to log / track outdoor day walks (effectively just a diary of what I’ve been up to really, not complex data analysis) On wrist mapping (with TalkyToaster mapping), is very very useful too. No need for a handheld GPS, hooray. Sounds trivial, but when going fast or scrambling or whatever, glancing at my wrist to check for routing info is much better than looking at a GPS in your hand. At one time, before the Fenix, I used to ‘wear’ a small biking GPS on my wrist for mapping. Looked weird, but it worked.
I use it on multi-day wilderness expeditions too. In day to day use I wear it all the time, sleep tracking, HRV, etc.
In the multi-day scenario, when paddling on the sea, it is switched off during the day and a Montana 700 does the tracking. It’s used in the evening to track any on-land activity from the camp. The battery easily lasts a whole week or more without needing a charge. All I have with me are power-packs, no mains power!
Other multi-day stuff involves on land trips, where it will be on all the time, tracking when moving, so best battery life in important.
Multi-day bike trips are tracked by an Edge 840 solar, not my Fenix.
Will wait and see what the Fenix 8 looks like 😉. Probably will be amoled I guess 🤔
I’ve used many Garmin GPS devices over the decades (!) They always seemed to prioritise direct sun visibility before anything else. The way engineers think I guess? Sunlight readable screens were / are always less power hungry than anything more fancy. Power efficiency is crucial for wilderness use. Less applicable for urban use? I hope they continue to offer MIP and Amoled screens so we have a choice.
For mapping, do you not find the maps hard to see sometimes on a MIP in shaded/wooded areas?
I wish I could like this video more than once. Every cutaway to random scenes was hilarious. Also, informative.
DC rainmaker for the in-depth geek review, you for the ‘what does all the mean for the normal user’ view of things :)
I have a fenix 6 and am tempted to update for the nice new shiny stuff but I cannot really find a good justification either.
Great review! Subscribed!
Hey Mark, I'm using Fenix 7 sapphire solar, and also garmin hr strap, the problem is I bought the garmin hr strap because the hr from my fenix 7 wasn't accurate on running sprints and in gym when I was on my hr peeks, so for example I can feel that I can't breath on doing quads and my garmin shows hr of 110 to 115, also when I'm running I noticed I'm doing 20 sec full out sprint and my garmin is lagging it shows hr of 160 when I'm almost done without breath, then I bought garmin hr pro strap and realize I get a lot more accurate hr data doing gym workouts and doing sprints, tested out both the hr strap and garmin separately and realize the garmin watch it self is lagging so much and its not even accurate 70% during peeks. So does that happened to you or someone else?
High quality and detailed review!
Really appreciate the down to earth style of explaining pros and cons. Focusing on what really matters to most users, rather than going all out on every single additional functionality you could have (but probably never need). Even risking upsetting Garmin fanboys in the past ;-) Keep up the good work.
Yes!! Was hoping you were gonna do this!!👍🏻
(Still wearing my Fenix 6 pro sapphire 😅 )
Nice breakdown. I have a 745 which is a few years old now. I think the new Epix will also use the ECG when it's released in Europe. One thing that DC mentioned was that the Epix still uses the older UI and not the new UI found on the 956 🤔 First world problems eh.?
Great watching your vids and feedback I currently own a fenix 6x pro and I love it had it 2 years now I did think about getting the forerunner 965 but to be honest the 6x pro is enough it still brilliant and I mainly do a lot of treadmill running fast 5k times and since I’ve had the 6x pro my times for 5k have gone from 22 mins to 16 mins as I like to try and beat my previous and the watch has given me so much feedback , the new watches really look nice but I ain’t willing to spend £1000 at the moment when I have everything I need on the 6 x pro minus the beautiful amoled screen watch faces
Hi Mark ... always a pleasure to watch your amazing reviews.
You sold me on amoled 😂 However, the sweet spot between an old F6 and this Epix Pro could be the Forerunner 265 (don’t laugh 😂)
Great info thanks Mark. I just ordered a Garmin fenix 6X Pro Solar Edition GPS Smartwatch from Cabelas in the US. I live in Colorado and really interested in the Garmin functionality but as its my 1st smartwatch I am really OK with a previous version to try it out and save a few bob. I will use it when we head up the mountains.
Hi Mark,
I strongly consider a garmin instinct 2x (with torch), and less money for a poor bugger like me. Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Martijn.
Love your videos. Telling it as it is.
Absolutely with you in this regard!
Great vid. I disagree with the dismissal of the new GPS accuracy. I like to explore new places on my own rather than organised events. The problem for me for wasn't ever looking back at runs and worrying about whether the recorded route was spot on, but navigation, losing the trail in challenging conditions. E.g. running in surprisingly deep tree covered valleys in the Cotswolds or up the side of a volcano in Tenerife. In the former, I ran for half a mile in the wrong direction on a moonless night and in the latter I ended up clinging to a rock in the middle of a cactus field, some of them with scarily strong cobwebs between them. Running the same routes with a Gen2 Marq Athlete means I've never lost the trail since.
Your use case is very similar to mine.
1. Why Marq? Is it superior to the fenix/epix pro in accuracy? Or did you get the marq a while ago for better accuracy which the pro line now inherited too?
2. For your use-case do you prefer MIP or OLED? Everyone says maps look more detailed on OLED, but I wonder if it wouldn’t be annoying to constantly have to gesture with my wrist to bring full brightness on with an epix if i’m running through a sunny course…
thx for your point off view 🤙👍
Hi Mark - do you have a view on which screen Amoled or MIP displays better underwater (I.e while swimming). This is the piece of the puzzle missing from all of my pre-purchase research.
Great review thank you!
I’m still on the fenix 3! Although 3rd version as the buttons seem to fail if you use it for swimming, even though it is a multi sports watch. Garmin have replaced it both times - decent service. I have the titanium model which I like as the strap can’t fail and it is very light too. I’ve had loads of Garmins... although my first GPS watch was a Timex Ironman, it had a separate gps unit that you had to strap to your arm, and it took about half an hour to locate satellites. I also use a Forerunner 945 (swimming safe) - both have so much functionality that until they fail I can’t see the point of upgrading. I run, swim, row and cycle, and they do the job. Although new shiny thing... hmmm...
Thanks for the review. I appreciate the "common sense" interpretation of all the features and what they might mean to me, i.e."Do I care if I went left or right around a tree....?" It helps me chill out about not feeling stressed about not spending $$$$ for the best...
Thanks mark. Now the proud owner of the Epix pro gen 2, and I’ve also sailed through my first sub 25 5K now too 😁 keep up the awesome content!
Love your stuff but I think that this might be my favorite video of yours, I’m still on the fence as what to get. Currently rocking the Fenix 6x Pro, but can’t decide between the fenix 7x sapphire solar bc it’s on sale, or the new 7x pro sapphire solar or Epix? Or waiting for the fenix 8 to be announced? Tough choices, but if you want to sell your old fenix 7x sapphire solar, let me know. Keep up the great vids
One reason to still use Fenix / MIP display: using watch as a bike computer (mounted on the handlebar). I don't want to buy a separate Garmin Edge unit, but an amoled in always-on mode is unusable in bright sunlight.
Great review ! I had the Epix 2 and then switched to the Apple Ultra. But as trail runner and long haul pilot, I'm on the fence for the 51mm Epix... I like the Apple but miss the bigger battery and some of the training features. Also I love the flashlight as I'm often flying during the night and always looking for something in the bag... I like the rugged face as well. Ideally I would need the 2 watches but the Head of the Home Financial Committee ( my wife...) won't certainly let that happen...
I am also under the same Financial Committee.
Poor guys. Still have to ask mommy if you can or cannot buy something. God this world is full if simps these days.
Thanks god, real men like you still exists......... 😏@@Gufolicious
Nice vid as almost always, just couldn't unsee you flipping the bird for ages at the beginning of the video😂
Good insight! I considered upgrading from the 6X to 7X Pro... briefly. I kitesurf so want buttons instead of touch, and moved from 5X to 6X for SpO2 and sleep tracking after being diagnosed with sleep apnea and started doing McKeown's breathwork. I also have a-fib so considered the Ultra (with its phone for water safety) but am on Garmin's ecosystem which is way better than Apple Health. The downside to the 6 is heart rate - atrocious accuracy! Outside of sleeping I use a Polar HRM10 to remedy that, though. Did you mention the ECG and I missed it? I've seen "no WiFi" listed on some 7X Pro Solar ads, but that's my preferred sync.
Great review bro
Great review. You just convinced me to get an Epix. Cheers!
Hope you enjoy it!
Bossman :), always have a smile on my face after watching your videos.
I’m coming from a vivoactive 4 which I’ve had for 3 years (my first smart sport watch) I’m thinking of upgrading to the epix pro, my question is far more shallow.
To me it’s all about sizing, given I’m about to dish out a grand on this.
So what’s you wrist size? Just to get a relative idea.. of how that 51mm looks on your wrist.
To be honest I’m hoping the electronics section in John Lewis will have ones I can actually try on.
I thought the 45mm vivoactive 4 looked pretty decent on my 17cm wrist. I am however enticed by the longer battery life on the larger 51 mm.
thanks for sharing real life experience. I have an ultra, that replaced a series 5.
I use my series 5 for all day hikes and run up to 30k
Replace it because someone was willing to buy it by the Ultra.
Then did 1 42k (self supported) and 1 43k trail run (5+h).
Battery is way enough.
I like the ecosystem with Apple Health;
I tried third party apps telling me if I should train or not that day but it does not work for me.
So far the best indication of a good night sleep is:
- how long did I sleep
- did my HR dropped below xx or not (if it does > very deep sleep)
- how do I feel.
I like the Garmin look, but it seems overkill for what I would do with it.
By the way, Would you share how you track your health metrics (if you do)
as you constantly change watches?
Does the Garmin data about sleep etc. goes to Apple Health? Or it lives outside in a separate App?
(I like having everything in one place, and being able to look back few years of resting HR, for example)
I wore an AW4 from release day until the day the AW Ultra came out. I purchased both the AW Ultra and Epix Gen2 at the same time to compare. Ended up returning the AW Ultra after two days. Garmin Epix Gen2 is much better than anything AW has to offer. Sure I can't use my watch as a phone but then again we all need to disconnect from our smartphones anyways. I don't miss anything about the AW environment (maybe ApplePay but I just use my phone for that now) ESPECIALLY the terrible battery life. I cycle/train about 80-150 miles a week and my watch holds it's charge without issue. I charged my watch last Sunday and currently i'm at 6 Days of battery left. When it comes to AW vs Garmin it's smartwatch vs Sport Watch. Garmin wins that category hands down, almost thinking of getting the Epix Pro and gifting my Gen2 to my father who is a triathlete.
Great Review!
i've been looking at the fenix 6 lately as my first watch since the prices seem pretty nice on facebook market place so i like that you still recommend the old watch
MIP display of the fenix is the most convenient screen as it is the most readable and always on.. it is not always easy during certain activities to do a wrist gesture to activate the screen.,and what about readibility of oled screen with polarised glasses? Yeah amoled it sure is prettier but probably less practical
Brilliant point of view, can't agree more.
Hey Mark, wondering do any of these track car movements as activity or steps? its one thing ive hated with some trackers. Thanks
Love your videos. My mindset has totally adjusted as a result from the younger version of me that was super competitive to understanding now in my late 40s that being number 1 is not the aim now, being above average and a little better each day is a life success.
I think you are probably correct that the OLED is the way forward for most people. The MIPS display has to be for extreme battery range so fenix 7X Pro seems a bit of a miss and less compelling than the enduro 2.
I have the 7X and it is very good and getting regular upgrades. I’m restraining myself to see the what the fenix 8X / epix 3 51mm will offer in a year or so.
You are bloody hilarious I watching this sitting next to my girlfriend checking on my delivery every 5 Min for my epix pro , as I starting laughing so loud that she liturally jumped out of her skinn . Love your humour and you videos very informative and helpful. As well you looking awesome for a 50 year old dude keep up the good work stay fit stay healthy
Will wait for the epix 8 and hope that it will have LTE and microphone and speaker.
I am very happy with my epix but the flashlight and multiband gps make me think about the pro.
Also newer and me want new shiny things... I wanted the silver rim one as it shows less scratches.
But now that my epix has been moved to activities and weekend/evening stuff only, I don't mind so much how it looks.
It goes on my leg during the day and one of my mechanical watches goes on the wrist.
Thanks to apple's piss poor notification system, it's still nice to have the leg buzz when I get a message.
Brilliant video 👏
Finally a "real world" review!! Thank you!! 🙏
I have the garmin tactix delta, i love the rugged military look and feel, but i am debating swapping to the epix pro 2 or the apple watch ultra. What are your thoughts on the tactix delta?
I'll be interested if and when they enable ECG. Until then there's virtually nothing to gain from upgrading from a Fenix 7X. I also thought the colour screen would come to the Fenix, but I now think they'll eventually do away with the Fenix, and there'll just be the Epix. Still think battery life isn't up to scratch yet, though. Once you delve into the figures it's really no where near the Fenix unless you disable the screen, and then you've got to ask, what's the point in the nice screen if you have to flap your wrist around in an unnatural way just to see it. I'd rather have an AOD and not need to charge it as often.
Love my Epix Gen 2 (amateur) although the white gets dirty pretty quickly and the replacement bands don’t quite match (why Garmin, why?). I’m an Apple fangirl but thought the sporty upgrades to the watch yesterday looked unappealing so still can talk myself into one of those.
This is my first time buying a smartwatch. I decided to get Epix Pro 51mm . So happy with it so far 🎉🎉.
I have the Garmin 955. Gives me everything i need. No downsides in my perspective. I use it for Triathlon/multisport
Has it held up well. No cracks scratches or dents?
Damn you now I want an epic pro lol! Great review I’m thinking of getting my dad one for golf. Any chance you have done one of your reviews on the approach 62 vs 70? I’m torn on getting him the latest greatest vs the last model for 300 less and I love your style of review. Cheers mate 🤙