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Hey Jabber Tech thanks for the review. I have something I want to share with everyone please. And I appreciate your feedback. I was trying to find information about which processor is used in the Fenix 7x because I want to know if it has been upgraded from the Fenix 6X. I couldn't find any info about the processor Garmin is using so I contacted Garmin to get some info. Garmin told me they do not release information about which processor they use. So basically they are selling a thousand dollar watch without telling the consumer if the Fenix 7x is using an outdated processor. This is like buying a car, high end smartphone or computer without knowing what is powering it. Garmin was dismissive about my inquiries and I am no longer interested in buying any of their products. Imagine buying a $1000 watch with ZERO information on the processor???
Got mine yesterday. I love the size and the battery time and it feels like a serious sportwatch. Had an Apple Watch ultra before and have absolutly no regrets to switch to the Felix 7X, i love my new watch
Hey Jabber Tech thanks for the review. I have something I want to share with everyone please. And I appreciate your feedback. I was trying to find information about which processor is used in the Fenix 7x because I want to know if it has been upgraded from the Fenix 6X. I couldn't find any info about the processor Garmin is using so I contacted Garmin to get some info. Garmin told me they do not release information about which processor they use. So basically they are selling a thousand dollar watch without telling the consumer if the Fenix 7x is using an outdated processor. This is like buying a car, high end smartphone or computer without knowing what is powering it. Garmin was dismissive about my inquiries and I am no longer interested in buying any of their products. Imagine buying a $1000 watch with ZERO information on the processor??? Thanks!
I completely agree with you, I am on my second Garmin 7x. They charge you $270 to replace it after warranty is up. Only been two years! Need to take this into account when purchasing future Garmin Products.
I just got this Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar for $765 brand new with a coupon. Coming from a Fenix 6 Pro. Was about to get the Epix2X but thought it would be nice to have that flashlight 🔦 just in case I forgot my Fenix HM65R-T headlamp at 🏡. Fénix Disciples.
Thanks dude. Really considering investing in the top of the line one. You're right about not cheaping out when it comes to this tool. But I feel like in a couple years, all of the Fenixes will be moving to OLED too like the Epic. And I want it to last a long time! Decisions
I ordered the epix and the screen was very nice but the battery life was only 6 days, and you turned on O2 sensor that would get cut down to like 3-2 days, so I switched and went for fenix 7X sapphire solar, now I have almost 30 plus days battery life with a much bigger and strong watch
@@royanania1025 Nice, I think that was the right call. I wanted the lightest fit and got the 7S. Ended up exchanging it for the regular 7, for more battery life. And it actually fits better and feels sleeker in a weird way, just where the lugs reach or something. So I think the 7X would be doable. But no regrets, the Fenix display is still awesome 👍
I have the 6X sapphire & debated about upgrading to the 7X, but the price was a bit high. Some weeks later I saw the 7X advertised with a 30day money back return, so I got one. I ended up returning it after 3wks. There were some cool features I liked such as the touch screen and updated look. But honestly, not worth the extra expense of upgrading from the 6X for just a few tweaks. I've had the 6X for a few years without any issues apart from replacing the rubber wrist band. (I think salt water deteriorates it)
@@speed_will Never had a screen protector on my Fenix 6 and there's not a single scratch on the screen. I think it's what they call Gorilla glass or something, very tough. The metal bezel, however, has not fared so well, quite a few scratches and and black coating wearing off. But the glass is A+.
Great review. I have a Fenix 6x and also contemplated. You are right, the updates are not that big of a deal. Are you keeping both your Fenix or selling the other one?
The 7x is the best right now ofc. and it´s solid, hope the Tactix drops not to late this year...:) And they keep same type of bezel, hate the standard ones compare to tactix on design view.
My x7 Sapphire was charged last time May 23 and today June 23 it still got 44% left ;) I don´t hook up my phone and doesn´t run that much but still it´s very impressive when Body battery is on 24/7 ;) I went from a Polar m430 and that is one BIG step up ;)
The thing that no one talks about the Garmin ecosystem. The watch is great it measures everything stress calories Hr respiration sleep pattern distance movements even oxygen level if you trust the reading of course.... all sounds good and it is until you reach 50 years old and then the watch starts to become an obstacle to your training pattern. I am 50 years old I can run 5k in 25 min 10k in 56 min I do weight lifting since i am 23 years old and i practice boxing. All a sudden my watch start to give me ridiculous recovery time. Like for example today I burn 500 calories in a very light gym workout and the watch tells me to recover 58 hours. Might as just cancel all my sports activities. So keep this in mind if you are about the buy a Garmin. Seriously considering stopping using it if it's to make me feel I over train for with the lightest workout. I am wondering if people have noticed similar issues.
If you have tattoo on your watch wearing hand.. don't buy a new garmin, before you try, if the wrist heart rate sensor works first :) otherwise u can end up with "a new and improved" sports watch, which you can wear only on your untattood hand.
I made several test and the battery with a mild usage does not last more than 14 days. So... I would be happy if Garmin decided to be back as it was... A trustable brand with clean description. Honestly I would be happy to have a fenix 7x with 2 weeks of battery life but it does not make happy being tricked inside the illusion it can last 4 weeks... We are not idiots and after few weeks we can understand if what they claim is real or not.
@iPeter honestly you could be right. I'm considering to bring my Fenix 7x back to the shop because the battery is decreasing day after day too rapidly... 15 % in just a day sounds wrong. Thanks... I hope to get a new one... 😬
@@nicholashorswill4052 thank you so much! I have just read your suggestion and I have select manual. I did not know it was a functionality so demanding. I will let you know if it works 😁
great review . but just a tip from us older viewers . When you compare watches to older models maybe give a good stop 3-4 seconds look and then move to other side instead off constantly moving watches around because tell you the truth its really hard too see the difference between old and new version because you move them non stop , thank you Boss
If It had Wear OS then this would have been THE best smartwatch by all means. So many times I´d want to navigate through cities to a specific restaurant etc. on bike or what ever. Doing all that washout holding on a smartphone is so convenient and handy. So the miss of google assistant and google maps is a disappointment.
Love the video and all the good detailed information! Would you say a used Fenix 7x sapphire solar for around $600 is worth it today? Im looking at these and find them bery useful.
I habe just purchased fenix7X saphire. Honestly I'm a biit disappointed about 2 things: 1 - the light on the screen even when it is set at maximim level is extremely weak compared to fenix 5 plus 2 - when I press the buttons they sound cheap compared to fenix 3 and fenix 5 plus. Surely. It is a nice device but I was expecting a better quality.
Does the solar version have a smaller display area compared to the non-solar version due to its extra solar bezel band? How does it compare to the display area of the Epix (for someone who doesn't see well is the bigger 7x screen easier to read compared to the Epix screen?
The fenix 7x sapphire solar watch has a major drawback, the screen in the menu as well as the messages that arrive when the phone is connected to the watch are set to black background and pale blue text (due to the poor finish of the sapphire glass, there is no white color, but pale blue color) and that text is hard to read. There is no option like on older models of garmin watches to change the background to be white or pale gray and the text to be black, which would be more legible. (Inverter color or display color setting). As soon as you sweat a little around your eyes during activities, you can't see clearly, or if you have a smaller (+ eye diopter) for reading, which most people over 40 have the same problem, you strain to read what is written on the screen. Otherwise, the watch is excellently made, but this problem with the screen and the lack of an option to set the background to be white or gray and the text to be black, which is more pleasant and legible for the eye, makes the garmin fenix 7x sapphire solar watch unusable for many people and if not documents in some software update the watch is a complete and utter failure. I found a lot of the same comments in several forums which says that the problem is not innocuous.
Hello! Unfortunately, I returned my fenix 7x pro solar watch, and I will tell you the reason. It does not record daytime sleep. For example, if I sleep for 2 hours after dinner, it does not record these hours, it considers them as if I were active. From that moment on, what confidence can I have in the health parameters they display? It's a shame, I really liked the watch, but it's a major minus that I couldn't ignore, especially when I'm talking about a gadget of almost 1000 euros.
Nice video with many useful information. Please do you know whether there is a possibility of changing the background in menu from black to white? Thanks 🙃
Totally swapped my 6x for the 7x sapphire today, bad news it doesn’t come for two days :( My opinion on the bezel: don’t care. It’s a tool, it’s on my body to perform a function, if I want a nice looking watch I’ll put on something else
@@deriusbrown25 about two hundred bucks but was able to buy two years coverage/warranty. Love the earth so far the flashlight is awesome and the touch screen makes all the difference when examining maps
this watch Fenix 7x or the Epix GEN 2 pro or standard...your thoughts ? they both do golf right ? biggest difference is the screens ? having a hard time choosing which Garmin watch to get....HELP ME ALL...interested in your thoughts....thx,,,,cheers from Canada
getting this one in the next few days. i'm actually curious to see how much solar i catch with it. it's one of thos gimmicks that probably will not really pay off much, but i just like to have for a neat-factor. in powersaving mode thay claim it could last over a year. (no connectivity, gps, music etc, only a watch face that refreshes once a min) a fusion of the best parts of garmin and apple watch ultra would be a dream tho. but i've never bought into ther apple ecosystem, so this one caught my eye
Something I'm not sure and nobody mentioned about this watch is the interaction with the screen in dark - if it is backlit illuminated or I'll need a flashlight pointed at it so I can see what's on the screen. Thanks!
Hey bro, nice review! Do you mind sharing your wrist size? In the beginning the watch seem rather large on your wrist but later in the video, with a different strap, it seemed proportionate. What are your thoughts on the size difference between the 7 and the 7x. Thanks!!
What do you think about the heart rate is accurate And do you like the weight does it feel very heavy or not And quality is better than 6x or the same quality
Can anyone tell me if this watch makes payment via contact less, and about diving with it, behind it it doesn't have a cover that covers where it carries it, so as not to damage it when it's in the water??
This video is a review of a smartwatch. The Fenix isn't a smartwatch like the Apple Watch. It's an actual outdoors watch. You've completely ignored GPS coverage in remote areas, the inReach tech that should be included since it's also part of the 67i which uses the same chipset and so on. This review lists tons of things that are secondary in the buying decision when it comes to a watch like this. Let's take me for example. I look for a watch that I can take with me on a multiweek offroad motorcycle trip across the Balkans, far away from any other living person. What I am interested in is, can it track my position accurately and send location data in locations where there is no chance of getting any form of cellular connection? Will I be able to send a code green once or twice a day with it to let people at home know I'm fine? Where I'm going there are bears, wolves and landmines. Can I rely on finding my way back to my bike if I go out hiking for a day or if I get lost and need to find my way back to civilization on my bike itself? Those are the things why I'm looking at a 1000$ smartwatch... You know... To potentially save my life and not so I can use my phone to alter the settings or play music off of it. If I wanted those kind of features I'd just use my PineTime that was 25$ and can do all of those things as well.
Can anyone tell me if the watch works on tattoos?? I have a sleeve on my left arm and my apple watch doesn’t read anything with the sensors. I want to know whether or not if the Fenix7 sensors (HR, Blood O2, etc) will work over my tattoos??
Do you have a tip for altimeter on fenix7x. Somehow my watch is completely screwed and when ever i start a walk or a run it goes up to 80 meters in the first 100meters of activity and then just slowly goes back down to 0 all the way up to the end of my run or walk, i run and walk flat, no mountains what so ever. Tried resetting it or calibrating both alti as barometer but it just doesn’t work. Paid alot for the fenix 7x but now it is just not functioning anymore
Hai gays i am using finix 7x. My experience for health related especially (sleeping, heart rate sensing, stress, etc) purposes don’t bay this watch. This watch good for only sports purposes especially gps and battery life.
The solar thing does really nothing to me. I got to the beach for like 4-6 hours and had it in the sunlight. Had around 300k and not even a percent battery extra. :/ its a great watch no doubt and I dont regret nothing after 2 years but wish the solar did something atleast. I got all/most stuff on. I know it drains more battery but come on, can I have 1% atleast? 🤔
question, if anyone can help me: if paired with an iPhone, does this phone still tracks your sleep and calculates your body battery. I know that my Instinct lost these features and more when I paired him with an iphone, and sleep and rest is important to me, so I wanted to ask before planing my next phone and watch upgrade. Thank you.
Just ordered a Fenix 7x with about 25% and coming from a Delta im selling for 500$CAD and im really going to miss the more rugged design of the delta. Really hope they come out with a Echo soon and hopefully I can get a good resell price on the 7x since I got on discount
This is a no go for me. I'll stick with my Fenix 6X Sapphire, just because of the abscense of that touch screen. I hate touchscreens because you control them mostly with sweaty hands causing gestures to totally mess up your activity.
If I spend $1,000 on a watch I would be wearing it and keeping it until it died. No way I can see myself buying a $1,000 watch ever single year. I purchased the 7x pro sapphire solar and it will be on my wrist for many, many years . I don't like that you can not see text or reply back with whatever you want to say, also you can not call or receive calls unless you have you smart phone by you
I was about to purchase this fenix 7x but kinda disappointed it doesnt have ECG support. I instead ended getting the huawei watch gt 3 pro which supports ECG functionality and has even an early detection mechanism incase you feel some stiffness.
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Hey Jabber Tech thanks for the review. I have something I want to share with everyone please. And I appreciate your feedback. I was trying to find information about which processor is used in the Fenix 7x because I want to know if it has been upgraded from the Fenix 6X. I couldn't find any info about the processor Garmin is using so I contacted Garmin to get some info. Garmin told me they do not release information about which processor they use. So basically they are selling a thousand dollar watch without telling the consumer if the Fenix 7x is using an outdated processor. This is like buying a car, high end smartphone or computer without knowing what is powering it. Garmin was dismissive about my inquiries and I am no longer interested in buying any of their products. Imagine buying a $1000 watch with ZERO information on the processor???
@@Spartacus830 . Thanks for sharing!
Got mine yesterday. I love the size and the battery time and it feels like a serious sportwatch. Had an Apple Watch ultra before and have absolutly no regrets to switch to the Felix 7X, i love my new watch
Welcome to the club!
I was doubtful about upgrading my fenix 5x Saphire, but after having this video watched, I’m definitely on it!!! Thanks buddy 💪🏼
Enjoy
Hey Jabber Tech thanks for the review. I have something I want to share with everyone please. And I appreciate your feedback. I was trying to find information about which processor is used in the Fenix 7x because I want to know if it has been upgraded from the Fenix 6X. I couldn't find any info about the processor Garmin is using so I contacted Garmin to get some info. Garmin told me they do not release information about which processor they use. So basically they are selling a thousand dollar watch without telling the consumer if the Fenix 7x is using an outdated processor. This is like buying a car, high end smartphone or computer without knowing what is powering it. Garmin was dismissive about my inquiries and I am no longer interested in buying any of their products. Imagine buying a $1000 watch with ZERO information on the processor??? Thanks!
Thanks for the info!
Just like the new Apple computers
@@atta1798How so? Apple advertises their chips.
You can get it for 200 bucks if you send them your old one if it has "issues"
I completely agree with you, I am on my second Garmin 7x. They charge you $270 to replace it after warranty is up. Only been two years! Need to take this into account when purchasing future Garmin Products.
You get a thumbs up bro. Good work. Thank you for not being annoying and straight to the point.
Appreciate it!
Other than the charging issue (which I managed to fix) my Fenix 5X is still going strong! Love these watches!
My Fenix 1 is still going strong.
I think I'm going to get it. I do everything from running, cycling, sometimes HIIT training.
I just got this Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar for $765 brand new with a coupon. Coming from a Fenix 6 Pro. Was about to get the Epix2X but thought it would be nice to have that flashlight 🔦 just in case I forgot my Fenix HM65R-T headlamp at 🏡. Fénix Disciples.
Thanks dude. Really considering investing in the top of the line one. You're right about not cheaping out when it comes to this tool. But I feel like in a couple years, all of the Fenixes will be moving to OLED too like the Epic. And I want it to last a long time! Decisions
For sure that's where the screen tech will go but if you need one now,you shouldn't wait for future upgrades to the device. Just my opinion
I ordered the epix and the screen was very nice but the battery life was only 6 days, and you turned on O2 sensor that would get cut down to like 3-2 days, so I switched and went for fenix 7X sapphire solar, now I have almost 30 plus days battery life with a much bigger and strong watch
@@royanania1025 Nice, I think that was the right call. I wanted the lightest fit and got the 7S. Ended up exchanging it for the regular 7, for more battery life. And it actually fits better and feels sleeker in a weird way, just where the lugs reach or something. So I think the 7X would be doable. But no regrets, the Fenix display is still awesome 👍
I agree but I can't put my health and fitness on hold for two years so I'm getting one this year.
@@royanania1025 tactix 7 here, and in sunlight it just makes sense too.. pretty isn't always the best. Best purchase I've made in a while!!
I have the 6X sapphire & debated about upgrading to the 7X, but the price was a bit high. Some weeks later I saw the 7X advertised with a 30day money back return, so I got one. I ended up returning it after 3wks. There were some cool features I liked such as the touch screen and updated look. But honestly, not worth the extra expense of upgrading from the 6X for just a few tweaks.
I've had the 6X for a few years without any issues apart from replacing the rubber wrist band. (I think salt water deteriorates it)
Did u have a screen protector on your watch did u have alot of scratches if u didn't have a screen protector
@@speed_will Never had a screen protector on my Fenix 6 and there's not a single scratch on the screen. I think it's what they call Gorilla glass or something, very tough. The metal bezel, however, has not fared so well, quite a few scratches and and black coating wearing off. But the glass is A+.
Great review. I have a Fenix 6x and also contemplated. You are right, the updates are not that big of a deal. Are you keeping both your Fenix or selling the other one?
The 7x is the best right now ofc. and it´s solid, hope the Tactix drops not to late this year...:) And they keep same type of bezel, hate the standard ones compare to tactix on design view.
Hi, I have the Fenix 5x and the 6 pro, now I have fenix 7x Great watch and you right buy this one got it all.
My x7 Sapphire was charged last time May 23 and today June 23 it still got 44% left ;) I don´t hook up my phone and doesn´t run that much but still it´s very impressive when Body battery is on 24/7 ;) I went from a Polar m430 and that is one BIG step up ;)
No doubt ! 🔋 Is 👑
Nice!! impressive.. especially with my Apple Watch friends charging every night lol
Do u have a screen protector on it if u do what brand
The thing that no one talks about the Garmin ecosystem. The watch is great it measures everything stress calories Hr respiration sleep pattern distance movements even oxygen level if you trust the reading of course.... all sounds good and it is until you reach 50 years old and then the watch starts to become an obstacle to your training pattern. I am 50 years old I can run 5k in 25 min 10k in 56 min I do weight lifting since i am 23 years old and i practice boxing. All a sudden my watch start to give me ridiculous recovery time. Like for example today I burn 500 calories in a very light gym workout and the watch tells me to recover 58 hours. Might as just cancel all my sports activities. So keep this in mind if you are about the buy a Garmin.
Seriously considering stopping using it if it's to make me feel I over train for with the lightest workout. I am wondering if people have noticed similar issues.
This thing is to awesome. Just got it today. So sick so pumped to go on some runs with this thing
If you have tattoo on your watch wearing hand.. don't buy a new garmin, before you try, if the wrist heart rate sensor works first :) otherwise u can end up with "a new and improved" sports watch, which you can wear only on your untattood hand.
I made several test and the battery with a mild usage does not last more than 14 days. So... I would be happy if Garmin decided to be back as it was... A trustable brand with clean description. Honestly I would be happy to have a fenix 7x with 2 weeks of battery life but it does not make happy being tricked inside the illusion it can last 4 weeks... We are not idiots and after few weeks we can understand if what they claim is real or not.
@iPeter honestly you could be right. I'm considering to bring my Fenix 7x back to the shop because the battery is decreasing day after day too rapidly... 15 % in just a day sounds wrong. Thanks... I hope to get a new one... 😬
@@msganga1974 did you turn off constant sp02? That drains battery
@@nicholashorswill4052 thank you so much! I have just read your suggestion and I have select manual. I did not know it was a functionality so demanding. I will let you know if it works 😁
I agree with you about the solar band bezel. I wish they had an Epix 2X to match the screen and case size of 7X.
Agree 💯
I probably would have bought one of those too.
They do
Looks like minor improvements. Nothing huge, if I could swap for my Fenix 6x pro sapphire I would but I wouldn't put in more to get the touch screen
Good news, there is more to the new 7s than just a touch screen! You know you want it now! lol
great review . but just a tip from us older viewers . When you compare watches to older models maybe give a good stop 3-4 seconds look and then move to other side instead off constantly moving watches around because tell you the truth its really hard too see the difference between old and new version because you move them non stop , thank you Boss
Will do !
Thanks. I just bought mine today. I let the watch at the sun to check how much charge with solar and in 5 hour on direct sunlight the watch charge 60%
That's awesome! Most people will be active with their watches as the sun charges it
I'm upgrading from a 5x! I can't wait!
You'll love it
@@TheJabberTech four months in and I absolutely love it. The GNSS is insane. Thank you again for the video!
If It had Wear OS then this would have been THE best smartwatch by all means. So many times I´d want to navigate through cities to a specific restaurant etc. on bike or what ever. Doing all that washout holding on a smartphone is so convenient and handy. So the miss of google assistant and google maps is a disappointment.
Sold my 6X and my 7X will come any minute 😍
Love the video and all the good detailed information! Would you say a used Fenix 7x sapphire solar for around $600 is worth it today? Im looking at these and find them bery useful.
I have the galaxy watch 4, and it really does not compare to this thing at all. really wish I splurged for this beast now :(
I habe just purchased fenix7X saphire.
Honestly I'm a biit disappointed about 2 things:
1 - the light on the screen even when it is set at maximim level is extremely weak compared to fenix 5 plus
2 - when I press the buttons they sound cheap compared to fenix 3 and fenix 5 plus.
Surely. It is a nice device but I was expecting a better quality.
Just bought a 6x and love it.
Does the solar version have a smaller display area compared to the non-solar version due to its extra solar bezel band? How does it compare to the display area of the Epix (for someone who doesn't see well is the bigger 7x screen easier to read compared to the Epix screen?
I have a 6Pro. I'll stick with that. GREAT review though!
Appreciate it
If it has calling features than will be my must have watch
Really enjoy your coverage of Garmin watches!
Appreciate it!
I would love to get this because of the size I just brought the 965
Uughhh this thing is a gorgeous beast!! I want the mineral blue with that blue band you have on yours 😍!
I just saw that one in person and it's nicceee
Looks nice watch very informative video
Can't wait to get mine
Thanks for sharing
The fenix 7x sapphire solar watch has a major drawback, the screen in the menu as well as the messages that arrive when the phone is connected to the watch are set to black background and pale blue text (due to the poor finish of the sapphire glass, there is no white color, but pale blue color) and that text is hard to read. There is no option like on older models of garmin watches to change the background to be white or pale gray and the text to be black, which would be more legible. (Inverter color or display color setting). As soon as you sweat a little around your eyes during activities, you can't see clearly, or if you have a smaller (+ eye diopter) for reading, which most people over 40 have the same problem, you strain to read what is written on the screen. Otherwise, the watch is excellently made, but this problem with the screen and the lack of an option to set the background to be white or gray and the text to be black, which is more pleasant and legible for the eye, makes the garmin fenix 7x sapphire solar watch unusable for many people and if not documents in some software update the watch is a complete and utter failure. I found a lot of the same comments in several forums which says that the problem is not innocuous.
Thanks for the review. Is that correct that actual size of the display (visible part) is smaller than 6X's, due to solar ring's width increase?!
No but the bezel is smaller
Not even close to the first delay’s sapphire edition delta series best garmim ever made
Hello! Unfortunately, I returned my fenix 7x pro solar watch, and I will tell you the reason. It does not record daytime sleep. For example, if I sleep for 2 hours after dinner, it does not record these hours, it considers them as if I were active. From that moment on, what confidence can I have in the health parameters they display? It's a shame, I really liked the watch, but it's a major minus that I couldn't ignore, especially when I'm talking about a gadget of almost 1000 euros.
You notice the ugly solar ring, I notice 30% or more battery in sun. We are not the same 🤓
Nobody is the same 🙃
Nice video with many useful information. Please do you know whether there is a possibility of changing the background in menu from black to white? Thanks 🙃
Totally swapped my 6x for the 7x sapphire today, bad news it doesn’t come for two days :(
My opinion on the bezel: don’t care. It’s a tool, it’s on my body to perform a function, if I want a nice looking watch I’ll put on something else
How much extra u had to pay
@@deriusbrown25 about two hundred bucks but was able to buy two years coverage/warranty. Love the earth so far the flashlight is awesome and the touch screen makes all the difference when examining maps
@@lazerusmfh how much was it trade in and where
this watch Fenix 7x or the Epix GEN 2 pro or standard...your thoughts ? they both do golf right ? biggest difference is the screens ? having a hard time choosing which Garmin watch to get....HELP ME ALL...interested in your thoughts....thx,,,,cheers from Canada
getting this one in the next few days. i'm actually curious to see how much solar i catch with it. it's one of thos gimmicks that probably will not really pay off much, but i just like to have for a neat-factor. in powersaving mode thay claim it could last over a year. (no connectivity, gps, music etc, only a watch face that refreshes once a min)
a fusion of the best parts of garmin and apple watch ultra would be a dream tho. but i've never bought into ther apple ecosystem, so this one caught my eye
Something I'm not sure and nobody mentioned about this watch is the interaction with the screen in dark - if it is backlit illuminated or I'll need a flashlight pointed at it so I can see what's on the screen. Thanks!
for almost $1000 it has a backlight lol
i REALLY love that 7x solar, but i am not sure about garmin anymore :( my 6x pro just died. i cannot charge it anymore. after like 2 years …
Hey bro, nice review! Do you mind sharing your wrist size? In the beginning the watch seem rather large on your wrist but later in the video, with a different strap, it seemed proportionate. What are your thoughts on the size difference between the 7 and the 7x. Thanks!!
haven't measured in a while, sorry
@@TheJabberTech ok
@@TheJabberTech This would be helpful to know for sizing. I've got thin wrists and think 51mm might look goofy.
What do you think about the heart rate is accurate
And do you like the weight does it feel very heavy or not
And quality is better than 6x or the same quality
Can anyone tell me if this watch makes payment via contact less, and about diving with it, behind it it doesn't have a cover that covers where it carries it, so as not to damage it when it's in the water??
Garmin pay is there 👍
This video is a review of a smartwatch. The Fenix isn't a smartwatch like the Apple Watch. It's an actual outdoors watch. You've completely ignored GPS coverage in remote areas, the inReach tech that should be included since it's also part of the 67i which uses the same chipset and so on. This review lists tons of things that are secondary in the buying decision when it comes to a watch like this. Let's take me for example. I look for a watch that I can take with me on a multiweek offroad motorcycle trip across the Balkans, far away from any other living person.
What I am interested in is, can it track my position accurately and send location data in locations where there is no chance of getting any form of cellular connection?
Will I be able to send a code green once or twice a day with it to let people at home know I'm fine? Where I'm going there are bears, wolves and landmines.
Can I rely on finding my way back to my bike if I go out hiking for a day or if I get lost and need to find my way back to civilization on my bike itself?
Those are the things why I'm looking at a 1000$ smartwatch... You know... To potentially save my life and not so I can use my phone to alter the settings or play music off of it.
If I wanted those kind of features I'd just use my PineTime that was 25$ and can do all of those things as well.
I live in the sun! I'm so excited
😂😆😂
Is it possible to disable solar charging? Im not sure if its great to have the battery constantly draining and charging, dont know how it works tho.
Three years of guarantee.
Thanks for the review, how big is your wrist?
Can anyone tell me if the watch works on tattoos?? I have a sleeve on my left arm and my apple watch doesn’t read anything with the sensors. I want to know whether or not if the Fenix7 sensors (HR, Blood O2, etc) will work over my tattoos??
I have two full sleeves and I have no issues with my fenix 7x solar sapphire
Using coros face in garmin review... coros must be very proud
Bruh!!!
Great watch ! Can it do the trackback to the initial point we set ?
Yes
I got my fenix 3hr from 2017 I’m extremely satisfied all these years no problems should I upgrade now or I can wait a year more for the 8X??
Respect!!!! That's a long time.if you were to upgrade is get the Tactix
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Do you have a tip for altimeter on fenix7x. Somehow my watch is completely screwed and when ever i start a walk or a run it goes up to 80 meters in the first 100meters of activity and then just slowly goes back down to 0 all the way up to the end of my run or walk, i run and walk flat, no mountains what so ever. Tried resetting it or calibrating both alti as barometer but it just doesn’t work. Paid alot for the fenix 7x but now it is just not functioning anymore
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Thank you!
Excellent review as always. PLEASE review Garmin Epix in your way!
Thanks
Thatnk you! Trying to get an epix
Bought my Fenix 3hr four years ago for $299 cdn. At the time I thought that was expensive for a smartwatch lol
how about display of lat/long or MGRS of your exact location?
Hai gays i am using finix 7x. My experience for health related especially (sleeping, heart rate sensing, stress, etc) purposes don’t bay this watch. This watch good for only sports purposes especially gps and battery life.
What is your wrist size? Great video!!
The solar thing does really nothing to me. I got to the beach for like 4-6 hours and had it in the sunlight. Had around 300k and not even a percent battery extra. :/ its a great watch no doubt and I dont regret nothing after 2 years but wish the solar did something atleast. I got all/most stuff on. I know it drains more battery but come on, can I have 1% atleast? 🤔
question, if anyone can help me:
if paired with an iPhone, does this phone still tracks your sleep and calculates your body battery. I know that my Instinct lost these features and more when I paired him with an iphone, and sleep and rest is important to me, so I wanted to ask before planing my next phone and watch upgrade. Thank you.
Does it has ECG feature?
Is this fenix 7x black or Carbon gray?
They should have a sapphire only version. Solar is just useless for me.
Same!
solar is a big deal to me as a backpacker.
The sound of your voice makes me want a hot dog with mustard and a large Coffee!
Lol
Do you ever have an issue with screen visibility? I’m leery of spending that much on a crappy screen. It looks reflective as heck.
Never
I have a Fenix 3 and this really looks like a huge upgrade for me... But it's so pricey
I remember my fenix 3 that I bought 860,000 years ago. Good watch. This will be a huge upgrade and well worth the money. 😂😂👌👌
Excellent video!
Fyi Flashlight can be controlled with touch
I've tried and tried no luck.unless you have to tap and hold for a while? A simple swipe up or down would have made sense to me
@@TheJabberTech just tap on the brightness level you want or tap the flashlight symbol
I’m currently trying to decide between buying a Tactics Delta and the 7x. Any idea when the Tactics Echo is coming?
There are already leaks, I posted on my Instagram. So maybe a few months
@@TheJabberTech cant find it on you ig my guy
Just ordered a Fenix 7x with about 25% and coming from a Delta im selling for 500$CAD and im really going to miss the more rugged design of the delta. Really hope they come out with a Echo soon and hopefully I can get a good resell price on the 7x since I got on discount
How can you get a 25% discount for NEW Watch?
Where is the 25% available..?
@@radekmichal2742 I work at a bike shop so I get the invoice pricing 😂
@@maxim9875 employee discount 😅
This is a no go for me. I'll stick with my Fenix 6X Sapphire, just because of the abscense of that touch screen. I hate touchscreens because you control them mostly with sweaty hands causing gestures to totally mess up your activity.
touchscreen can be disabled. I forgot I had a touchscreen for a few months!
Love how it adds on laps to the swimming workout ,get 2 laps for the price of one lap 🤨
More stats with less work 😜
A usable touchscreen keyboard... On a 1.x inch screen?
Even if we're talking holographic I'd like to see anyone pull that off.
Just look at a Galaxy watch lol
@@TheJabberTech Okay, I stand corrected, however by all accounts it's about as useful as I thought it might be.
I use it all the time. Even on apple watch, very functional and useful. Try it some time 👍
@@TheJabberTech I hear you Brother. It's just that I'm rocking with Garmin right now. 🤷♂
Your watch is saying Alt -320. Is that altitude? Why is it so inaccurate?
Do these work well with Android phones on regards to texts and notifications?
Yep
Guess it has Bluetooth music. If I have heart rate on GPS and music, how long will the battery last ?
There's a great battery chart on Garmin.com
Is this the carbon grey or the black watch? Thanks
Grey
They speaking in garmin forms about screen reflection and black background and bluesh screen , what u say .6x is better?. Specially in sun light.
My 6x has better contrast and darker blacks imo
Does using the flashlight drain the battery big time?
Haven't done a flashlight battery test but haven't noticed any huge drain so far
Looking to pick up my first one soon, but are these compatible with apple phones?
You might have an issue with notifications and replaying to texts but fitness wise...works 💯
hello i want to buy a garmin but i am very undecided 7 Sapphire solar or 7 solar what do you suggest thanks.
It's a big cost, so do your research and see what works best for you.
@@TheJabberTech Thanks for the reply. So, is there a watch you can recommend to use in daily life and sports?
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If I spend $1,000 on a watch I would be wearing it and keeping it until it died. No way I can see myself buying a $1,000 watch ever single year. I purchased the 7x pro sapphire solar and it will be on my wrist for many, many years . I don't like that you can not see text or reply back with whatever you want to say, also you can not call or receive calls unless you have you smart phone by you
I will always be a generation or so behind. The price is TDH
Does this watch display coordinates on the face?
You can’t reply to messages on a keyboard because Apple have not allowed Garmin to do it. So it’s not a Garmin issue.
does it have sos or "inreach" capabilities?
Great video! Carbon grey right?
Yep!
Does using touch reduce battery life?
Most likely, yeah. More so than just using the buttons.
Can i connect the fineex 7 to Kaiser m3i? . I have the 6 pro and it frustrating that i can't connect the watch to the m3i
If it didn't work on the 6 probably 2ont work on the 7
I was about to purchase this fenix 7x but kinda disappointed it doesnt have ECG support. I instead ended getting the huawei watch gt 3 pro which supports ECG functionality and has even an early detection mechanism incase you feel some stiffness.
Hello. Does the language have Chinese?