Garmin Fenix 7X after 30 days - Regrets?
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- I've had the Garmin Fenix 7X for a month now - Am I still happy that I picked it over the 6X or the new Epix 2?
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Not much new in this one but answering the questions I keep getting about whether I am happy with my choice - anyone got the 7X and feel the same? Or any skinny latte drinkers out there with an Epix they are loving? 🤣
None of those. Need some frorerunner 955 on my feminine wrists!
No. Still Happy with my 6x😉
Loving the epix.
I'm upgrading from the 5X. I can't wait!!
Great work!
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the accuracy of both the fenix7 and the epix. I've had the 3, 3hr, 5x and 6. I upgraded to the 3hr simply because it had the wrist HRM, but the other swaps were all because I was frustrated with poor HRM accuracy. Every model seemed to over-promise and underdeliver. My fenix 6 was rubbish for tracking heart rate, and frequently lost connectivity with my garmin hrm strap...
So, a long-winded way of asking - is the 7 worth revisiting the fenix range???
I really appreciate your no BS approach to letting us know what is what. Very helpful, and entertaining of course!
So many people worried about upgrading and here I am still sporting the 5X saphire and original Instinct. They do everything I need as a cycler and hiker.
Great video and lots of useful information.
Love the fact you answered the Question straight away.
Still watched the full video 👍🏻 keep it up
Like to keep the people who only have 30 seconds free happy. 😂
LOVE THE FACT THAT HE GETS RIGHT INTO IT - NO BS - DIRECT AND STRAIGHTFORWARD
Mark - this is an awesome video. You are so spot on with your honesty and simplicity with breaking down points and features - what is useful and what is not really. Love love love the humor w straight forward thoughts. And totally with you on jacking up all of the features to get the best, brightest features even if you have to charge ever so slightly more often. Great video all around. Loved the BMW comparison.
Thank you very much. You gave a very well-structured overview of the three watches and always said what YOUR priority is in each point. It was very objective and I didn't have the feeling that it was advertising. I liked it very much.
One of the most perfect PRACTICAL reviews I've seen. Kudos!
The 7 is so much more responsive than the 6. I use garmin for many years but I really enjoy the touchscreen for non-activities. More than I‘d have thought. And I have to say that my first thought when I took the 7 out of the box was „wow it looks so much nicer“ and I felt the 6 immediately looked like some ancient tech. I like the new features and the small tweaks to common guy items makes usage way more convenient as well. All in all I love my F7X Solar. Just wish it would integrate better with iOS.
Thanks for the review. You answered the question I most needed, the swipe map feature is exactly what I need coming from a world without this ie., no 6X. Going to go ahead and upgrade at next watch purchase and spend the money for the 7X. Very useful info and loved that you came back months later to answer the questions you are asked. Same thing we all wrestle with.......was it worth it or not! Thanks again, and NO - don't sell the kids, but good luck with the watch
Great video.
Large reason I moved from all the amoled smartwatches I tried to the Fenix 5x was the screen visibility in bright sunlight... Can't beat the Fenix. Plus being the sapphire version I can drive a nail with the thing if I need to without damaging it.
Quality straight talking video that hits the nail on the head. Big price, small upgrades. I would of course love the 7 and would use the scrollable map function when trail running, but I got my Fenix 6 for 375 a year and a half ago and could sell it ( maybe ) for 200. Then to fork out the extra for the small improvements would hurt. Happy with the 6 so maybe will wait for the 8.
the 8 will probably be launched in 3 years specially with how the world is right now, so don't even bother waiting
Where did you buy it for 375? I currently use an Apple Watch, but want to go Garmin. Was going to buy the 7 to be “future proof”, but a 6 for less than 400 would be perfect. (I also want to pair it with the HRM Pro)
@@miguelosterroht I bought a second hand 6 pro sapphire for 350. It looks like new not even a single scratch on it. I am very happy with it!
@@miguelosterroht yeah just keep an eye on ebay. i just got a 6pro for $230 last month. i love having new fancy stuff, but couldn't pass up this price
@@miguelosterroht If you are still looking Argos has the 6x Pro (non sapphire) for £359 or the 6 Pro for £305
Thank you for your review, Mark. I was looking into buying a Fenix and couldn't decide if I should go for v6 or v7. Since I will most likely never use maps, I ended up buying the much cheaper v6 Sapphire as it's 65% of the price of a new v7 Sapphire. Thanks again!
Excellent, informative review, thanks. For me personally the significantly increased battery life (with solar) is definitely worth it. YMMV of course.
Hi from Belize. Love your videos. Thank you very much. I am medium to small built but got myself the 6x in part due to Arnold in your video.
brilliant. answered all the questions i had without the fluff. i just subscribed.
Great vid. Love the humour.
Love the real life experience sharing.
Keep it up!
Great review and comparaison. So relevant. You won a new subscriber. Thanks for your work and warm hello from 🇮🇱
I pulled the trigger on the f7x an switched from f5p. I am amazed and happy. Thanks for your review!
Great honest video Mark, love it, nearly as much as the t shirt.
Currently have the 6 sapphire, think I can wait until the 7 is in the sale.
Keep the videos coming
Went from 5xplus to 7x and absolutely loved it especially the light. Sadly my Woodley parkrun gave me just over 5k and zero cadence and very low HR 😭 sent it back as it had a fault, staying with my rough and ready 5x. Great channel 👍
I love how you broke this down. I picked up the Fēnix 6 Pro 2 years ago from the basic 5. I loved the updates and based on this, I will save my money for the newest one when my 6 Pro kicks the bucket. Hopefully not for another two years.
Nice practical videos, great sense of humour. Like it.
Fenix 5s upgrade to 6 Pro just ordered, thanks for all your info Mark. 5s lasted me 5 yrs but the battery was only last 36 hrs now, and the back light was kaput. Looking forward to the new one, and only £369 on amazon UK at the moment. A good £50 cheaper than a 945, and half the price of a 7. Bargain.
Always intelligent, concise reviews.
I’m still using my Suunto X6HR, bought in 2006 but think it’s time I upgraded as I’m on my last strap (can’t get them anymore) and it’s held together with superglue and electricians tape.
I’ve got to admit it’s been faultless over all of those years and I’ve logged thousands of heart rate data but the 7X looks tempting.
Been thinking to upgrade my 6x to 7x solar, but after seeing your video. I made up my mind... Instead of trade in my 6x for newer version, i ended up with adding new instinct 2 solar in my collection.. sometimes it's good to have lighter and simple watch to wear during workout sessions
All things considered, I’m surprised that Mark is so unconvinced about the upgrade to the 7X, the touchscreen is a revolution to the Garmin menu system.
I do a lot of hiking and upgraded just for the touchscreen map.
Agreed, I went from a 3Hr to a 6x Pro so will wait until the 9! Did wonder if your aggravation over course vs watch distance during ultras would be even worse with the more accurate 7 given it will be measuring you stepping off the course for a wee and milling around an aid station.
I upgraded from a Fenix 5 plus to a 7 recently and I am really happy with the upgrade, it’s an easier decision to move two models up than one. The addition of the Body Battery is a big improvement for me over the 5 plus. If I had the 6, I don’t think I could of justified it to my self (well to my wife really)
I have the Epix it’s fantastic ..went from 5 plus to Epix …so nice to easy see the screen…and as you say the body battery 🔋 is really one of the new functions I looking at much more the expected …and it is feeling like it spot on!!!
@@sammenil1498 Yes, I have felt the body battery to be accurate so far.
Yeah the wife factor ... good to keep the sanity in the decision-making process.
@@basengelblik5199 I told her my Fenix 5 Plus told me there was an update when I plugged it in to the computer.....a Fenix 7!
Ordered my epix from the original 5. I honestly think if my 5 had maps in it I wouldn’t even have upgraded.
love the fenix 7, have the 7s and the battery life alone is worth the upgrade - wore the watch for 2 weeks straight without recharging
Thanks for honest and good review 👍
I’ve been using the Fenix 3 for years. I decided to go for the 7x as I wanted HR and TBH I’ve been behind the versions for years so thought I’d I’m gonna keep this 5-6 years again I’ll go for the later sensor tech. But it was hard to turn down some of the 6 used options.
Great video as always! Cheers
Yea i still have a 3hr. I was kinda waiting for them to add lte so I can accept calls on the Fenix line. Kinda surprised it's still not available. I'd probably go with the 7x over the epix. I want to charge a watch as little as possible and like the flashlight and solar.
I have been using the Fenix 3 sapphire for quite a few years myself, the price for the 7X put me into a little bit of shock but using it for the first 3 to 4 days seems pretty nice, hopefully this will hold steady with the technology upgrades in the future, so it’ll be no problem to use this for the next 4 to 5 years!
best reviews on the net! thanks for sorting it out Mark! il buy your 6s :D
Great review Mark, this has helped me decide on the upgrade. 👍
I upgraded to a fenix 7x Sapphire Solar from an Apple Watch v5 in a direct trade. I’m not sure how the other party got the fenix (gift, I think), but he lusted after the fruity product, so I gladly traded him. He’s happy, and I’m ecstatic! I absolutely love the fenix 7!
Great review! Much appreciated.
I have an Instinct now and want to upgrade to a 6x sapphire but the 7x solar sapphire is so awesome but also $400 more. I think it’s the 6x sapphire for me. Thx for the honest review. Subbed
Very helpful video. Thanks!
completely agree with you.
the 7x Solar is a crazy cool device, but not worth the additional cost -from a normal perspective.
But I would neveer go back and the LED is an unique selling point!
I always choose the Garmin X model, I had a S version on Descent MK2 and GPS was slow. I also had the 6X but charging very week is a huge disadvantage. Thanks for the video, I will upgrade to the 7X solar.
Great update video. I do like the NATO Bond on the Arnie watch 😉🙌😎
I bit the bullet and upgraded from the 6 to the 7x.
Still waiting for it to arrive but the larger screen with solar and touch(which I want for maps), torch, plus sapphire over gorilla glass will make it seem like I'm getting something!
I agree that it's not worth the price to upgrade when you look at it in terms of pure specs but the 7 pretty much solved all the minor gripes I had with the 6 so I should be happy with it and won't need another watch for its lifetime!
Unless some new obscure sport gets invented which I suddenly get really into and only the 8 will track it 😂
Edit: this is the second video I've seen from you, both covering the fenix 7, and I've subbed for the straight talking and upfront opinions. Need more of this sort of stuff
I have had my Fenix 7 for two weeks now. I have only ever had the Samsung gear watched before, I was initially unhappy with the display as the Samsung is amazing, I m now used to it and starting to really love it. the Battery is amazing, although I am only getting about a week in between the charges. kind of wish I'd gone for the 7X but its still an amazing watch. The Garmin is far superior to Samsung when it comes to the activities.
I really enjoyed that review and found it useful. Now ordered a 7X
Best LED light demonstration I had see!
Just recently switched from Polar to Garmin and wasn’t sure what to get finally settled in and got the 6X and very happy with my choice especially after this video! To me Garmin is far better then my old watch and the 6X sapphire is kinda the best of both worlds as far as training and throw a nice band on it or leave it and still go out to a fancy place and still looks great! Thanks for the review!!🤙
Going from Fenix 5 to 7 solar is what I would do. Having maps for the bike will be handy with long rides coming up. Battery life will be a plus too, my 5 has been less impressive from about a year in but been stable since.
Now youve said it, I kind of agree. Ive wanted an AMOLED Fenix for the longest of time and still do but the price is crazy and I thought my 6X Pro was bad enough.
Nice video. Down to brass tacks, no fancy words, straight facts. Like your style.
There is a torch feature on the Garmin Phoenix 6 you make display bright white - very useful. I think the only real advantage of the 7 over the 6 is the ability to pan and zoom the maps. I just bought the Garmin titanium metal bracelet for my Garmin Phoenix 6. A huge improvement on the rubber strap for comfort and looks brilliant.
Thank you for this! I used to have a Fenix 3 which I loved and was considering the 7 or Epix. I hadn’t appreciated though that the 7x is the same size as the old 3 and liked the size of that, I didn’t find it too big. Plus you’re right about how it looks, I want my device to look “Grrrrrr” even if I don’t 😆. So given that I liked the size of my old Fenix 3 I’ve ordered the 7x. I think the Epix would feel a bit small even if it has got the fancy screen.
50k Congrats!
I’m usually comfortable with the 42mm frame, so I went for the 7s.
I would go for the Epix if it came with the 42mm frame, hoping Garmin comes up with that in the near future.
Metoo, I’m waiting for the Epix2 small size at first. BUT I am just confused on the battery life of the small Epix2. I don’t wanna spend almost 1500 AUD to buy a smart watch which I have to charge it every single day (like Apple Watch). At the end, I just go for the Fenix 7s and happy with it!
Still rocking my VivoActive 3. I'm not the target audience for any Fenix device, but I really LOVE the way they look. I use machines and rarely, if ever, need GPS on my watch. Great video though. Enjoyed the discussion.
Haha me too. I know I don’t need all the features of a Fenix but I still want one!
Nice review! Thanks!
Brilliant video. Thank you
Brilliant content! Thanks, Subbed and liked.
I'm a new sub and your quality is such that your channel is probably going to grow exponentially very soon!
I was not a former Garmin watch owner... Personally, I do like the "prettier" screen of the Epix 2. I felt the battery life was more than enough for the activities I use the watch for... hiking and biking. The Epix typically lasts 7 days or more before I need a recharge, which is longer than I'm ever going to be out on the trail without a stop some place, where I could recharge if needed. The watch really looks good, love the screen!!
I bought a 6X Pro a month ago and am in love with it. I like all the workout and body/sleep stats, it's super rugged, just a great companion.
Same here. Bought the 6x pro for a good price and this watch blew me away after many years of Suunto..
No trouble sleeping with them? X version is huge.
@@sergeant_dornan_ none actually. The flickering leds underneath bothered me at times because if you have your arm up around your head the light may escape and hit your eyelids. I think i've just adjusted how i hold my arms maybe? I loosen it off a few notches as well.
@@BillLayton interesting. Btw, if the green light leaks through that means that the watches aren't sitting tight, which may (very likely) affect quality of readings. I notice that whenever I walk and measure my pulse if they are fit rather loose (just a tiny bit), readings jump all over the place. Have to tight them down... Which brings the uncomfortable feeling. An equation of comfort and better health data.
@@sergeant_dornan_ no doubt true but I slack it off at night for comfort. I don’t know how much difference it makes but it isn’t critical to me to have better sleep data and I’m pretty sure it’s not improved much by being tight. The sleep info is a best guess I believe.
Great explanation. Thanks heaps.
Recently went from a forerunner 35 to a forerunner 245. Absolutely brilliant buy and for £100 new around Christmas. Best bang for the bucks spend for my requirements.
Possibly upgrade if I end up doing multi sports.
You are so right Fenix 7x great watch, I have the Fenix 6 pro and Fenix 5x, had my 7x month too.
Really enjoying your reviews. I have a F5x and its srerved me very well. I watched your review on the Epix and now want that, as i believe it suits my needs better. Had open heart surgery, valve replacement done 5 weeks ago and i think the extra metrics will help me get back to my fitness level quicker and safer. I usually go all out on all fitness, the new watches will hopefully tell me to take my foot off the gas. I will listen to the watch and not my wife as she says im always doing too much.
Cheers for your honest reviews.
Hi Thomas, same here also got a OnX mechanical valve about 1.5 years ago. Watch definitely helps and your wife is probably pretty smart 😉. Good luck recovering. You'll be disappointed about the progress in the first 6 months, but baffled about the progress you can make in a year. Atomic Habbits was a great book for me to build back routines. Cheers Bas from the Netherlands
@@basengelblik5199 thanks for the info and encouragement mate.
@@basengelblik5199 thanks very much. I have also read atomic habits. Awesome book.
My kids were only enough to get a used 6x sapphire, but I love it (coming from a 305 haha). If I was a better parent or had more kids, I'd have a 7x. I love how your videos make me laugh out loud. I have also never had kids - I was lying before.
😂
That's efing hilarious😂.
Seriously awesome comparison review. I stick with my 6 :) was trying to justify the spend, maybe in a year when prices drop I'll get the epix
God I love your videos. I googled the Seiko immediately but seems to be going for around $1300 so no thanks. But love the spirit of your videos. It's clearly your point of view and I happen to align with it.
Are you kidding? That LED light demo was the best part of this review. Carry on. 🤣
Absolutely loved the intro 🤣
For those on a budget and want a running watch, look at the Garmin forerunner 45, I got one for Christmas and I love it to bits, I just use it for runing and does everything I need really
Great advice - 45 is superb
I own a fenix 5 plus and personally I still feel a bit overwhelmed about purchasing a Fenix 7...The reason is that I divide what Garmin watches do in 2 different categories :
1 - things that can really help me (interval training set up/working out programm- VO2 - performance status - heart rate...Music - Stryd connection - Maps)
2 - things that make me curious if the device is right (stamina...Oxymeter...and so on)
I agree that fenix 7 make the Maps easier to navigate but I do not remember runners spending time on this during a competition...except if they really partecipate to specific type of race ...
I totally agree about the Epix look...I still love my Fenix 3 ...and I would not change it for a smart watch... :D
Buttons are indeed betttwr than navigating by finger for us F2 upward users , F3HR F5 F5x F6x Pro Solar. And yes maps by fingers about only place actually needed. Brill review. Bang on.
Cheers, Mark. Being a happy owner of a fenix6X Pro Solar who very much considered buying a 7X this was just what I needed. Kind of answered all the questions I had. I'll wait for the price to drop on 7X and continue with my lovely watch which I also love when hiking (even though I'll have to wait for the benefits of the touchscreen in regards to the map feature). 🙂
Think I’m going with the latte drinker special after looking at the much better map reading detail over the 7. 64 colors can’t complete with 64K. Pass the latte. Excellent reviews. Thanks
Top video ! Thanks, helped me a lot with my choice.
I just received a quatix 7X solar, there are many overlaps, feature wise.
Some great tips, thanks!🤙🏼
Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar 👌🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 love it so much. Awesome watch I will have for long long time 💪🏻
Loved the part of the video when you turned the lights off to show the flash light .. 😄.. class... anyway I've got the fenix 5 with no issues, battery is fab, and does everything I need it to do... 🐎 ' for courses I suppose..👍
"Bearing in mind, 'Im not your mum, so make your own mind up"'.." love this quote. Instant subscribe.
Haha best ever review! Thanks for this! Very honest, somehow dark, but still good and fair review! I did end up buying it before watching the video anyway….
While watching this video, the courier brought me my 7X. Titanium Gray with the leather strap. The gray is very light, lighter than my previous titanium smartwatch. The sides are two tone gray, and look plastic. The leather strap is the worst watch strap that I own. Still, the original dark-gray strap is very comfortable and looks on par with the watch.
This dude absolutely nailed this video.
Important note on the heart-rate monitor!
There is just one thing to add to Marks great video which is probably petty to most, but essential to me. This is the first Fenix (from what I know) that has the heartrate monitor embedded into a slightly raised element within the chassis. That way the recording (this is when the lights are constantly flashing for a short period of time) is less visible (if at all) as the monitor sits closer to your hand.
As I wear the Fenix devices for years day and night, the light that escapes during the day would obviously not bother me but it happend frequently that I woke up from my Fenix 6Pro especially when having my hand close to my face.
Very informative review
Thanks for the honest video. I stay with my Fenix 6X PRO Saphir, cuz i have everything i need and its amazing. I do a lot skitouring and i hate touch.
mmm yes i like your quick summary at the start
I am still rocking my 3HR and amazed at all the features. Almost 6 years old at this point. I am thinking of upgrading one day. Mostly interested in the better HR and pulse OX.
I’ll sell you a 5x plus
I still have my 3HR as well. I'm interested in upgrading due to GPS accuracy. On my MTB rides I'm often .5 to 1 mile off compared to my phone and friends Garmin. Have you noticed it's off?
I see the value of improved GPS accuracy in my case. I go for multiday forest trips, mostly not following official turistic paths. I record my route using forest paths, where many crossings appear. Then, knowing preciselly where I am is important. HOwever, following Mark way of thinking - my Fenix 5 with blind map does the job too, if I am not sure, simply pull my phone 😀. Flashlight is something I am really looking for - sleeping under open air, sometimes surprises might happen (recently some horny deer near to me started to roar in the night...). I always lay my flashlight next to my sleeping bag, however it might be lost in the grass in the night. Having flashlight on my wrist...this is a game changer. As for maps - Epix display claims more details on map than Fenix. OK, however I don't need to see half day route in front of me. I need to decide, whether to turn left, right or go straight at a precise point. For that, I need to see close perimeter, fullstop. Touch screen in maps? It is game changer for me... One more from other sport - I do kayaking. I am older (54), so keep my heart under certain rate is imporant to me. Can you imagine trying to activate Epix while holding paddle by both hands? 😀. Batery - 6 days of Epix might be OK, however - after couple of years it will degrade to two - three days - much faster than degradation of Fenix battery. Simply because battery life is measured by charging cycles and you have to charge Epix more often. My dissatisfaction with battery life will probably starts around a week between charging. My Fenix 5 is far from that, I charge it maybe once in a fortnight. Simply I don't know and I don't care. With Epix, I am afraid, that after a year, I will be close to a moment, where I will notice the charging cycles and it will start to disturb me. Epix dimming display? Being in the forest I enjoy peace, tranquility... Imagine, that you stare at your watches for any reason and you are afraid of a moment where the watches will turn off and you will have to touch or push anything to turn then on again. Frankly, I was not sure till this video, whether Epix or Fenix 7x, but the way of Mark's thinking finally got me away of nevereending mental loop of hesitation. Sorry for my english, hope you got my thoughts. Six months to my 55 anniversary, six months to get my Fenix 7x :-). take care
How is the 7x do you like it alot after all this time?
@@MelbourneExclusive0 it fulfilled all my expectations. Currently I prepare for Pacific Crest Trail 2024, testing during several days thru-hikes all the gear. Combo Fenix 7x with outdoor navigation Locus is exactly what I expect from it. Route created on Locus and imported to Fenix makes hike easy from navigation point of view. Even - I didn't expected it - tiny map on Fenix display helps sometimes (rivers, ponds). I never use Fenix to create route, just to follow path. I rarely have to pull mobile to check route on larger screen. Guidance even through forest paths is very detailed, at least in the Czech Republic. Very useful is one hour warning before dawn - time to look for well positioned trees to hang hammock :-). No exaggeration. Battery life - 10hours navigation a day, link to Tempe, easy four days. Watch torch - real godsend as I expected. Screen visibility - indoor I just need to see the time or read messages. OK even without glasses which I need for working with laptop. Outdoor - excellent. Buttons - if you customise them, light the torch or initiate wireless payment is easy. By the way - I cannot remember last time I paid using cash or credit card. All through Fenix. The only issue - as with Fenix 5 and other Garmin watches is a rubber wristband. It irritates my skin, 4 dollars band with quickfit from Aliexpress solved it. I noticed, that when kayaking (and wrist is not submersed, just wet), hearth rate measure is somehow lazy and unreliable. Toucscreen? Cannot imagine having back Fenix5 without it. I really recommend sapphire glass. So many times I hit wall or whatever, watch body is with scars, glass with zero deffect same as with Fenix 5. Battery life in normal life (not outdoor) - easy three weeks. Cannot imagine Android smartwatch two days batter life. When Fenix warns me, that battery is going to be depleted, still couple of days of normal usage. Once I reached 1%. I switched then to "just watch" mode, gained another day... Unbelievable. For thru-hike I suggest to purchase at Amazon or Aliexpress reduction to usb c. One cable fit all gear then. Should I buy Fenix 7X pro? No. I don't regret. Torch at Fenix 7x is enough strong, battery life superb. If they release blood pressure measurement, I would probably consider. Should I revert back to Fenix 5? Never. Czech garmin offers discount if you bring them old garmin watch. Cooperation with sensors - flawless. Should I switch to Epix amoled? Never. Having display always ready is more than more bright and detailed display. Not clear in normal life, but outdoor, walking with heavy back for half a day in 30+ C, you don't want any "issues" like waiting, whether display will go on or not. On top - when you hike with poles and work with them really hard, you don't have time or energy to twist your hand to put display on. You just need to glance at your hand in whatever angle to check display. Maybe runners. To have full view of who is writing - 55years old, Camino Franches 2014,marathon, hiking "heavy" - 23kg on my shoulders. All that tested since February, worst conditions minus 10C.Getting ready for PCT24 SOBO. I cannot imagine doing this very difficult hike without Fenix. No advertisement, I paid it all by myself :-).
sorry for a mistake - I am not a bat, I follow one hour sunset warning, not dawn, although even this you can set at your Fenix. 😅
@@rpsota23 thank you so much for the detailed review! I went with the Forerunner 955 solar. I am more of a Cyclist than an outdoor explorer. The Fenix will probably be my ext upgrade.
@@MelbourneExclusive0 I believe in one of next versions Fenix will get LTE capabilities at least for some data exchange. I read somewhere, that chip is ready for that. I forgot - music on Fenix 7 is almost useless for me-wearing BT headphones, where receiver is in left headphone while watch on right hand, while walking it looses connection when hand is behind body. No problem on a bike. I guess😁.
Really enjoy your channel mate, especially the pain cave reviews - keep it coming! Top work on cresting the 50k subscriber mountain! I expect your son is fairly quiet about the whole thing....
Got a 7X Sapphire Solar 2 weeks ago... No doubt the best buy I could have done!!!
Happy I’ve stayed with the 6X which I upgraded from the 3. Think the 6x has a few years left on my wrist yet before I upgrade.
Great video…. love the t-shirt! 😎
Staying with my Fenix 6X Pro Solar (Stainless Steel Special Edition).. The 7X isn’t worth the upgrade for “ME”, so I’ll be waiting for the Fenix 8X (Hopefully)…. Thanks! 🇺🇸
Thanks for the comparison. Just bought a new 6x pro solar for £380.
superb video sir, hugely informative and the sort of honest, informed opinion that really makes a difference to 'undecideds' like moi... going from a cold start (never had a Garmin before), I've just decided I really could use one and have gone for a used 6X Pro that i can't wait to get my hands on! Yes, the 7 torch would be handy... but is it worth £700? nope.... I'll wait to the 8X/9X etc. and then think about it 👍
Fenix7 is a great watch still i returned it after testing it against the Instinct 2 Solar, we all have different preferences and im just in love how light and rugged the Instinct is. Used a Fenix5 before and love the Upgrade. Enjoy your 7!
Recently recommended your channel and I’m really enjoying your content. Informative, witty and aspirational, keep it up! Have you ever tried a Stryd running power meter? Would love to see your take on it.
no -But very interested in one. Probably something I look at over the summer.
I haven't tried the Stryd, but got the Garmin HRM Pro after my polar HR monitor shed its mortal coil. It has running dynamics as well so its another cool toy worth looking at. If u wear a "strap-on" (phnarrrrr) it saves another widget to coordinate. The data is all in garmin connect.
February 2023 and I decided on the Epix 2 as could not get away from the beautiful oled screen and now a year plus in they are much cheaper to buy, I change my phone daily so this 16 days in gesture mode still seams a long time compared to Apple 8 watch or even Apple ultra. Chest or arm strap or a must if your into very accurate data, nice review 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you for demonstrating the flashlight. I was wondering if it was usefull. As a volunteer firefighter I usually get out of the bedroom at night in full darkness, so I don't disturb the house. Now I can do it with the light of my watch. You convinced me :-)
Glad it was helpful! I use it all the time for going to bed when the house is dark!