Garmin Fenix 7, Tactix 7 and Epix 2 complete review
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Chapters :
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - What kind of watch user am I?
3:34 - Built quality
6:52 - The glass
8:52 - Model options
11:36 - Bands options
15:59 - GPS precision
17:14 - HR accuracy
18:44 - Flashlight
23:09 - Watch independency
25:00 - Resistance to disuse
26:53 - Reverse the watch
28:32 - Sports available
29:50 - Multisport mode
32:43 - Watch face customization
36:26 - Widgets
40:55 - Music
43:25 - Battery life
48:44 - Temperature
49:11 - Screen brightness and readability
53:52 - Notification and reply
55:13 - Interface (Touch and buttons controls)
59:26 - Trust
1:02:38 - Water Resistance
1:03:40 - Mapping and navigation
1:10:07 - Storrage
1:10:56 - Screen size over Watch Size
1:13:26 - Weight and confort
1:15:19 - Language available
1:15:56 - Activity pages
1:21:02 - Alarm
1:22:14 - Tactix military options
1:25:00 - Moving motivation
1:26:27 - Altimeter
1:28:28 - Price
1:31:53 - User friendly or not?
1:34:52 - Wireless connectivity
1:35:41 - USB connection
1:36:30 - Sync
1:37:36 - Live track
1:38:18 - Training animation
1:41:08 - The app
1:43:57 - Costumer service
1:44:36 - Final verdict
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I've had my tactix 7 with AP for over a year now. It's been awesome. I swim, run, hike, shoot, etc and it's been a champ. I learn something new on it every week. Unless you need/want something specific on one of these, the Fenix 7 will suit you very well. I have friends with it and they love it. A few transitioned form the Applewatch equivalent, and won't be going back.
Instead of a movie, i watched this video. Worth It.
😂 Thank you! 😂
The most complete video on 7th series made so far. Thanks a lot
Ahah, you are welcome! Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed!
100% agree ... But Pascal is great so I kinda expected it 😊
Ahah! Thank you boakyebb! 😁
Great review! Very in-depth and insightful.
Ahah!! Thanks!
I tired the fenix 7 solar and fenix 7 solar sapphire and coros vertex 2 and fenix 7x before I went with the epix gen 2 sapphire. 16 days is more then enough for me and the screen is gorgeous very happy with the epix gen 2
Great videos! I like that u review the look too
Best review ever.
Thanks!!!
The video I needed!!
This was a great review. Thank You!
Ahah!! Thanks! 🙂
Great review! Today the tactix come also with the amoled display :)
Ordered a black/black Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar for a bargain. Hoping I like it as was originally looking at just the 7 Solar as cheaper and a slightly brighter screen or even the 7S Solar as slightly small and better for my wrist. (Coming from a 245M but used to have a Fenix 3HR Sapphire before that).
the best videos os 7th series so far.. Tanks
Thanks! :)
Finally get my Fenix 7 sapphire solar tomorrow after waiting 6 weeks on the back order after watching your review way back when. Hoping it lives up to the hype!
Hi. Are you happy with it after 5 months?
@@1900ccm I am! Used it for 5k coaching, have gone camping with it, kayaking with it, you name it I've probably used the features and not having to charge it every 2-5 days like many others is worth it also.
@@bradasbury7006 Sounds good. Upgrading from my instinct to Fenix 7:)
@@1900ccm yeah it's worth it IMO
Excellent video…thanks.
Great work….thanks👍
Great video! What is missing without the Mobile apps? Does ex. weather update with wifi only?
Weather is sync with the app. Wi-fi is not needed but your phone need to be connected to internet and in reach of your watch. Otherwise, you only miss sync to Garmin Conect without the phone.
best review so far
Ahah!! Thank you Capt Memo! 😉
As an owner of the Tactix 7 Ballistics...its a work horse, then again I came from the 5x which did very well for its age.
Dude awesome video
Ahah!! Thank you Austin! I'm glad you enjoyed! 😉
Thank you for in depth review!! Can you let us know how long it takes for Fenix 7 Solar Sapphire & Epix gen 2 to charge in full after it has been completely drained? Also can you use both devices while charging with portable battery? And finally if you can charge and use it, does either watches get hot while charging and using the gps? These questions will help me alot to either choose fenix 7x vs epix (gen 2)
Charging time will vary depending on what power source you connect it. I would say between 1 and 2 hours for a complete charge but I never seriously calculate it.
Yes you can charge it and use it but do not forget that you can't really put it on your wrist as the connection is under the watch.
I never felt the watch warm at any moment.
27:45 - as someone who wears their Garmin on their right wrist, I use my left thumb on the up/down buttons and my index finger by the action button. It works just fine
Was going to add as a left handed user I instinctively just use it from above a non issue but I guess that’s just how we have learned to do things in a right dominant world
Aaaaaaaand you made me buy an Epix 2
My wife sure loves you 😅
😂😂
I just brought one too 😀
Tactix has no DLC coating therefore every eventual scratch can be ironed out due to Titanium's natural oxidation. With DLC coating once you scratched it there is no way to polish it ever again.
Actually you can touch it up easily with a sharpie, believe it or not. It just gets a 'battle worn' kind of look which I like. I owned the original Tactix for about 8 years and it only looked better from the very little wear. I now own a Tactix Delta and the coating is even better! Not a single scratch in ~3 years now of very hard use. Also, only the bezel is DLC. The rest of the case is polymer and extremely scratch proof. I can guarantee that by the time it starts to look 'bad' you'll want the latest model :)
Excellent review. I have a tactix 7 amoled. Where did you get the black metal watch band?
Thanks! Right here : geni.us/GarminVentedTitanium26
Man, its was a best review
Ahah!! Thank you Dmitriy! :)
Hi and thank you for the very informal videos. I would like to ask you the name of the watch face on the watches and where to get them?
You are welcome! Thank you for your comment. All the watchface that I use are built in inside the watch. You should find it very easely. 😉
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Thank you!
thanks for the in-depth review, one thing you didn't mention and i'd be interested in is how well (if at all) does the watch work with wireless headphones?
Most welcome! I'm not a big user of that feature as I carry my phone with me most of the time. But the few time that I tested it was working really well. It's synced with some of my playlist on spotify and it just play it in my headphone without interuption.
It just drain the battery a lot faster.
You are one of the best bloggers. Need more subs
Ahah!! Thank you! :)
great video ❤️ merciiiiii
Ahah!! Thanks! 😉
Thank you for the video, I am still watching it... I have Epix 2 and older Fenix 6X PRO, I am thinking to buy another Garmin watch but I am worried about switching them during a day (based on activity) because it is not really supported by Garmin Connect where you have to sign a preferred watch. I do not know how often I can switch it and not to loose data... Have you tried it?
Thank you for your comment. Yes I try it very often. I change watch many time a day and have over 10 watches synced to my account. Everything works perfectly except one thing. If you want your sleep track to be recorded, this will only work on the prefered device.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox It sounds good, what about Body battery? Is it ok?
Battery seam to not be affected. The data transfer even from a watch to an other after sync.
I just ordered the new 965, which is essentially a Epix Gen 2 in a different form factor ( no metal body) other the bezel. The screen is a little bigger, and has a higher pixel density for even more clarity. TH-cam reviewer Desfit says the maps look amazing! I am not sure if the all metal body in the Epix Gen2 is worth 300 more in cost? What do you think?
I didn't test the 965. I think it's a matter of taste. In theses price ranges I would personally pay more for the titanium case. But that is only a matter of taste there is no good answer. ;)
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I guess you can make the same argument in reverse, for $600 do you want a watch that is essentially plastic? You may want to pay the extra and get an all metal Watch? The 965 does look more like a running watch, and the Epix more like a outdoors/ adventure watch?
i got the tactix standard version and i wanted to know which one looks better in terms of metal bands because it happens to be carbon grey titanium band and black dlc band ?
My two favorite for the tactix is the tactical nylon that come with the solar version, and this one : geni.us/GarminVentedTitanium26
That is the one that look the best by far in my opinion.
What watch face settings are you using for your Tactix 7?
Hi Marc. I use the original one of the Fenix. It's built in the tactix.
I love my Tactix 7 pro. Mine has the same Garmin Vented band on it. Expensive but worth it!
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Look l. Poopoo oooo
Same watch bro
where did u get the titanium band for the tactix ?
Right here : geni.us/GarminVentedTitanium26 😉
Hello buddy. Tx for the clip. Please help me on this. I am planning to buy one of 3. Epix pro gen 2 51mm. Fenix pro 2023 or the tactix pro. I am mostly for the tactix but I am not sure it's a mistake because the fenix and epix are now newer. As I found.. Tactix was not upgraded
They are all 3 of the best options... Howerver, I would not be suprise to see the tactix updated in a near future.
Note that this is still a minor update for 51mm model.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I know. I d go to the tactix because I like it's design.. But if in the next months tactix will be upgraded.. It will piss me off hard 😁
Question: why is the altitude different on one of the smartwatches?
Because I did not recalibrate it.
Very easy step to do that take few seconds.
You mentioned if you by a Garmin Fenix without solar panel you have a bit of a wasted space ... By that you mean the tactix right ? As they all have solar except tactics... And if so I thought they made the writing a lot bigger on the non solars
Yes the writing is a bit bigger... But who is really watching the writing. The whole series as been think for a solar panel. So any model have a bigger lost space. But still, the % of screen use on the watch vs most of the competition is super great.
Hello!, this year (2023) there was no release of a newer Tactix, right?
Yes the Tactix Amoled was released few months ago. geni.us/GarminTactix7Amoled
An other great video full of details. 2 things:
1. My Tactix 7 (most beautiful and best smart watch ever) has a "Move Alert" to keep you moving. If I am not mistaken you said Garmin doesn't have that.
2. Touching the watch face sections taking you directly to that widget only works with original Garmin watch faces. Not the 3rd party ones and it's a bummer :(
One more: if you happen to get about 350k solar charge a day, you don't need to charge your phone at all as long as you just use it as a smart watch, meaning no gps, applied ballistics, fly, etc.
1. Thank you I've just found the option thanks to you. I did'nt know it was possible. I will test it. However I don't think there is the inactivity stamp on the callendar that was the main motivation from polar. 😉
So I will probably just ignore it.
2. Yea it's a great feature. Maybe the developer of the watchface can do it. It's a fairly new option.
Move Alert: Garmin Fenix 6 x Saphire has it
So tough to decide between epix or fenix 7x.. help.. please!
I would go for this one for the flashlight : geni.us/GarminFenix7X
But both are excellent choice! 😉
Is there a way to delete all notification at once?? I could’t find it..
Hum. There is something inside the garmin connect watch menu about notification. I think you can disable it all from there.
Link for the band that’s on the tactix in this video? The linked one
It's this band : th-cam.com/video/qCSAzQx-6EQ/w-d-xo.html
You will find the link to order it in the description of that linked video.
Got my wife the epix 2 and I was either going to get the Enduro 2 or tactics 7 pro. I like the tactics look more I think
I do like the look of the tactix too. But I end up with the enduro on my wrist. Battery and flashlight did win. But I don't like to look of the enduro.
Between the Tactix 7 AMOLED and the Epix Pro, which would you say is a better purchase?
You can't go wrong with any of them.
It's about the same watch but I would personally go with the Tactix as it's in my opinion the one that look the best.
You can get it here : geni.us/GarminTactix7Amoled 😉
Pascal great video, probably the best on garmin.. but please please do a manicure before you do next watch video 🙏....thanks and keep up great work!!!!!!!!
The comments about the display size are on point. The Epix(and other Garmin watches) display is just too small for my eyes...with these prices for most I would think...when I was younger man I definitely did not have the money to by these watches 🙂
Ahah. Well with the brightness of the epix, even if it smaller I think it is easier to read then the bigger one.
I just like to wear big watch.
the 51mm is too small?
Got epix 2, bought taxtix 7 pro yesterday. My question, which band is that metal band on tactix? Is it that expensive vented titanium?
Yes you are right it's that one : geni.us/GarminVentedTitanium26
That is the one that I actually use the most.
Quick to set and remove from your wrist.
Confortable and help to balance the weight all around your wrist.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Went on and bought that vented carbon gray titanium band after tactix 7 pro. Got lucky and bought on 20 percent sale for the band. Cant wait.
Which do you like better the taxtix or epix?
@@slangingiron4016 tactix. Just looks better. If you dont care about the looks go for epix. Also looks nice and amoled screen.
Really great Video! I guess one of the best on the tube for Garmin devices. Thanks a lot
Ahah!! Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed! 😊
@@PascalMarquisUnbox FYI my comments is from Itsly... from canada to Italy😀😀😀
so small and powerfull feature " just switch screen " for left handed missing
I brought my tactix 7 pro a couple of months ago now and am loving it. I'm in the military and have put it through hell I'm glad I didn't get the sapphire version as it would have shattered by now. Awesome review mate.
The reason why your screen is still in perfect condition is because you have a sapphire glass. 😉 You can't have the tactix without sapphire. You got the most resistant screen on the market this way. 😊
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Yes sorry it's not the pro just the standard fenix 7
@@leonpatrick5606 looking forward to beating mine up too! seems to live up to the name and intentions.
@@leonpatrick5606 The standard tactix also has sapphire
This was a great thorough review. I actually use the Instinct 2 Solar, but although I do really like the watch, I can't help wondering if I should have spent that bit extra and gone for a Fenix. I love the always on display and solar ability, which is why I would pick a Fenix over an Epix. I don't think anything beats the Instinct Solar for battery life, but with a colour screen, the Fenix does an excellent job. I might sell my Instinct 2 and buy a Fenix? Not sure? I'm being fussy, but then a watch is a very fussy prone item. You wear it all the time, so you must enjoy it functionally and aesthetically. I'm a big fan of Garmin as a company and their wide range of products. I know many Iphone users who won't buy an Apple Watch....instead opting for Garmin with their more rugged watches and far better battery life. It is worth noting, before someone castigates me for this....but Garmin watches are not true smart watches in the strictest sense. They are fitness trackers and multi function watches. I don't think we will have to wait too long though, before Garmin adds music storage and phone calls to their flagship watches. It's already coming in with the Venu 3. Once that happens, Garmin is directly competing with Apple and that will change things quite a lot. It's still valuable to get notifications and know when the phone is ringing on my Instinct 2, but it has it's limits.
If battery life is the most important to you, you should consider the Enduro 2. It's probably equivalent to your watch.
Finally, like you, I don't think garmin watch are smart watch. I see them as navigation tools and fitness tracker.
Two completely different world.
Yes the Enduro 2 looks very tempting. There is a sale on, but it's still quite expensive though. @@PascalMarquisUnbox
Whats the man dif bw fenix and tactix series ?
Watch the video.
my concern is will u be able to reach stuffs on fenix 7 in night without turning back light off if u go out for a night joke
I don't get it.
Most of the time I dont get that : screen looks better. If there was phone, OF COURSE. But for watch, when i use it for 22-23 hours of day as "JUST A WATCH", i really do not need any fancy screen, especially when I dont need to look at it for so long period of the day.
Anyway, great review. Tactix look amazing :)
Ahah! Well it depend of the kind of use you do with it. For me that watch is a navigation tool. I rather use my watch then my phone for navigation.
Anyway, thank you for your comment! 😉
One of the features of MIP as I have seen is easy reading in direct sunlight. The AMOLED screens in phones are not that good in sunlight, does Epix do better?
If you don't see it well under sunlight it's because they are not bright enough. That is not the case of the Epix. Really the Epix is the best screen in every situation from middle of a dark night to the sunniest peak in the word.
My wrist is for 47 size!Now which one i chose?Solar or not?Many Thanks.Congratulations.
Solar give a bit more of battery time but I think it's negligeable. Anyway I picked solar just to make sure not to regret it later. Plus it's very pratical on expedition.
Tactix 7 pro or the enduro 2 for runner?
Both are excellent choice.
The Fenix 7 Pro is the latest release with a better HR sensor.
The Enduro got the best battery life.
If charge time is the most important to you go for the Enduro.
Otherwise go for the fenix. ;)
I wish tactix came in 47mm option that thing looks amazing but its to big for my wrist :(
You should give it a try. I don't have a big wrist neither and it fit super well on me.
yeah, 51 or no bueno.. Tactix-cool lol
@@PascalMarquisUnbox what is your wrist size in sm > ?
What is going with Altitude on Tactics model. Constantly showing 205m and other two are displaying 91m !!!?
Was only due to be recalibrated. I probably had left it off few days so it did not track the atmospherical pressure.
Recalibrating is a very quick procedure.
There were so many times i thought i finally scratched my saphire fenix. I rub it with a cloth, and it becomes obvious i scratched something WITH it
🤣
I had the same experience.
What watch are you wearing now?
This one : th-cam.com/video/pUo9t7DvbTE/w-d-xo.html
geni.us/Enduro2Garmin
I agree about the tactix beeing the best looking 🙂 Just got mine. Have not got the weather app to work yet tho.
Weather is based you your phone location mixed with garmin connect. 😉
You need internet and location enable.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Thank you, i solved it 🙂 by the way, anyone else had trouble with the watch freezing? Twice when i was about to show the flashlight, the watch froze, the second time the watch did an endless reeboting cykle. At the end i had to activate the "killswich" to solve the problem 🤨 By the way, Great walkthru videos of the watch! (First time garmin owner)
@@PascalMarquisUnbox It would be nice if Garmin can use the GPS location from the watch send it to phone and retrieve the weather info. Mostly I don't keep location enabled on the phone because battery. Because of this I don't have weather update on the watch.
I think your heart is in the Epix
Well in it's screen at least. But still it's the tactix and the fenix that remain on my wrist because of the size and the flash light.
Actually... Personally, if I only had one to keep it would be the tactix.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox within a week 80km, 3000+.... autonomy in the mountains. and the Fenix 6x sapphire won't leave my wrist😎
"Confused after watching the review, not about the watches but my mind was wondering over Pascal's mannerism and exclaimations. The first thought popped into mind was of Matthew McConaughey but something felt off. Then it hit me: Heath Ledger! I may be wrong but despite It , you are doing it exceptionally well , keep it up Pascal…
Ahah. Nothing intentional but I think it's not the first time I've been compared to those one. I don't see why. But thank you for your comment. ;)
@@PascalMarquisUnbox i love the style be it intentional or unintentional , please keep it up . Respect and love for you
95% same 👍
Good. Epix. ❤
they sound awesome till the battery part
The battery? What about the battery? You got the best lifespan of the industry on it.
Dam I would get the tactix 7 but I love the mineral blue fenix 7x 😍, but I'm still in debate hahahaha
Ahah!! Pick the one that look the best to you, they do the same things. 😉
And actually, take a look at the Enduro 2 : th-cam.com/video/dvmb4rp9uBg/w-d-xo.html
I heard that the standard Tactix 7 is more clear AND sapphire.
It is sapphire but what do you mean by clear?
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I mean readability in low light. I keep hearing that the solar glass makes things harder to read.
Please notice that Tactix has a beveled glass while fenix has flat
I want the echocardiogram so the Tactix is out...
It's only available on the newest generation and you must be in USA for now.
22:45 Heath Ledger’s Joker voice 😅
I don't know the film but I can see what you are talking about. 😂
I wonder if there will be a Fenix 8 in 2024
Nobody knows. But I expect it for 2025.
I thought I would buy a tactix 7 pro, but I'm really tempted to wait for a larger sized epix2 if that is even in the works.
Unless there's a way for the tactix 7 to have an always on moderate brightness backlight.
My ideal use for the watch will be during work driving in the city and knowing what cardinal direction I'm headed. Covering an entire beat, or responding to other sectors in the city means needing to know direction of travel at a single glance at my wrist, not flicking or turning my wrist to activate the backlight.
Hi Dougles. Yea I would love that bigger epix also.
But yes you can have a dim back light all the time on the tactix.
My fenix 7 Tactix Pro cost $1,799.00 which is $100 dollars More then Canada
Which country is the garmin tactix pro 7 ballistic made In I need to know and I’ll subscribe to anyone that tells me
No need to subscribe if your not entending to follow, but as far as I know, all Garmin Watches are made in Taiwan.
@@PascalMarquisUnboxthanks for the info I subscribed 😊
I take the Tactix 7 amoled...
No enduro 2 :(
It wasn't release yet when I made the video.
Here is the update : th-cam.com/video/pUo9t7DvbTE/w-d-xo.html
couldn’t tell the differences.
I wonder how these watches are worn upside down
They can't unfortunately.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox dang that’s unfortunate… thanks !
The tactix has 2 more activities that don't exist in the other two....hunt and fish....
Yes
Maping is really slow!
Sure getting out your phone to make a itinerary might be quicker... Howerver getting you phone out every time to see where you are is way slower the just following the watch.
It's a really well done feature that I would never want to go without animore.
How about using sole fkin LIGHT on your clips so ppl can actually see what are you showing there
What are you talking about there is two spotlight over the table? Maybe increase your display brightness. 😅
A 90 minute review of overpriced watches nobody needs.
Not because it's useless to you that nobody needs it. I rather keep my watch then my phone on an expedition or any adventure.