Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin EPIX // In-Depth Comparison: Display, Battery Life, and more!
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- Comprehensive comparison of the Garmin EPIX Gen 2 vs the Garmin Fenix 7 GPS Sportswatches going over display quality, battery life, usability, and more! You can get the EPIX here: geni.us/GarminEpixGen2 and the Fenix 7 here: geni.us/garminFenix7
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// Sections
0:00 Intro
2:06 Model Overview & Diferences
5:28 Display Differences
7:49 Battery Life
10:20 Which to choose?
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I've got an Epix on my wrist and I love it! Great comparison vid, keep it up!
Another reason I am loving the Epix is the higher resolution. I can actually read my phone notifications easily and the ability to swipe through them is just icing on the cake
Giving the people what they ask for! Nice one Des! I can't seem to take the Epix off my wrist 😬
I thought I’d be wearing the 7 most of the time…I was wrong, at least so far! Thanks Dave!
I must say both yourself and Ray ( DC Rainmaker) are the benchmark when it comes to this type of content. At the beginning of this video i was like epix or F7. But i think i will pull the trigger on f7x Sapphire Solar as i do a lot of remote camping and like the idea of a flashlight and extra battery life. Thanks for the assist in deciding and keep up the good work.
Thanks Roy! We just try to make good content with information people want to know about. Appreciate the kind words!
Thanks indeed Roy - I appreciate it as well!
I have to agree anytime I look for fitness gear first place I check is Des and Ray feedback on it.
Thanks Rando!
I just switched my order from the 7 solar to the base Epix due to they added a month + to my wait time, and I would like high resolution on the maps. First order of business (provided I actually get it) will be to disable always on display as it crushes battery life. Great video, thanks :)
I am so so so very tempted to pull the trigger on the EPIX... love the thought and care you put into each video as always.
This ist just the video the community needed right now
Happy to help!
Thanks Des, always enjoy your video, very clear, informative and interesting!!
Thanks for tuning in!
Great, great, great detailed comparison! Super helpful to help me make my choice! Thank you again!
Glad the information helped! Thanks!
Great video! Touched up on all the relevant points, thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks!
Sweet video. Thanks for all the info! This has given me relevant information, to make a decision about which model to buy.
Glad to help!
Thanks Des. Appreciate the help with unpacking everything in these product lines. Me personally, I always prefer more battery life over less, leaning towards the Fenix 7
Thanks PK!
Great video as always ,thanks! Everybody trying to convince me to betray the transflective display that I absolutely love as being "passive" pretty much as a real watch (or a old watch, one could say...), But yeah amoled looks pretty, it's just that to me it's surely prittier on a smartphone than on a watch...
In any case, understand you rightfully got the top of the line Fenix 7 for review, but I strikingly suspect a base model would be much nicer as display, at least based on my little experience... Returned my f6 solar for a f6 regular some time back as the display was like night and day, and sapphire on top should actually male things even worst... Would love to see a comparison between base, solar and sapphire F7, for the display visual quality
Very helpful comparison and review, indeed!
Thanks!
I am inclined Epix over f7. The fact is, in the real world, I still can take f6x for multi-day hiking without selling it. So I think I will order Epix. Thanks for the informative and helpful video.
Great comparisons!
Extremely well explained and have bought the Epix on the information in your video.
Enjoy your watch!
Very helpful video - much appreciated!
Sure thing! Thanks!
Really good review, thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Will be upgrading to the Epix on Friday and replacing my Fenix 6x Sapphire.
Thank you so much for the video! I still have a Fenix 5 Plus (47mm), and now torn between the 7 (not 7X) and the Epix. I want more battery life, as I'm an ultra runner (races of no more than 12 hours), but man, that screen! It's irresistible!
So… have you made your choice? F7solar or Epix ??
@@petersun16 yes, I ordered the Epix! Should get it next week. I can't wait!
@@sagybp How's your experience so far with the Epix 2?
@@sup3rc001 I love love LOVE it! Really, couldn't be happier. Amazing screen and an awesome watch. I highly recommend it. I'm charging it once every 10 days.
Ooooh! Love it. I would love for you to give your opinion on which one a marathon runner who loves the music feature and wears it all the time, wants all the training/fitness data should get. Thank you!!
awesome , great video Des!
Thanks!
Just had to decide between the two for myself yesterday. The Epix is gorgeous with that new display, and the battery life is super solid given its features - especially coming from a Fenix 5x. But as an avid backpacker, the substantial gain in battery life from the 7x Sapphire Solar is what made the decision not so difficult for me. Having the potential to have 4+ days of battery life while using full-time GPS to follow the trail (with proper sunlight) without having to use power from my battery banks is an incredible feature. Allows me to use that juice for camera gear and other electronics. Plus, I prefer the 51mm size. Thank you for the videos!
That's great 👍, tell me isn't the 51 a little too big? Definitely the bigger size packs more power 🔋 and of course the LED torch 🔦 which is a big advantage should you need one. But I literally used a measuring tape to span 51 mm and the size put me off .. lol
@@shahamatalikhan1028 I personally prefer the 51mm size. It fits well on my wrist, and I don’t have very big wrists. But I like larger watches. Plus, the slightly larger screen size is super nice for reading maps
And having had the watch now for 5 days, I love the flashlight. I’ve already used it more than I initially expected
Great content sir 👌🏼! Taking in consideration that I'm on a budget and only looking for a very good GPS watch for hiking, what would you recommend ? I could do even with an older version ....
Great review, thanks for getting right to it!
Sure thing! Thanks!
Thank You Really So Much For This Amazing Review
Sure thing!
Great video! Looking forward to a Epix Vs Venu 2 plus comparison video. $1000 for a watch is tough.
I’ll see what I can do!
Great idea!
The Venu plus is more valuable because you can answer calls
Thanks a lot. very useful indeed. In decembre, I choose - btw. with the help of oyur videos (!!!) - the Venu2 over the Vivoactive due to the Amoled Display and I am more then happy. However, the amoled display matches my personal use perfectly, as I use the watch as Smartwatch with features und use the sports activities once (sometimes twice a week) only.
Very useful, thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
Des this is great. I'm in the midst of trying to decide between the two!
I hope this video can help! Thanks Sean!
Great review! I ordered the Epix!
Thanks! Enjoy your watch!
Another great review/comparison. Question about the new HR sensor, are all 6 sensors for HR or are they split up for different things, I currently have the fenix 6x pro and I am just wondering if there is really that big of difference. Thanks
Thank you for the cromprehensive comparison; quick question on the notifications: is the vibration still as audible (eg compared to an apple watch) as it is on my 935? Or did they manage to make it more subtle?
I've appreciated your reviews of the Fenix 7 and Epic. I especially like overhead on the wrist shots. Given my skinny antenna wrists, I fear I'd have to wear the 7x as a belt buckle!. :-) Thanks again for the detailed reviews.
Sure thing! Glad the info helped!
If the Epix was in the S size I would go for it. I have small wrist. It would be great to try it on in person.
thanks for this. This is the best comparison video on these two watches I've found.
One question: is it easy to switch between the different modes? (ie, AOD, GPS, etc...) If it is- I think I'd go with Epix...
Another great video! I’m in my sixties with old eyes. I’m looking to replace my old hammered early gen vivoactive. When I do not have reading glasses, I have difficulty reading my old watch when I am out on my bike, kayak, etc. In your opinion, which would be easier to read, the Epix Sapphire with a sharper screen, or the larger screen (equals larger print/font) of the 7x Sapphire Solar?
Great review as usual! I still have a question after venu 2+ review, also interested in it for fenix 7 :) how good is the vibration quality compare to apple watch? Thx
We can't wait for the release in South Africa 🙌
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Great comparison, thank you. Will you upload anything about the Optic heart rate sensor and GPS for fenix 7 ?
Yup! There's a string of videos that I'll be uploading on these. Thanks!
Ughhhhhhh.. great video, still can’t decide tho. I’m stuck between the 7x vs epix. Do you think the 7x is to big for a daily wear?
Hi. Congrats for the video. I have three doubts regarding the Fenix 7: 1) Regarding visibility through the screen, how does it affect whether the screen is standard, solar or solar sapphire? Are there differences in terms of visibility, and if so, which one is the most easily readable? 2) Also regarding the screens, is the standard screen really easy to scratch compared to the sapphire? In your opinion, does the hardness of the screen justify the change to the sapphire model? and 3) Regarding solar charging, the fact that the battery is being recharged much more frequently without necessarily being low on charge, can this affect the useful life of the battery compared to one without solar charging? Thanks a lot.
Hey Des, great video. I was just wondering what brightness did you have the 7 on for the side by side? Doesn’t seem like it was max?
Thanks for showing the wrist shot think you were only one i can find. TU
Sure thing!
Great comparison! I can't decide which watch to buy... Can you please tell me if you put Fenix 7 on the brighter side to match Epix 2 brightness,whether the battery life would be comparable between this two watches?
I've been meaning to upgrade from my Forerunner 245 to the Fenix 7S, and was a little hoping that as a flagship device it would get Voice Assistant like the Venu 2 Plus. I was thinking about this feature mainly in terms of answering messages instead of predefined responses. The new Fenix and Epix have a touch screen, so can you at least use the T9 keyboard to reply to messages?
Great video, as per usuall
Great video as always Des! Thanks for the comparison. After being an Apple Watch user for years now, I think I'll be getting the Epix. Best of both worlds I think.
It certainly starts to split the difference. Thanks Eric and hope all is well!
@@DesFit It is. Thanks and I hope all is well with you man!
Decided to take the epix2 back for the fenix 7. The battery life is so important and having the screen on at a times without burning battery is key. Time it comes down lifestyle. Do you wanna keep your watching longer or see a bright juicy watch screen? For me the fenix 7 is the best of everything. A crazy long battery life were you almost forget to charge with modern smartphone features
Hi there..thank you so much for all these informations!
I have the fenix 7 solar watch. Do I need to put a glass protection or it will lose the solar ability?
It's gonna be darker?
Is it gonna protect from scratches?
Thanks anyway..
Thanks!
Very helpfull.
Glad the info helped!
Thank you very much for your videos, they are incredible. Would it be possible to include subtitles in Spanish? For me and millions of people it would be very important.
perfect details. thanks.
Glad to help! Thanks!
Hi, is there still a difference in displays quality between regular Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 sapphire as it was last year with f6? If you remember sapphire version screen was clearer more black where regular 6 was more grey than black😁
Very helpful review, Des. 6 days battery life on an amoled screen is impressive.
Glad to help, John. Thanks!
@@pmaennel71 That’s a good point. These batteries work well in the beginning, but fade after a year, like a cell phone. You can get a high quality quartz or medium quality mechanical watch at that price and own the watch for years without issue.
Great video - as always. Quick question. Hypothetically if you have both Fenix 7 for a long exercises and Epix 2 as a daily driver and for short runs would they synchronise in any meaningful way, or would each of them have different Performance Status?
Yup, they will sync stats using Garmin’s Physio TrueUp. It used to be a bit hit and miss which stats synced over but from my recent testing it seems to all line up. Thanks!
I'd love to see some battle of the Amoled watches! Venu 2 vs Epix!
No maps on Venu 2, so no go for me ;)
Great job thanks
Thanks!
Awesome review man. You've nailed it which goes to show the hard work you've put in over the years and refined your reviews.
Fenix 7X Solar 👉
Thanks so much!
Des, does it have a vibrating 📳 alert feature for notifications and alarm ⏰??
Yup
How does the practical battery range compare between the fenix 7X and the Coros Vertix 2 when in the field and using maps?
Love the breakdown of each. I have the Fenix 5S. I'm leaning towards the Fenix 7S. Too many options on the market. Cindy will have a "cow" if I get another watch. LOL We'll see how it goes. Stay safe...
Good luck, Wayne! If I remember correctly, this may put you over 12 watches? 🤔
@@DesFit 12 x two. I have to cut back since I'm retiring at the end of this year. 44+ years of service with the USAF is enough. I was active duty for 25; I've been civil service since 2003.
@@afpitbull60 😂
The base model Fenix 7 is less expensive than my Fenix 6 sapphire, has me tempted to switch.
Thanks, now I will do right decision between 7x or epix
Enjoy whichever you choose!
Great comparison.
I'm wondering if epix has a option of auto brightness?
Great review as always... Quick question on the Fenix 7.... how can the 7s non-soloar have the same size screen as a solar 7s has an extrasolar ring. Does the 7s or any 7 solar have a smaller screen versus the non solar????
Great videos! Still need to decide if it's worth the money to go for the Epic having a working 5 Plus but very tempted.
Thanks!
Lovely video Des! I am leaning towards the Epix Gen 2 as well, just not completely sure whether I should also be looking at the Venu 2 plus(Microphone and Speaker) along with a few other improvements.
It may depend on whether you want the training/performance-related features on the Epix vs the microphone/speaker capabilities on the Venu 2 Plus. Thanks!
@@DesFit perhaps it's worth waiting for the Epix plus?? Lol
@@DesFit Thank you. I am looking for training/performance features on the Epix for sure, but not having a microphone on Epix is a miss by Garmin.
I think they had to make as much room as possible for the battery in the Epix.
For me, emergency only LTE is a requirement for a watch. Although, I do sillier things because it’s there
Very good review, as always. Thanks. I am wondering what Apple thinks about these battery lives. Man, how do they do this?
Thanks! I hope at some point Apple realizes that people desire more than 1 day or so of battery life.
I would love to see a still shot of both the Standard F7 and the Epix with the Standard on with 100% brightness, realizing it still won't be as nice as the Epix, most of these review videos use default settings, which means when showing the displays you typically have the Standard at 20% brightness. If anyone could point me to something like that I would really appreciate it. Right now I have my F6 Pro + Sapp. at 100% and I can see the imagine quite easily (even for my old eyes), wondering if the F7 Standard is at least the same brightness compared with the F6 Pro.
Thanks for the video. On the Epix Gen 2 basic is there an option just to download the map of a certain country / countries i.e. TOPO U.K. and Ireland?
What is the Epix battery life like with heavy map usage - what sort of battery life would you get for example off a 3hr hike with AOD on and lots of map use.
Any thoughts on Garmin possibly releasing a 42 (S) size for the Epix? I have the Fenix 6s pro and I would not want any larger on my tiny wrist! Great videos on all the new devices!
i'm gladly happy if garmin releasing epix with size 42..
just ordered the epix 2 since start i missed the readable display. Now thanks to Garmin listening to the users we have it. :)
Thanks for the review. For me an additional option is a second hand FENIX 6. The value equation.
The 6 is definitely still a great watch, especially if on sale 👍
@@DesFit upgrading from an old 925XT. :)
Big upgrade! 👍
Despite a great video I am still undecided between a plain FR955 via a Fenix 7 solar sapphire to an Epix 2 sapphire. There are some hefty price differences to consider ($500, $900, or $1000), and with the features being very, very similar it is really build quality, battery life, and display it comes down to. I seem to be able to scratch Gorilla Glass even if I try to be careful so that immediately makes me lean towards the two others in sapphire glass versions but it makes for very, very expensive sapphire glass and particularly with the Fenix 7 as I live in the UK and don't really need, want, or can make good use of the solar charging feature. Has anyone been in a similar situation, and what did you end up with, why, and are you happy with your choice?
Best review ever
Thank you!
Hey Des, what are your thoughts on potential impacts of OLED burn-in on The Epix?
You can always look at every other regular smartwatch, phone etc. Fitbit, Apple, Samsung...and so on. Doesn't seem to be a problem and they have been using OLED type displays for years,
Considering that the `always on` reduces brightness a lot and it's not really a "static picture", I don't think there is enough brightness to cause oled deterioration, plus...the technology is now mature enough.
I'd love an LTE version. I'd be sold immediately
Great comparison, thanks. Does Epix 2 Sapphire Black has DLC coating?
Thank you so much for the video. How wrist size fits for 7X? My wrist size is 180mm so I'm worrying 7X is too big if I wear.
I can't really use silicone bands,
I have a vivoactive 3 and looking to upgrade. ( With a metal band)
Probably epix, but I need to have something clear for bands.
How does the wrist OHS compare with the older one on the Fenix 6? Is it faster and more precise than the six was?
I wonder if they have planned the Epix 2x with a 51mm display and a bigger battery. I'd like to see that. Think I'll wait.
Hey Des, do you know if the Fenix 7S can have 8 fields on a single data screen like the big brothers?
I also noticed the 7S have a 1.2" display like a 945...I guess slimmer bezels
what I am curious though, how it works for golf, particularly move pin on the green. Approach s62 can move freely as oppose Fenix 6 (what I have) only in preset position. And second, can Fenix 7 suggest golf club same as Approach does (function is called virtual caddy) ?
The Epix does look great but my concern it the overall battery life. I am a triathlete and rely on long distance battery for IronMan's. I wish Epic had solar.
The vid says 20 hours with all sats and always on display turned on. Max time limit for Ironman is 17 hours. Would need to be sure that the watch is charge to full prior to racing - but it shouldn't be a concern. Also you could turn off always on display and it goes up to like 24 hours or something. I'm like you though - I'm torn. I have a 5X plus and also an apple watch. Display is much nicer and easier to read on the apple watch - but have to charge it daily.....these are tough decisions.
How long does it take 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 being charged with portable battery? And finally does either watches get hot while being charged and being in use?
Hello, awesome videos!
I'm new here and I'd like to buy my first Garmin watch but still unsure if it will be the new Fenix 7 or Epix 2.
One question:
how the 2 displays behave during the night at sleep? Can you completely switch off the display on both models?
Both have a sleep mode option where you can adjust certain settings (there are details on both in the individual videos on each one). The Fenix 7 display can’t turn on entirely but it doesn’t emit light at night, you won’t see it. With the Epix, the display will turn off in sleep mode unless you interact with it, then it will first show the low brightness sleep watch face. Hope that helps. Thanks!
Thanks Des, great video. Quick question, what’s your preference between 955 and Epix? Amoled vs battery + lightness. Thanks!
That's tough - although I love the lightness and battery life of the 955 it's tough to ignore that bright display on the Epix. Not sure if I could choose a winner. Sorry but thanks!
Have you noticed a blue tint on the F7 when looking at an angle? I saw some reddit posts pointing this out but I don't know if they just got a defective watch or not.
Please make a review of Huawei Watch GT Runner and compare with Garmin Fenix 7 :D thank you Desfit
Do you have any issues with the epix white titanium scratching on the bezzel? Or have any damages easier because of the titanium?
How does the visible screen size compare between the 7, 7S and 7X and the Epix?
Thank you
thank you for this informative video. But pardon me this might be a noob question.. whether we like it or not accidents do happen. so will this watch able to survive if dropped or bump just like 2 or 3 feet high. not comparing this to gshocks because that's a different story. is there any some sort or just small area of protective layer or how sensitive the electronics inside ? thank you
So... it sounds like you've chosen the Epix over the 7 Des?? They're both nice but man, that Epix AMOLED with that battery life...Garmin nailed it. I just wish I could afford it! Lol
👍Video‼️‼️One of the problems, at least my problem has been that most stores carry these watches in a -dummy version. So, impossible to understand by looking side to side and in person.
Hopefully these videos can help. Thanks!
Hitting the higher forties brings one unpleasant thing, eye presbyopia (short hands syndrome). So it's 7X for me because of the size of the display.
Thank you for the comparison I'm looking at my first garmin coming from a fitbit and leaning towards the Epix. I think the 47mm is the right size for me
It will be quite the departure from your Fitbit. Enjoy your watch whichever one you get!