Garmin Fenix 7 - Worth the upgrade?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2022
- After 24 hours with my Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar, am I suffering any buyers remorse or is it a good upgrade from the Fenix 6?
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Just some initial thoughts on the 7. Anyone else making the jump?
Let me watch your video and I'll let you know. I love my 6x so doubt its worth updating?
I did!
Still liking my 5X so probably living with that for a few more years. I'm guessing amoled will be the standard soon, so I expect the 8 would have it and the touch. Would be nice to have the phone options you mention.
Nope, still using my 6 pro and no plan to upgrade at present.
I got the Epix and it’s👌. Perhaps you should consider the standard size 7 and wear 24/7, instead of the aura ring / fitness band thing 👍
Just picked up the Fenix 6 Pro last week (Upgraded from an Apple Watch..) for around 40% off. From the rumours and leaks about the Fenix 7, it didn't seem like any of the new features (like the touch screen) really mattered to me and I think I made the right decision. Big fan of your Channel!
Coming from an Apple Watch-that is a good call and a bargain 👍🏼
Totally agree. Nothing really features wise and looks practically the same. Really surprised. I know they sold shed loads of the 6 but I wonder if they have done enough for those people to upgrade. I personally won't be.
Did the exact same thing myself. Very pleased with my Garmin 6 Pro. Likewise Mark, love the channel.
I did the same, Nick. Ended up with a 6X pro (non sapphire) for £404 BNIB with 2 year warranty. This will do me for a good while.
I did the same a few months back when it was 50% off at a big box store in Canada! Upgraded from a 935 so should be good for a few years
Had a Fenix 3 for 6 years and it still works perfectly, I still don't think I can justify upgrading for the price
The 3 is great. Until bloodpressure-monitor & EKG I won't update. The torch function is nice but to expensive.
@@jorgw.6151 There won't be a Fenix with blood pressure monitor. And by EKG I assume you mean having something to touch (as opposed to lasers reflecting off the skin). I would not upgrade to a Fenix 7 unless it's from something completely different. And even then if I were to start from zero I'd get the F6 or F5. The thing that appeals to me about the F7 is the AMOLED display. So...I guess I'll just have to wait until I have a need for a new watch before I write off the F7.
@@jorgw.6151 blood pressure?
How tf can a watch measure blood pressure?
Same, got a Garmin 530 that tracks the most important data and haven’t felt any need to replace my 3HR yet. I’m not sure what it would take.
Finally I said goodbye to my 7years old Fenix 3 which is still functioning perfectly and upgraded to Fenix 7 solar sapphire. No regret whatsoever. It is worth every single $.
This is by far the most realistic approach to reviewing this watch that I've seen so far. I definitely appreciated the honesty and insight. Ordered the 7s yesterday. Thanks!
Loved the no-nonsense approach , great job ! As a fênix 6 user this has been really useful !
Dude, this is how every review, on anything, should be done... and I decided that even before the intro was over. Great job; thank you.
I got the 7x from the 6x Gand I love it. The flashlight alone I’ve used a million times. Considered the Epix but I hate the smaller size and coming from an Apple Watch I prefer the fenix screen outdoors and the activity screen strangely too. Both are fantastic but fenix for me
Just bumped on your channel by accident. Very thorough review just after a day. I like the way you present things: straight to the point and very informative
Thanks Alex, makes staying up till 1 am last night playing with it worthwhile 😂
@@MarkLewisfitness I watched a few reviews over a couple of days, and I only liked yours and a review from DC rainmaker (but he also had the watch for a month and a half to test it properly and make the video).
I watched a few reviews from other well-established bloggers on TH-cam who make reviews for tech watches and I found them very bland, boring and done very poorly, considering that they were given watches for testing weeks before the release. Good job once again! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on differences between fenix 6 and fenix 7 after some time
i felt like i got your honest opinion and a comprehensive display of the functionalities. Thank you for that. Nice video!
Cracking video this, no frills and just what I needed to hear, thanks!!!
I still have a Fenix 5X and it does everything I want it to do. However, this truly was a great review.
Mike you do an awesome review, I really enjoyed the whole thing. You covered all the bases really well and I didn't get bored and skip ahead which I oftn do when people are just jabbering to hear themselves talk. Well done!
I have the Fenix 6X Pro and used it whilst training for an IRONMAN. The watch was perfect due to the battery life and sturdier case. I used to use the Forerunner 945 due to the battery life but felt it wasn’t built for a long endurance sport. Personally, the touch screen on the 7 is only useful with dry finders and when not wearing gloves in winter. You can’t really use it in water so it’s not a deal breaker for an upgrade. You will find a lot of 6 models up for sale and also second hand, so it’s a good time to get a high spec 6 model if you want a rugged watch and not have to pay the same price for the 7.
Good Review, I like how you hit it on the mark and explained the fact that the EPIX 2 looks good but isn’t as quite rugged in contrast to the Fenix 7. I also like the fact I can go camping, hiking, and kayaking and not worry about bringing cable to worry about. I have often forgot charging cables when traveling overseas and there are usually no Garmin stores in small towns or local villages. I feel another version of the EPIX with a few more days of battery life (3-5 days) would be a true contender just not at this time. I will be upgrading from my 5X to the smaller Fenix 7, mainly due to using maps. I feel the convince of touchscreen on maps is worth the upgrade thanks for the insight.
I love the humor of you Mark, much more interesting then other reviewers. Keep it up.
Came here straight after watching DC Rainmaker and was not disappointed. You uncannily answered a couple of the very specific things I was wondering about the 7. Good work 👍
Loved your unboxing. So efficient! I jumped from the Enduro to 7x.
Of course Arnie would chose the 7X 😉😎 Great review Mark. I have the forerunner 745 that ticks all my boxes, did look at the Fenix range but I’m not jungle ready.
FINALLY A REAL REVIEW!!! I have been looking into getting a Fenix for a while now. waited to see what the 7 had to offer, and for me, I can see that saving a bunch of money is worth it! great review, youve made my decision much easier.
It's somewhat of a relief to see this review, became tired of waiting for the 7 last year, so purchased the 6 Pro - but assumed I'd come to regret the decision. I'd prefer touch screen, but only for maps as you mentioned, otherwise 6 Pro is good for me. Interesting take on the Epix 2, hadn't considered that previously. Screen does look great, but if unless you're wearing both imagine you soon stop noticing anyway.
Straight forward and great review, Mark! Thanks
I watch a huge amount of reviews and virtually never post comments…great review - great advice, Thanks!
Nice first day look! My Epix is being delivered today 💪
Brilliant video! Thank you!
Wow, this reviewer is a revelation for me. Thanks for your thoughts and a completely natural style of presentation.
Best thing about the 7 is the difference it makes to the price of the 6 pro 👌😂 hope you enjoy your new purchase Mark 👍👍
Glad to help push those 6 prices down 😂
Just got unopened one gor 235 on fb market. Wanted the touchscreen but the price just did it. Still liking it
Refreshingly honest review, I really enjoyed this.
I've never had a Fenix line watch, but just bought the 7, which was my upgrade from the Instinct 1. Have really loved it so far, and that's saying a lot because the Instinct 1 was (and still is) a beast and a half.
This channel is actually the best
Great and honest review. Thanks.
Very concise review ✊🏾. I’ll be sticking with my Fenix 6 as it’s more than enough for me 👊🏾
I really like your evaluation. I currently have a Fenix 6, and I think while the quality of life upgrades are good with the 7, I am having an extremely tough time justifying the upgrade for a watch that already checks all the boxes for me. It's like you said, 99% of us only need a portion of the functionality. I think I will wait for the Fenix 8.
6 is just fine
Same here
ur comedy style is understated and brilliant
Thanks Mark. A no BS, frank assessment and comparison. Really helped inform my decision making on the Fenix. Cheers ;-D
Refreshingly straight forward review. I love your "unboxing" detail.
I have the Fenix 6S pro - it surpasses my triathlon training needs and meets most of my wants. I personally thought the Venu 2 was more impressive all round. If they put triathlon/multisport on the Venu2 I'd buy it over the Fenix series. Personally I don't think the Fenix 7 was good value at the old price, let alone the increased price. Never thought I'd ever say it but Apple watch looks like a bargain by comparison.
The other massive want which you touched on is the ability to have multiple devices track your day. I would love a designer ladies watch to wear at the office/evening night out instead of a bulky sports watch that looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger designed it. Or have third party devices like that ring you're wearing synch up with Garmin connect.
Thank you! Brilliant review - the best I've seen - by a long way and I include the usual 'big guys' in this too. I was sooo tempted to sell my newly acquired (sort of gift) 6x pro-solar titanium and chuck £500 at an F7x. Then I heard you suggest that I can buy a little torch for £5 and I realised that I was only going for the bling. So thank you for the best flipping review on the web. Signed, a grateful fellow Brit!
A really sensible and honest review. Thanks for the logical, articulate detail. Will susbcribe on the back of this review. Cheers.
Thanks for this great review and trying to give an answer to this difficult question.
Thanks for your honest no BS feedback Mark! I was eagerly awaiting it as a replacement for my very tired Fenix 5, then to have to choose between hugely discounted 6X, 7X and an Epix all of a sudden... I'm well and truly stuck. Going to have a hard think over next few weeks and keep an eye on actual end-user reviews like yours to try and convince myself one way or the other... if only they had integrated the voice stuff from the tiny Venu 2 plus that would make things a far simpler choice. Guess they had to save something back for the mid-version "upgrades"...
That would have been a good upgrade. I’ve got Venu 2S with touch screen but you can’t answer phone. Also maps aren’t as good as on the Fenix 6. So an upgrade should have major changes not gimmicks.
@@charlie58ize I've got fenix 6 Sapphire and I have the "voice stuff"
Thanks for being honest and critical about the watch. All the big reviewers seem to be sponsored by Garmin
Got the tactix delta a couple months ago over the fenix because I liked the face a little more. Big upgrade from the apple watch and love the sapphire screen. Happy they haven't upgraded the tactix line so I don't have as much buyers remorse lol. Hopefully the epix comes in a bigger size and with more battery in a couple years then I will upgrade to that. Big fan of the channel, thanks for great first impressions!
Absolutely brilliant review, great for making a decision, excellent thanks👌👍👍👍
Great video and I really liked the in depth analysis theres a lot of questions I had about it that you answered
This is a really helpful, sensible review. Sticking with my 6 Pro for now. Thanks!
Good and clean review - thanx!
Great video, with some really great advice.
Thank you, exactly what I needed to know!
Bought the 6x pro and wow. The overall functions and rugged look and battery!! I choose this in stead of the 7. Super happy and bought it for much less than the 7.
Really enjoyed your video, very practical. Appreciate the mention of the Epix at the end, think a lot of “average users” might be swayed by the AMOLED screen (some are worried about screen burn in though, but I think at average brightness and sleep mode at night to rest pixels , it should be fine for most users). Thanks!
Good stuff, keep up the channel.
Good honest review. Think I will be sticking with my 6 for now.
That digitizer is a GAME CHANGER for Garmin! I gotta get it
Great detailed review. Thanks.
Currently have the Garmin Forerunner 945. I'll be making the jump to the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar very soon!!! Thank you for the great review!
Nice well spoken review thank you fella
Great review, thanks!
Really enjoyed your review.
Mark, one of the most honest reviews I have ever seen on internet. Especially the concluding last 5 mins of the video.
It certainly helped make my mind up. Happy to see more of this kind of review hence subscribed. Just one comment, the audio seems low and not crispy. You may need to sort your mic.
Great summary. (Especially as I bought a 6 sapphire pro in October of 2021!)
Thanks for the review. Moving from a Suunto Altimax "dumb watch" to this. I appreciate the frankness of your review.
Well done video sir, thank you.
I’m upgrading from a Fenix 3 so it’s definitely a big upgrade
Thanks mate
Got the Fenix 6 solar for Christmas, was a bit gutted the Fenix 7 was released so soon after. Especially given all the news I read indicated the Fenix 7 would launch Autumn time 2022. After watching this, confident the Fenix 6 will serve me well for many years to come
Thank you for your honest view. I own a 6x and just a normal person and like you say don’t use half the stuff on it. So it wouldn’t be worth the upgrade/extra money but I do like the idea of touch screen on the maps!
Hi, I was tempted by the Garmin Epix and went for it. Coming from a Fenix 6 sapphire I bought the Epix sapphire so I didn't miss out on that wonderful scratch resistance. I loved the amoled touch screen with the bright colours, I loved the size and weight, BUT battery life was the main drawback! 16 days if you have the screen on raise to wake or just 6-7 days with always on turned on and that was with limited use and little-no actual fitness tracking. If you go on a daily hike, run or training session it was down to 4-5 days. I think if they make the Epix 3 with 16 days of always on and with a built in mic to take and make calls it would be the only watch anyone would need. But for now I sold the Epix and found a Fenix 6 Titanium band with sapphire screen for just £572 brand new and I am very happy.
THANK YOU for talking about the blue/black backlight topic. I feel this is a big downside to Garmin (Polar watches are nice and black) but it doesn’t get addressed enough.
I just love the new environment. I mean your living room,. Must be fricking cold in the garage :)
I can just about handle it but visible breath is off putting when you are watching me 😂.
Excellent review! Excellent channel!
Brilliant review 👍
Greetings from Poland Mark! Your channel is 👏🏻 I’ve chosen the new Epix. I have smaller wrist so the smaller size is perfect for me. I really like the AMOLED screen. EPIX is honestly speaking Fenix 7 with AMOLED screen. Love it.
You sir have gained a subscriber. Best review of any device ever. Sticking to my Fenix 6X pro though. No justification to upgrade in my books.
I've upgraded from the 5s, via the Polar grit x. It sounds silly, but I'm in my 70s so not as fast as i was, and i find the GPS tracking on my 7s better (GPS sensors sometimes struggle with slow speeds), and that's important to me. I just have the base model. The battery life is still incredible - i had to charge my Polar every 3-4 days. I don't know if i did the right thing screen wise, but my 5s with mineral glass didn't have a scratch on it till my daughter inherited it! Time will tell ...
Thanks for a thoughtful, informative review
Had a 3HR Sapphire and just upgraded to the 6X Sapphire when the price came down. I think the EPIX could be great but I can not do without the sapphire screen. That is what makes the watch last years without feeling like it needs replacing. Had the 3HR for 5 years and smoked the screen on hard and shape stuff many times but still no scratches.
Dude awesome review! Subbed!
Best channel on TH-cam.
Great review!
Top video man. I opted for the Epix 2. Can’t wait
Great review - thanks. As a VivoActiv4 owner I was looking to upgrade to the Fenix but also as an almost 60 year old with not perfect eyesight, the right screen of the Epic is a great draw. Love the ski app most - just so cool that it can work out when I am on a ski lift not on a piste!! Assume Epix will cover the ski app too!
Agree with your phone text access idea, I’ve mentioned this several times. I never understood the accept/decline call option. The training trust needs to be better understood.
Good review. Thank you
Nice review, just upgraded from Fenix 3 to fenix 6x pro. Thanks
I have the Tactix Delta and love it. I just wish the Solar version was available when I bought it. I get 21 days of battery life by default and would never even think about doing an apple watch and daily charging. Garmin is the king of smart watches.
Me too. Love my Delta. Are you considering the 7X or going to wait for the Echo or 8? I love the data my Garmin gives me so much and the value it adds to my life that I am considering to splurge and keep my wrist "up to date" lol
Last year I was torn between waiting to upgrade the 5X to the 7, but ended up going for the Enduro instead. Really happy as, like you say, a lot of the functions are surplus if you're not into certain things and as I quite often leave it the windowsill between workouts the solar actually does a good job of reducing drain. Not sure if upgrade to the 7 if I already had the 6 though.
Great review Mark! I've been wanting a sport watch for a while now and was considering the Fenix 6. Now that Fenix 7 is out, I think I will get this one instead since it fits myself as I want to use it for my cycling and running activities. Keep doing great videos, I think we all really enjoy the way you make them!
Great review. I have fenix 6 pro and will wait a bit longer. Keep up the good work
"Because i have no idea who i am" lmao. love it. subscribed
Just picked up a fenix 6x sapphire for $398 brand new. Figured it’ll do everything I need it to do and really wanted that scratch proof glass. Thanks for the video 🤙🏻
Running, weights and motorbikes? My man! They happen to be my hobbies too!
You are in really nice shape, I'm also aiming for the whole jacked runner thing. Got an ankle issue at the moment though which is annoying!
Subbed for sure. :)
Great review Mark as others have already said.
I have the 6 Sapphire, I haven't read anything yet that has made me want to upgrade, sapphire and solar are definitely the things I will want but.. I reckon I will wait for an 8.
Same for me. My 6x is from October last year. Too fresh to change. Touchscreen is nice but not a must have. I'll wait for the next gen.
Thanks for the info
Great review Mark 👍
I've only ever used my Apple Watch for tracking fitness etc., but have (finally!) gotten into some more serious and consistent running... and so am finally looking at Garmins. It's a rather daunting task, truth be told, with SO many options. The Fenix 7 does indeed seem incredible, but personally I'm not in the scenario of being able to afford it. So leaning more on a second hand Fenix 6x right now...
I had Apple Watch before but it sucks. Switched to fenix 6 and i just love it :)
Great stuff as always! I am (im)patiently waiting for March to get the Fenix 7 to replace my Fenix 5 Plus. It will be a big upgrade for me. If I had a Fenix 6, I probably wouldn’t upgrade, but still really want. Cheers!
Best review I have seen thus far. Seriously up there with Desfit / DC Rainmaker...with a bit more down to earth realism. If you are looking at the watches check DCR for all the geeky bits and this to help you decide!
Can we just point out that Ray had a unit from Garmin to test for weeks in advance and I only had 24 hours…… so mathematically, mine is way better 😂😂😂 (and absolutely, check out his stuff for far more detailed reviews-especially his written blogs)
This is why I came here.
@@MarkLewisfitness 😂 Great job Mark. Waiting on my 7 solar (for it's killer battery life).
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I’m rocking a Fenix 6x pro and will be saving up for the 7x sapphire solar but if a new model drops well then it’s a given I’m getting the newest version. Appreciate the video Mark.
Great review mate. I have a Fitbit and it's definitely time for an upgrade
Great review. I've been thinking of upgrading to a Fenix, but I think I'll look for a second hand 6, it will still be a major upgrade for me.
Good cool-you will not be disappointed
Great review
Just subscribed. Nice. I’m debating between the 7 and Epix currently. I’m coming from an Apple Watch and could relate to your comment about it.
Had the 6X Pro for a few years now and while I love it, was beginning to wonder if the 7 would be worth the upgrade. As I fall into the second of the three people categories you describe, thanks Mark, you've just saved me £500. Gonna be some torch for that cash!
Hi mark got the 6 sapphire titanium and finding it records slower than Strava time, any reason why and do you find this in the 7 ? Is there something I need to alter on settings ?
Mark! I enjoyed the video, I recently sold my Fenix 6 Sapphire and am waiting on the Epix to be in stock here in Canada (Garmin's website). Enjoyed your sense of humour as well!