Sign of new watches? Just saw the Fenix 6 Pro 47mm on sale for $479 CAD (That's $387 US folks!) at best buy Canada. I am tempted but my dainty wrists need the S model I think.
Fantastic video! I only upgraded from my Fenix 2 - which was very similar to the 1 - to the 6x last year and the old one has a huge place in my heart. It lasted me 2014 to 2020 which is great durability for a smart watch.
I'm wearing my Fenix 1 going on 8 years. at 5 years the battery would no longer hold a charge. Garmin gave me a new watch! 3 years now into my Fenix 1 and it's still bomb proof. Tough as nails and unstoppable. Been through a few bands but that's expected. I keep a spare band in my desk drawer. Lots of new fancy do-all watches out there including the new gen Garmin. I'll wear my Fenix 1 till she's dead and can't be saved or exchanged. Killer watch!
It's easy to wear and insanely tough. I work a very physical job and this bad boy keeps on ticking. Light stays on for 15 seconds versus Casio/G-Shock which is 3 seconds at best. "Hot buttons" give me the stop watch and timer at the press of a button. This dude says the Fenix has poor lighting. Subjective. I love it. It's subdued but easily readable. Remember, the potential for failure is directly proportional to the complexity of your plan (device). Lastly, I don't know how it does it but the time is the same as my smart phone to the second. It.s not solar or atomic and I don't connect to my phone via bluetooth but somehow she maintains the correct time at all times.
Another comparison probably interesting is what you get for 50$ now (a cheap knockoff) and the fenix 1. Of course you don't get all the health stats and sleep and all this, but I am not sure how reliable they are in these cheap versions either! PS: and in health issues and training it might be better to not have info than to have inaccurate info. It will prevent you from making wrong decisions.
@@foetor that's what I've read as well... and also that they moved the F7 release date after Coros Vertix 2 announcement to earn some time for additional improvements (dual freq. GPS maybe)... will see
A couple of my friends still use Fr235 without any problem. I use an Edge200 next to my 530, etc. Generally speaking: old garmin = good garmin. Couple of friends use the original Vivoactive, I loved that watch. Maybe it is time for such retro videos. I recall, DCR made one about the FR305(?) recently.
Hey! I have my first 100mi coming up. I tried to find a video about preparing the fenix 6 for such a task. If you want to make a video about it feel free :) Which settings to use and which to avoid to preserve battery. Thanks for making this channel and all effort you put in!
It was possible to use basic OSM maps on this awesome watch! So it is still advanced to many temporary watches! Unfortunately mine suddenly "died" after 3 years.
Back in 2012 I was still sporting the Forerunner 305. Hard to imagine going for a run with that watch today. Great video. It's fun to look back sometimes and see how far running watches have come.
Great Video! Still using the 1st gen Fenix. changed the map for an os map (freizeitkarte) and took time to customize the map by altering the Typ file so that i have a nice 4 tone grey scale map which brings out the detail. this won't work on the 2nd model with the reverse screen unless you have the 2nd gen special edition (SE) model. The only thing i miss is processor speed,the map is a bit slow because of al the detail. And most important i do miss storage space. i can only load maps of certain areas. so i have to load the detail map with Basecamp/Mapview beforehand if i am going to hike in different parts of the country.
Thanks for the video. I paddle board in the ocean and have ruined 2 Iphones. I just wanted to have a Strava/Garmin Connect record to tell me how far and how fast. I just bought a used Fenix 1 for $40. I think I am going to love it.
Great video .👍I still have my F2 and use it as my backup watch. I checked the numbers in my running activity ( with using chest strap ) and I have : pace, HR, training effect, cadence, elevation, temperature, VO2max, avg stride length - for old watch quite well 😁.
Hey Dave, surprisingly good comparison. When it comes to GPS watches, my first serious GPS watch was Suunto Ambit back in 2012. Sometimes I remember those years where pace, distance and a good signal from an external GPS antenna were important. Today I use Fenix 6 and I wonder if I really need all this data on a daily basis:) of course not. I still have a great fondness for the first GPS watches like Suunto, Garmin, Polar, etc. Thx & enjoy good day.
Enjoyed that! Interesting to see how the Fenix has evolved and good to see the original still holds up! Will look forward to seeing the Fenix 6 compared to the latest Fenix 12 in 10 years time!!! How many new features and how innovative will it be compared to the 6??? Don’t sell that Fenix 6 Dave……
I still use the OG Fenix, its wrist band broke but I prefer running with it in a pocket anyway, so I haven't replaced it. The screen is scratched but still legible. As mentioned, for tracking a workout it's still great. My main gripe is that the proprietary charging cables are not very sturdy and are too expensive to replace.
Technology levels are great these days. Last year I actually bought a Suunto Ambit 3 peak straight from Suunto during a clearance. Use it for hill reps (and the occasional no-goal long day out) as an add on to the Spartan Trainer that has limited battery life and no barometer. Been very happy with it honestly, 140€ brand new cheapest barometer I could find.
Owned the suunto 5. Battery life wasn't that hot. Purchased the Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire, found that Garmin is.a reliable product. I have enjoyed using my Fenix 6. I walk, bike, hike, elliptical, cardio, and tennis. Hope the watch lends itself to my improvement. We will see.
50 hours of GPS? Oh yeah. I cant believe what we got here 10 year ago. On our way to "smart" we missed so much. I have bought FR645 2 years ago with only 14 hours.It looks very similar in phone industry - when we changed 7-14 days battery life to 1-2 days. Sad.
I think it's a product of internal tech moving forward but battery tech not progressing as fast. We're asking these watches to do SO MUCH more now while using the same battery tech from 10 years ago. Until we make a leap in battery tech it likely won't change unless CPU/Displays become incredibly more efficient.
I dont think so readability of display is really poor. Fenix 2 with black background (which could not be changed) was even worse. Also GPS track signal was poor. Real game changer was Garmin Fenix 3 which has most usefull function of Garmin Fenix 6.
Still rockin the fenix1, almost 10 yrs. old. Don't need the music or fitness crap, battery life is still decent. Couldn't ask for more out of a watch. Very rugged and reliable.
A great comparison! I remember my first GPS watch was Sunnto X10m, then Sunnto Ambit and then I upgraded to Garmin Tactix which was a tactical alternative to Gen 1 Fenix. It was a great watch at the time. I wonder if Garmin still provides battery replacement for that watch after 10 years?
Pretty cool! The Fenix 7X is my first smart watch and I'm wondering what kind of lifespan I might get out of it. As of right now it does everything I could possibly want on a watch so as long as the battery holds I might hold on it for many years. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
Let's be honest here, the Fenix 6 has a terrible OHR sensor, the screen is piss poor given its price, it really should have had an OLED! The build quality is questionable, definitely not as well built as my Fenix 3! When paired with a chest strap it's a great tool, but then so is my Fenix 3. Had my Fenix 3 had bluetooth, I wouldn't have bothered changing it! Fenix 6 is a waste of money IMO!
The display was chosen for function rather than luxury of an OLED. OLED would be awesome but I don't think we'd get the battery performance of 2+ weeks or 35 hours of GPS tracking. Maybe once that technology develops further. Thanks for watching!
Solid video as always! Thanks for providing us with another Garmin product review. I’ll be heading to get a Fenix6s for Christmas. Thanks buddy, happy trails! Mike
The OG Fenix kind of reminds me of the Suunto Core as far as looks go. Mostly in the screen. I've never even seen a Garmin Fenix until today. A lot of people are probably asking, "No music on the watch? How did someone even survive using this thing?". LOL
Fun video! I'm still using my Sunnto Ambit 3 Peak! Just upgraded to a 6x and was shocked by the similar sizes. Ever review seems to say the 6x is huge! I now realize my idea of a big watch might be outdated.
Thanks a lot for this video. I am bit of a sucker for retro stuff. Fenix 1 was around when I bought my first Suunto Ambit 2 Sapphire. At the time the Ambit was so much stable and customizable with apps! wasn't aware that the fenix 1 had bluetooth. amazing that it is still "supported". Would love to see more videos like this, specially with some models such with polar rs800cx, v800, suunto t6, ambit line up, a-rival SpoQ SQ-100 (rebranded Globalsat GH-615 for lidl) etc...and like what software was available at the time (I remember polar having polar pro trainer, suunto having suunto training manager, garmin having garmin training center) and how it evolved regarding online platforms. what features were better than today (if any). Hacks, etc..But that is also alot of work =) Thank you again! keep up the good work.
I think this first video literaly review fenix 1 with High quality resolution on TH-cam 😂, thanks mate, i hope you continue to review another fenix brother (2,3,3hr & 5), cheerrss 🙌🙌
Great video and very interesting to see. I’m currently comparing an old pro trek from the early 2000s with a g shock and excepting the g shock part it has a lot of similarities like compass baro and altimeter. Hey can I ask a question … I have a kestrel 5500 and it measures “pressure” which is not calibrateable lol and a barometer which can be calibrated via known altitude. What is difference between pressure and barometer? Seems strange one shows 980 hpa and the later say 1020 or whatever…
According to doctor google "The main difference between barometric pressure and atmospheric pressure is that atmospheric pressure describes the pressure exerted by the atmosphere, whereas barometric pressure refers to a pressure measured by a barometer."
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks . So explains why one can be calibrated and the other not. Hope you're well. Its me just my other channel lol too many channels to keep up with now
Hi Dave... Really enjoy your videos. This comparison makes me wonder how far the industry has evolved and still we do not have the perfect watch... More and more features are added and we somehow feel we lack of something. Maybe is the adventure feeling within... Thanks!. Liked and subscribed. Cheers from México.
In a lot of ways it still feels like we're in the early days of innovation when it comes to fitness wearables. I'm excited to see what the future brings!
Your video has given me the inspiration to pull out my 310XT to do some comparison runs to test the gpx tracks. What software do you use for GPS comparison and do you have to pay to use it?
Nice video, a while ago i saw a Fenix 2 still in a sealed package for not much money, I started with a 3HR a 5X and now a 6X Sapphire, if i had bought it, i would have left it sealed in a box. I didn't buy it. I hope someone is using it now.
I had the first four Fenix gens. They were game changing to me for backcountry use even with agonizingly slow map drawing and zoom/pan and a fair share of bugs early on. Switched over to the Forerunner 9xx series when they added mapping to it.
What's going on with the GPS lock-on time is almost certainly a matter of how many receivers it contains. Older units had to check satellites one after after another, modern receivers have extra decoders to do more than one at once.
I LOVED this :-) I actually used an F2 up until 2 years ago. That one already had the "standard" menu layout. More-or-less. I loved that watch. And yes, the display has much more contrast, that is one big reason for me using the Instinct now. Can you actually put those maps on Enduro / Instinct / etc? I'd love to have those simplified maps. But I guess not. Also, F6 is meant to be worn 24/7, F1/F2 was more of "only for the activity" type. Anyhow, thanks for the video, have a great day!
The Fenix 2 was a good one too! It was funny how they switched from a blue backlight to the red. Something about the original Fenix's had a lot more character than these newer versions. Unfortunately the slimmed down maps only worked on the early Fenix models. The Fenix 3 removed this ability and it never came back. Thanks for watching!
Considering I'm still rockin' a funky fresh Forerunner 920XT, I think I'll pass on an OG Fenix. Now, if I could snag a Fenix 3HR, i might be swayed. Great video. Reminds me of the video I did about the 920XT, except yours is way better than mine. :-) Keep on keepin' on!
Random question I saw mh Vo2 max is lower than yours yet my 5k race predictor time is faster than yous and a time I know I'll never achieve.. any idea why the time is so off?
It takes a while for these things to sort of "learn" your body. How long have you had your watch? Is there a chance that you've used the "run" or "cycling" activity for activities like hiking, or trail running? This can mess with the accuracy quite a bit!
@@ChaseTheSummit iv actually had the watch for almost a year now in December it will be a year... if never mixed any activites, but what I think the issue is is where I live its extremely hilly on the roads and over a 5km run I can easily get like 160m change in elevation .. I literally have any flat sections so it's either 5% gradient up or down and that makes me heart rate go to either extreme and I think it's making me appear fast than I am on the downhills cos my heart rate goes alot lower.. I haven't been able to think of anything else, if basically given up worrying what the race predictor says cos it's always 5mins off. Best 5k is 24mins and its saying 19mins and my Vo2max is 53.
Nice review! And old Fenixes are great budget fitness watches. The 3 HR sapphire is 150 bucks on eBay all the time, and this for 50 bucks lol. If what you want is a tough multisport watch, I'm not aware of anything that can compete at these prices.
@@ChaseTheSummit First time I saw a watch with HR was in the Hulk movie 😂 it was literally sci-fi movie stuff. My first Fenix was the 5X and I remember being torn between it and the 3HR. Now thanks to your reviews I moved to the 6X sapphire instead of 5X plus. 😁
From the garmin forms and my watch fenix 6x pro, garmin has some serious Bluetooth connection issues. I almost want to sell the watch because it doesn't stay connected to Bluetooth.
@@ChaseTheSummit No Samsung, the problem is the watch consistently disconnects from Bluetooth earbuds No matter how many time you reconnect them. It seems common from what I've read on the Garmin forms page.
@@ChaseTheSummit heck yeah, i truly did.. wasn't expecting the OG Fenix though... I thought it was between the 3 and the 6... Hahaha.. awesome content dave! 🤙🤘
Hi. I like your videos. I know this is Garmin. But if you do Samsung Galaxy Watch reviews you can tell me why Samsung Health app by tracking activity shows wrong elevation. Its minus 20 meters from reality. But when I use Strava app in the Galaxy Watch is all correct. If you have any experience with it can you write me the answer here please. Thank you.
That's interesting. It could be that the internal altimeter is a bit off. Strava tends to throw out embedded data and use their own for elevation gain.
@@ChaseTheSummit It happened after new Tizen 5 update. On Tizen 4 all worked fine. Route tracking with GPS is still fine in Samsung Health and Strava too. I watch your videos where you compare different brands of watches by tracking activity. Can you tell me how do you make all routes or heart rate monitoring in one comparison together (all graphs are in one picture). Is any app for this to join different graphs or routes in one place? Thank you. Do you monitor altitude in your statistics or only heart rate and GPS tracking of routes?
I have one on my shelf. Beware it is a PITA to get the track from that watch. The cradle, the serial-minijack cable, and then a very old software, for which I had to use a virtual machine. :-D But... last year I tracked a 5h trail run with it no problem. I also love the animation in the beginning. And the display is very crisp. Mapping is much better than on a F2, for example.
@@MateHegyhati totally forgot that was before Garmin Connect and even before Motion Based. Can’t imagine doing a run and not being able to save it out.
@@jeffdoot5437 Well, it is a 16 yo watch :-) I actually did not receive the communication cable. But I've found the specifications online, and a friend of mine made a cable for me :-D
Great video would like to see more of these. For people on a tight budget 2nd hand is a great way to get a excellent watch. That's how I git my fenix 5 sapphire and still great sevral years on. Still have a garmin GPS 12cx in the draw. 1997.but it can technically record a gpx file I can import to Strava. Excellent build quality fir these old devices to just keep going.
dont know if Fenix1 is still worth today, but surely, its worth watching every single video of yours!
You really give us a lot of useful info!
Ha! Thanks!
You should do the comparisons of all the fenix’s similar to MKBHD does with iPhones!
Hah that’s a great idea. Now I need to find a way to finance it!
Sign of new watches? Just saw the Fenix 6 Pro 47mm on sale for $479 CAD (That's $387 US folks!) at best buy Canada. I am tempted but my dainty wrists need the S model I think.
Unfortunately just a sign that I some free time to make this video. No insider info here!
Fantastic video! I only upgraded from my Fenix 2 - which was very similar to the 1 - to the 6x last year and the old one has a huge place in my heart. It lasted me 2014 to 2020 which is great durability for a smart watch.
Thanks! That's awesome that you were still using the Fenix 2!
I'm wearing my Fenix 1 going on 8 years. at 5 years the battery would no longer hold a charge. Garmin gave me a new watch! 3 years now into my Fenix 1 and it's still bomb proof. Tough as nails and unstoppable. Been through a few bands but that's expected. I keep a spare band in my desk drawer. Lots of new fancy do-all watches out there including the new gen Garmin. I'll wear my Fenix 1 till she's dead and can't be saved or exchanged. Killer watch!
Dang! 8 years! That's awesome.
Wow
It's easy to wear and insanely tough. I work a very physical job and this bad boy keeps on ticking. Light stays on for 15 seconds versus Casio/G-Shock which is 3 seconds at best. "Hot buttons" give me the stop watch and timer at the press of a button. This dude says the Fenix has poor lighting. Subjective. I love it. It's subdued but easily readable. Remember, the potential for failure is directly proportional to the complexity of your plan (device). Lastly, I don't know how it does it but the time is the same as my smart phone to the second. It.s not solar or atomic and I don't connect to my phone via bluetooth but somehow she maintains the correct time at all times.
Another comparison probably interesting is what you get for 50$ now (a cheap knockoff) and the fenix 1. Of course you don't get all the health stats and sleep and all this, but I am not sure how reliable they are in these cheap versions either!
PS: and in health issues and training it might be better to not have info than to have inaccurate info. It will prevent you from making wrong decisions.
That's a great idea!
Fenix 1 throwback? must be a sign, number seven is coming soon... right?
Exactly my thoughts. Shimano did the same before announcing 12 speed road Di2 shifting. Playing the heritage notes weeks before reveal.
Someone said early next year, but lets see
@@foetor that's what I've read as well... and also that they moved the F7 release date after Coros Vertix 2 announcement to earn some time for additional improvements (dual freq. GPS maybe)... will see
I wish!
Love this idea. I often wonder if it is worth it getting an older watch. A wouldn't mind seeing a few more comparisons like this. Forerunner 235?
Thanks! I have more planned!
A couple of my friends still use Fr235 without any problem. I use an Edge200 next to my 530, etc. Generally speaking: old garmin = good garmin. Couple of friends use the original Vivoactive, I loved that watch. Maybe it is time for such retro videos. I recall, DCR made one about the FR305(?) recently.
The OG Fenix does have some look to it that really appeals to me. Maybe a bit to chunky but still. I think it's this Casio like Vibe.
I had a F2, which had a red backlight. I really loved the Darth Vader vibe there. (Way before the Disney collab.)
It's pretty slick. Kind of retro chic vibe!
Hey! I have my first 100mi coming up. I tried to find a video about preparing the fenix 6 for such a task. If you want to make a video about it feel free :) Which settings to use and which to avoid to preserve battery.
Thanks for making this channel and all effort you put in!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
It was possible to use basic OSM maps on this awesome watch! So it is still advanced to many temporary watches! Unfortunately mine suddenly "died" after 3 years.
For sure, that's what I'm using in this video. Bummer that yours died!
Fun comparison. My fenix 3 is acting a little haggard these days but I plan on running it into the ground.
Hah nice! How long does that battery last after all these years?
Back in 2012 I was still sporting the Forerunner 305.
Hard to imagine going for a run with that watch today. Great video. It's fun to look back sometimes and see how far running watches have come.
Awesome video. Goes to show that a modern Garmin fenix model can easily last 5-7 years!
Great Video!
Still using the 1st gen Fenix. changed the map for an os map (freizeitkarte) and took time to customize the
map by altering the Typ file so that i have a nice 4 tone grey scale map which brings out the detail.
this won't work on the 2nd model with the reverse screen unless you have the 2nd gen special edition (SE) model.
The only thing i miss is processor speed,the map is a bit slow because of al the detail.
And most important i do miss storage space. i can only load maps of certain areas.
so i have to load the detail map with Basecamp/Mapview beforehand if i am going
to hike in different parts of the country.
Thanks for the video. I paddle board in the ocean and have ruined 2 Iphones. I just wanted to have a Strava/Garmin Connect record to tell me how far and how fast. I just bought a used Fenix 1 for $40. I think I am going to love it.
Awesome! I think it will do the job! The only thing to look out for on these older watches is battery degradation.
Great video .👍I still have my F2 and use it as my backup watch. I checked the numbers in my running activity ( with using chest strap ) and I have : pace, HR, training effect, cadence, elevation, temperature, VO2max, avg stride length - for old watch quite well 😁.
Nice! The Fenix 2 was a good one as well!
My Fenix 2 is still going a bomb! The strap loop breaks which is a bit of a pain to replace.
Hey Dave, surprisingly good comparison. When it comes to GPS watches, my first serious GPS watch was Suunto Ambit back in 2012. Sometimes I remember those years where pace, distance and a good signal from an external GPS antenna were important. Today I use Fenix 6 and I wonder if I really need all this data on a daily basis:) of course not. I still have a great fondness for the first GPS watches like Suunto, Garmin, Polar, etc. Thx & enjoy good day.
There’s something about simplicity that is nice! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed that! Interesting to see how the Fenix has evolved and good to see the original still holds up! Will look forward to seeing the Fenix 6 compared to the latest Fenix 12 in 10 years time!!! How many new features and how innovative will it be compared to the 6??? Don’t sell that Fenix 6 Dave……
Hah, I wonder what the Fenix 12 will look like! 🤔
I still use the OG Fenix, its wrist band broke but I prefer running with it in a pocket anyway, so I haven't replaced it. The screen is scratched but still legible. As mentioned, for tracking a workout it's still great. My main gripe is that the proprietary charging cables are not very sturdy and are too expensive to replace.
Ha! Nice! Keep it simple!
Technology levels are great these days. Last year I actually bought a Suunto Ambit 3 peak straight from Suunto during a clearance. Use it for hill reps (and the occasional no-goal long day out) as an add on to the Spartan Trainer that has limited battery life and no barometer. Been very happy with it honestly, 140€ brand new cheapest barometer I could find.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing.
It may be a fenix but it reminds me more of a instinct 0.5
Yeah. The 6 Tracks all kind of fluff😂
thank you for making this video :D
Thanks for watching! (and for being a member!)
Thanks for the honest comparison
Owned the suunto 5. Battery life wasn't that hot. Purchased the Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire, found that Garmin is.a reliable product. I have enjoyed using my Fenix 6. I walk, bike, hike, elliptical, cardio, and tennis. Hope the watch lends itself to my improvement. We will see.
Thanks for sharing!
50 hours of GPS? Oh yeah. I cant believe what we got here 10 year ago. On our way to "smart" we missed so much. I have bought FR645 2 years ago with only 14 hours.It looks very similar in phone industry - when we changed 7-14 days battery life to 1-2 days. Sad.
I think it's a product of internal tech moving forward but battery tech not progressing as fast. We're asking these watches to do SO MUCH more now while using the same battery tech from 10 years ago. Until we make a leap in battery tech it likely won't change unless CPU/Displays become incredibly more efficient.
I dont think so readability of display is really poor. Fenix 2 with black background (which could not be changed) was even worse. Also GPS track signal was poor. Real game changer was Garmin Fenix 3 which has most usefull function of Garmin Fenix 6.
I found the Fenix 1 to be really nice in direct sunlight but the backlight is kind of weak.
Still rockin the fenix1, almost 10 yrs. old. Don't need the music or fitness crap, battery life is still decent. Couldn't ask for more out of a watch. Very rugged and reliable.
Awesome!
Way back in 2006, my Forerunner 305 is not even a watch. And we had to sync with a cradle.. None of these blue teeth magic.
Blue Teeth!
A great comparison! I remember my first GPS watch was Sunnto X10m, then Sunnto Ambit and then I upgraded to Garmin Tactix which was a tactical alternative to Gen 1 Fenix. It was a great watch at the time. I wonder if Garmin still provides battery replacement for that watch after 10 years?
Pretty cool! The Fenix 7X is my first smart watch and I'm wondering what kind of lifespan I might get out of it. As of right now it does everything I could possibly want on a watch so as long as the battery holds I might hold on it for many years. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
Kite surfing is not weird! It's the best activity.
Did I say weird? I meant more niche.
I really like your videos, congratulations on the work. Greetings from Brazil
What watch are you wearing in this video?
Forerunner 945 LTE
Lovin the original Fenix band😍
Pretty slick! I kind of miss the old screw on bands.
Let's be honest here, the Fenix 6 has a terrible OHR sensor, the screen is piss poor given its price, it really should have had an OLED! The build quality is questionable, definitely not as well built as my Fenix 3! When paired with a chest strap it's a great tool, but then so is my Fenix 3. Had my Fenix 3 had bluetooth, I wouldn't have bothered changing it! Fenix 6 is a waste of money IMO!
The display was chosen for function rather than luxury of an OLED. OLED would be awesome but I don't think we'd get the battery performance of 2+ weeks or 35 hours of GPS tracking. Maybe once that technology develops further. Thanks for watching!
My first Fenix was the 5X...I'm surprised that the Fenix lineage is 10 years old!
The 5X is a good one!
Solid video as always! Thanks for providing us with another Garmin product review. I’ll be heading to get a Fenix6s for Christmas. Thanks buddy, happy trails! Mike
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the Fenix!
The OG Fenix kind of reminds me of the Suunto Core as far as looks go. Mostly in the screen. I've never even seen a Garmin Fenix until today. A lot of people are probably asking, "No music on the watch? How did someone even survive using this thing?". LOL
Pretty similar!
Fun video! I'm still using my Sunnto Ambit 3 Peak! Just upgraded to a 6x and was shocked by the similar sizes. Ever review seems to say the 6x is huge! I now realize my idea of a big watch might be outdated.
Thanks! Lol yeah, "big" is subjective.
Thanks a lot for this video. I am bit of a sucker for retro stuff. Fenix 1 was around when I bought my first Suunto Ambit 2 Sapphire. At the time the Ambit was so much stable and customizable with apps! wasn't aware that the fenix 1 had bluetooth. amazing that it is still "supported".
Would love to see more videos like this, specially with some models such with polar rs800cx, v800, suunto t6, ambit line up, a-rival SpoQ SQ-100 (rebranded Globalsat GH-615 for lidl) etc...and like what software was available at the time (I remember polar having polar pro trainer, suunto having suunto training manager, garmin having garmin training center) and how it evolved regarding online platforms. what features were better than today (if any). Hacks, etc..But that is also alot of work =) Thank you again! keep up the good work.
There will be more to come! Thanks for the suggestions!
I’ve had my Fenix 3 for 6 years now. Still going strong but I’m looking to upgrade to the 6 this Christmas.
Nice! The 6 is a big upgrade!
Fenix 7 probably coming out late 2022
I think this first video literaly review fenix 1 with High quality resolution on TH-cam 😂, thanks mate, i hope you continue to review another fenix brother (2,3,3hr & 5), cheerrss 🙌🙌
Ha, maybe!
Great video and very interesting to see. I’m currently comparing an old pro trek from the early 2000s with a g shock and excepting the g shock part it has a lot of similarities like compass baro and altimeter. Hey can I ask a question … I have a kestrel 5500 and it measures “pressure” which is not calibrateable lol and a barometer which can be calibrated via known altitude. What is difference between pressure and barometer? Seems strange one shows 980 hpa and the later say 1020 or whatever…
According to doctor google "The main difference between barometric pressure and atmospheric pressure is that atmospheric pressure describes the pressure exerted by the atmosphere, whereas barometric pressure refers to a pressure measured by a barometer."
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks . So explains why one can be calibrated and the other not. Hope you're well. Its me just my other channel lol too many channels to keep up with now
Loved the comparison. FYI you can get a 3rd party charging cradle for the 6.
Cool! I'll have to look into that. The one's I've seen have been a bit too chunky.
Hi Dave... Really enjoy your videos. This comparison makes me wonder how far the industry has evolved and still we do not have the perfect watch... More and more features are added and we somehow feel we lack of something. Maybe is the adventure feeling within... Thanks!. Liked and subscribed. Cheers from México.
In a lot of ways it still feels like we're in the early days of innovation when it comes to fitness wearables. I'm excited to see what the future brings!
Love all your super informative videos......have Fenix 3 and Fenix 5X still working flawlessly
Nice! I loved the Fenix 3 as well. great watch!
Your video has given me the inspiration to pull out my 310XT to do some comparison runs to test the gpx tracks. What software do you use for GPS comparison and do you have to pay to use it?
I use Quantified but DC Rainmaker also has a great tool for comparisons.
Nice video, a while ago i saw a Fenix 2 still in a sealed package for not much money, I started with a 3HR a 5X and now a 6X Sapphire, if i had bought it, i would have left it sealed in a box.
I didn't buy it. I hope someone is using it now.
Oh wow! Still in the box! Collectable!
I had the first four Fenix gens. They were game changing to me for backcountry use even with agonizingly slow map drawing and zoom/pan and a fair share of bugs early on. Switched over to the Forerunner 9xx series when they added mapping to it.
They've come a long way!
Ωραίο το video και ψάχνω και εγώ να βρω καινούργιο fenix 2 αλλά δεν τα καταφέρνω, έχεις καμιά ιδέα που να ψάξω; Ευχαριστώ.
You won't find a Fenix 2 new anywhere but likely used on Ebay.
@@ChaseTheSummit Ευχαριστώ, διαβάζεις και Ελληνικά, μπράβο.
I like that original but I’ll take my tactix delta ha. I still use my non solar instinct I’ve had for 2 years.
Hah yes... the new ones have some perks!
i have an instinct solar. reminds me of the old Fenix 1 2 and 3
Yeah same, I like that nostalgia and the fact it's got the newer features as well!
@@ChaseTheSummit agreed it's also like the g shock we all have always wished they made haha
This was fun! Cool to see the evolution of these devices!
What's going on with the GPS lock-on time is almost certainly a matter of how many receivers it contains. Older units had to check satellites one after after another, modern receivers have extra decoders to do more than one at once.
Yep, just a product of older tech.
I LOVED this :-) I actually used an F2 up until 2 years ago. That one already had the "standard" menu layout. More-or-less. I loved that watch. And yes, the display has much more contrast, that is one big reason for me using the Instinct now. Can you actually put those maps on Enduro / Instinct / etc? I'd love to have those simplified maps. But I guess not. Also, F6 is meant to be worn 24/7, F1/F2 was more of "only for the activity" type. Anyhow, thanks for the video, have a great day!
The Fenix 2 was a good one too! It was funny how they switched from a blue backlight to the red. Something about the original Fenix's had a lot more character than these newer versions. Unfortunately the slimmed down maps only worked on the early Fenix models. The Fenix 3 removed this ability and it never came back. Thanks for watching!
Very innovative comparison between 2 watch versions 10 years apart
Thanks! It's cool to see how things have changed over the years.
Cool video! Great to know that the Garmin Fenix 1 battery art working good till now!
Holding up!
I also bought the Fenix 1 when it 1st came out, but too beefy on my wrist. 🖖🥰
Certainly not a small watch!
Considering I'm still rockin' a funky fresh Forerunner 920XT, I think I'll pass on an OG Fenix.
Now, if I could snag a Fenix 3HR, i might be swayed.
Great video. Reminds me of the video I did about the 920XT, except yours is way better than mine. :-)
Keep on keepin' on!
920XT! Classic!
@@ChaseTheSummit and still fully functional!
It was nice to see how far we’ve come. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Bro "Garmin or Polar or Sunto"?
They've all got strengths and weaknesses
@@ChaseTheSummit so which one do you prefer🤔 for beginners?
Random question I saw mh Vo2 max is lower than yours yet my 5k race predictor time is faster than yous and a time I know I'll never achieve.. any idea why the time is so off?
It takes a while for these things to sort of "learn" your body. How long have you had your watch? Is there a chance that you've used the "run" or "cycling" activity for activities like hiking, or trail running? This can mess with the accuracy quite a bit!
@@ChaseTheSummit iv actually had the watch for almost a year now in December it will be a year... if never mixed any activites, but what I think the issue is is where I live its extremely hilly on the roads and over a 5km run I can easily get like 160m change in elevation .. I literally have any flat sections so it's either 5% gradient up or down and that makes me heart rate go to either extreme and I think it's making me appear fast than I am on the downhills cos my heart rate goes alot lower.. I haven't been able to think of anything else, if basically given up worrying what the race predictor says cos it's always 5mins off. Best 5k is 24mins and its saying 19mins and my Vo2max is 53.
I love, love, love throw back videos!
More to come!
Nice review! And old Fenixes are great budget fitness watches. The 3 HR sapphire is 150 bucks on eBay all the time, and this for 50 bucks lol. If what you want is a tough multisport watch, I'm not aware of anything that can compete at these prices.
The Fenix 3 HR was such an awesome watch for its time. I remember being SHOCKED that I could have a heart rate sensor ON MY WRIST!
@@ChaseTheSummit First time I saw a watch with HR was in the Hulk movie 😂 it was literally sci-fi movie stuff. My first Fenix was the 5X and I remember being torn between it and the 3HR. Now thanks to your reviews I moved to the 6X sapphire instead of 5X plus. 😁
From the garmin forms and my watch fenix 6x pro, garmin has some serious Bluetooth connection issues. I almost want to sell the watch because it doesn't stay connected to Bluetooth.
I'm curious. Are you on iPhone? That's typically where I hear the most complaints.
@@ChaseTheSummit No Samsung, the problem is the watch consistently disconnects from Bluetooth earbuds No matter how many time you reconnect them. It seems common from what I've read on the Garmin forms page.
1:52 only a sports tech youtuber can say that.
lol yeah I suppose so!
I have a 301 on my desk for sentimental reasons. I forgot how huge it is. About to see if it will charge...
Ha! that's awesome! I bet it will still sync with Garmin Connect!
@@ChaseTheSummit Charged. It still works - the little dude that runs across the screen at start up is still there. Can remember how to use it...
Cool idea.
Loved it!! 🤩😎👍🏼
Thanks!
Now THIS is infotainment
Hah! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yesssss... It's here... The video that I wished for.... Hahahah 🤘💪🤙
Hope you enjoy it!
@@ChaseTheSummit heck yeah, i truly did.. wasn't expecting the OG Fenix though... I thought it was between the 3 and the 6... Hahaha.. awesome content dave! 🤙🤘
I have a better question for you:
“When is fenix 7?” 😂
Your guess is as good as mine!
@@ChaseTheSummit 😂😂 it’s been rough waiting
Hi. I like your videos. I know this is Garmin. But if you do Samsung Galaxy Watch reviews you can tell me why Samsung Health app by tracking activity shows wrong elevation. Its minus 20 meters from reality. But when I use Strava app in the Galaxy Watch is all correct. If you have any experience with it can you write me the answer here please. Thank you.
That's interesting. It could be that the internal altimeter is a bit off. Strava tends to throw out embedded data and use their own for elevation gain.
@@ChaseTheSummit It happened after new Tizen 5 update. On Tizen 4 all worked fine. Route tracking with GPS is still fine in Samsung Health and Strava too. I watch your videos where you compare different brands of watches by tracking activity. Can you tell me how do you make all routes or heart rate monitoring in one comparison together (all graphs are in one picture). Is any app for this to join different graphs or routes in one place? Thank you. Do you monitor altitude in your statistics or only heart rate and GPS tracking of routes?
@@ChaseTheSummit I wrote you on messenger. Thank you.
Epix still on my wrist
Awesome! I was thinking about making a similar video about the Epix. Such a unique watch.
Makes me want to go grab a Forerunner 201 (my first) and give it a go. It’s only 77 bucks on Amazon
I have one on my shelf. Beware it is a PITA to get the track from that watch. The cradle, the serial-minijack cable, and then a very old software, for which I had to use a virtual machine. :-D But... last year I tracked a 5h trail run with it no problem. I also love the animation in the beginning. And the display is very crisp. Mapping is much better than on a F2, for example.
@@MateHegyhati totally forgot that was before Garmin Connect and even before Motion Based. Can’t imagine doing a run and not being able to save it out.
@@jeffdoot5437 Well, it is a 16 yo watch :-) I actually did not receive the communication cable. But I've found the specifications online, and a friend of mine made a cable for me :-D
Ha! Nice! I might have to bring some more retro fitness tech devices on this channel. Seems like people like it!
Awesome video!
thanks!
Wow
wow indeed!
Great video would like to see more of these. For people on a tight budget 2nd hand is a great way to get a excellent watch.
That's how I git my fenix 5 sapphire and still great sevral years on.
Still have a garmin GPS 12cx in the draw. 1997.but it can technically record a gpx file I can import to Strava. Excellent build quality fir these old devices to just keep going.
I'll definitely be doing more!