Gosh no one does reviews written or on YT on your level of quality! It’s totally amazeballs! You already helped me with 3 purchase decisions. Please keep it up - great content ❤️
Seriously GARMIN should hire you as Chief UX Officer. You‘ve brought them millions of users and made them millions of dollars. I alone have spent 1500€ on Garmin products in the last three years, very much influenced by your competent reviews and general coverage of the industry. You are to Fitness devices what Jon Siracusa is to the Mac and what Ron Amadeo is to Android. Another guy ho I can think of is Anand Shimpi and guess what, Apple did actually hire him,
@@BleakVision I wouldn't be surprised if, as an independent reviewer, he had a greater influence on what's going on in Garmin than if he were employed there :-)
Except for all the other people that have been doing it for years... hope sucking up to someone you don't know got you something besides this comment, loser
Even after all these videos I'm torn between the 7x and epix. I may have an opportunity to get one and I'm drowning myself in these videos, love the work you do!
So glad I watched this - if only for the single tip that turning off Always On and switching to Gesture Mode has just boosted my battery life from 5 to 11 days 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks as always for such an informative review! EPIX gen2 is the big winner for me… weekly charging is no biggie and the 64K colors closes the deal. 🤙🏼
Hi, I've seen tons of Garmin EPIX videos on youtube but you remain one of the best. I want to try to share with you my experience of daily use for 2 years of another Garmin watch with AMOLED screen: Garmin Venu. I immediately fell in love with a particular watch face that I have never changed in these two years. Despite having automatic shutdown of the screen after 10 seconds and adaptive brightness, I recently noticed that many pixels have remained frozen with the background image that I have always used. I wanted to switch to EPIX just to keep the AMOLED screen that I really appreciated, but I can't afford to have this problem every two years, considering the cost of this smartwatch.
Quick hint for you and others by the way you can go up in the menu instead of going down all the way to the bottom it goes straight there if that makes sense. Up once puts you at the bottom.
Great Review! I was on the fence about the Epix 2 and Ultra. Your review was the reason I purchased the Epix 2 yesterday and currently configuring the settings. I had an Apple Watch but the battery was always terrible. Even now when I go Kayaking or Paddling for 4-6hrs in one day the watch dies halfway through. Or when I go cycling 30-50miles in one day the watch barely held on. Needed something more connected to the outdoors vs a fancy watch. Glad I made this purchase! Thanks for your vids!!!
I just pick up a Epix a year after this video. This is very helpful. I already have an Instinct 2 Solar and much of the functionality are similar on both watches. Thanks again for the detail review.
Hey I just bought an Epix 2 Sapphire coming from an instinct 2 as well (surf version) how did you like the upgrade? Mine should hopefully be in by Saturday
Great video Ray! It helped me decide to pull the trigger on the 16gb model (32gb not available in Canada yet). Definitely a steep learning curve coming from an AW, but will complement my Garmin Edge well and finally lock me into one ecosystem! Looking forward to seeing how the body battery tracking matches up to my overall “feeling of health” on a day to day basis.
Nice Watch…for sure better than the first Epix (that I owned…) the issue is the price tag and the pricing policy of Garmin lately… not a brand for athletes anymore but a brand for wealthy people!
Excellent as always and you have given me the information and going to buy the Epix. (due to your content, I have bought 2 watches in the past). I think GARMIN should be employing you. Good work and please keep going…
I just received my Epix yesterday, my first Garmin and I'm blown away! I have a feeling that Garmin has converted many Garmin hold outs with this display, for me personally it was the only thing holding me back after being spoiled with beautiful Samsung watch displays. This watch has exceeded my expectations! Thanks for posting these super useful deep dive! Loved the Street Fighter reference! Lol
Cost for Epix 2 Standard edition now dropped to £399 from Garmin direct. I was able to also use a 30% off voucher via my insurer to get it for £280! I know new models are inbound but for that price I can’t wait! Switching from Apple Watch so looking forward to the change. Thanks for the video!
@@darren6531 I much prefer the additional stats it provides and insights into training by readiness / recovery etc. The maps are really good and easy enough to download. Downsides are that I really did appreciate the ability to receive and respond to watsapp and calls. I also prefer on the Apple Watch how easy it is with listening to music and audiobooks. I found with the Apple Watch it was easy to choose to leave my phone behind whereas with the Garmin I do second guess taking it or not. The screen display options could be better on the Garmin, but settled on something I’m happy with. For me it really comes down to priorities and decision on whether you want a sport / fitness focussed tool or smartwatch. Final thoughts, I’ve found the Garmin reports that I get more deep sleep than my Apple Watch, I’ve also had higher VO2 max score on the Garmin (but marginal really) and of course the additional battery on the Garmin is a huge benefit. I run a lot around London city and the Garmin GPS struggles in some places showing me in the Thames for example - I assume Apple does a better job of adjusting to known paths etc. both devices are not multi-band. I’m waiting for new releases from Garmin and depending on improvements over this iteration I might upgrade. I’m a fan of both if I’m honest and for my level would be satisfied with either.
Thank you, very good presentation. I train in a swimming pool with counter current and the two options I see are Pool swim and open water swim, what would be your selection?
Great review, as is the one on comparison with Fenix 7 and the one on how to update. i just got mine and updated it to 7.35. I like the HotKey option and being able to configure the watch from my phone. I am also surprised how well it communicates with my Android phone for notifications and is able to respond to the main notifications like text, and phone calls. I ended up getting the non-saphire model (the others are back-ordered) but prefer the stainless steel bezel and the screen is so clear and bright that I changed the General use brightness to low and Activity use to medium. I also have AOD off for general use as the wrist gesture is so quick.
A bit late to the party but just bought the sapphire edition black titanium with chestnut leather strap looks stunning on wrist and perfect size got a good deal on it some stores here in the uk still want £1000 didn’t pay that tho
Thank you so much for all your hard work and amazing videos! I'm gonna upgrade my Fenix 5 Plus and really can't decide between the Epix and 7 or 7X. I'm a little scared about the Epix battery life as I'm planning 12-hour ultra runs. But that screen... Oh my god. How can I give that up?!
Found that you can set a hot key to disable the display, even for gestures, which might save a countless number of gesture activations, a smidge of battery life I imagine. Can tap screen or any button to view display for the time out duration. Good for maybe when you don't want to give up your location via gesture act at night too.... basically just having display "off", but simpler via a hot key maybe
Just got my epix gen 2 last week. Agree with everything. I do hate how hard it can feel just to start a workout, esp if it’s not running (strength). And auto-nap not being able to be turned off or naps deleted is a strike against garmin. Why is that not customizable when literally every other inch of garmin seems to be?
You most definitely should NOT work for Garmin. Great for them, but we would lose our unbiased reviews. Just keep working for us (consumers). Great review, as always.
At 7:25 he mentions the drop off from the last time he reset all the numbers on his watch. I’m upgrading from a Fenix 3 and haven’t actually used it in a while and would like to start fresh data/numbers. Anyone know how to actually reset the data here? Thanks in advance and thanks for the video.
Great Video. An interesting question for me is. Does it grap the VO2Max around the garmin eco system. I have a Garmin 830 head unit with a breast strap and a Powermeter on my bike. When I train and have a possible new vo2max my old current garmin fenix3 grabs the data but not the recovery recommendations. Does the line up epix, fenix7 does that ?
Hi, on the outer edge, Sapphire 47mm, there are some numbers, 5,10,15,20 etc. is there anyway of illuminating them or changing their colour as they can only be viewed in daylight
I have the watch, but I don't have the schedule option in Nighttime Dispsay waht you are showing. I can only enter a fix date when it starts and wehen in ends. But no schedule for each day? Do I need to change something to get the schedule?
Thanks For info filled Video. I think there should be a mix mode of activities like when i go to Gym, i do yoga for 15 min, then Run for 30 min and do some weight training. I don't like the mode changing in my watch all this time , i wanna record it as one activity.
is it possible to get a white screen in the garmin epix gen 2? as in a white background when you for example show data, diagrams, maps, etc etc or is it always gonna be black in the background?
Hi, Ray Thanks for the detailed video! There is one thing I can't find any info on anywhere: Can you turn off both Always On and Wrist Gesture at the same time, so that the only way to turn on the screen is to press a button or tap the screen? I know it's possible in Sleep Mode, but I mean in general use and activities.
I have a 7 month old Epix2 and love it. I recently enabled PulseOx mode during sleep and noticed it doesn’t always record every night. Is the PulseOx during sleep option disabled below a certain battery level if the battery is running low? I didn’t see anything in the manual in that regard but could have missed it. I typically charge when the battery drops below a day remaining when it shows hours left (3% or so left).
How does the Fenix 7 / EPIX handle phone notifications. I've had a Fenix 5 for years now (with a brief spell with a Galaxy Watch to compare with) and the Garmin WhatsApp / email / messenger notifications are truly horrible and have stopped me considering upgrading from the 5. Can you tell me if they have improved the UI especially around real worl situations where you have loads of messages going through a group WhatsApp. The old one just keeps showing the first message in the chain from the point I last opened the chat in my phone which is pointless. I know it's not a sports feature but these are smart connected devices with phone notifications which is a big thing for a lot of people but no one really delves into the phone connected features much beyond the IQ store and Garmin health ecosystem
I was wondering if they’ve changed anything to the usual only two ConnectIQ-Datafield limitation per activity profile on these new models or if it stayed the same? Can’t find anything on this anywhere. Thanks in advance! (Ok I’ve seen that you’ve answered this question on the written-review comment section. For anyone wondering, it stayed the same... 👎🏻)
This looks great and I am tempted. Any idea if there will be an update to their golf line? The Approach s is due a serious update. s62 was a big disappointment.
hi , i wish you did an extensive review how the fenix 7x pro sapphire works. I bought one recently and there are no precise videos how to utilize the features. Everyone only states the flashlight, only discuss the surface.
is the epix edition at 1:04 the exact same color as the one at 1:14 ? the later timestamp shows the frame of the watch appearing darker than the former timestamp. Just wanting to understand whether it is the same Black Titanium edition or not?
Only one ever shown in the video, just lighting conditions can vary, making it appear different. The exception is the ski section, where DesFit let me borrow some footage of his skiing (white titanium).
Any videos or examples of what satellite maps look like with birds eye?! I have seen videos on fenix 5/6 and with this newer resolution display maybe it would look even better?!
My main sport is swimming and I have tried a few devices with speakers and microphones that are rated for swimming but never last or need to dry out for a good period before use. Speakers and microphones rely on a diaphragm to work and getting them wet has to affect the quality. Maybe they will come out with a Epix sans rating for Pool and Open Water swimming but it would be no use to me.
Thanks for the video. Trying to decide if I want to switch from AW or try Garmin. Love the display on the Epix. But the size is too large for me so may settle for the Fenix 7s. What are the chances they bring out a smaller version of the Epix?
Can you do or get a female guest presenter to go over the watch and sizes for female sports and ultra runners. Many women are smaller and which watch options may suit them for weight size and strap comfort compared to the mens builds.?
I just received mine and it seems tiny after wearing an "X" for years. I suppose the other half will appreciate the reduction when I belt her in the head with it during the night though.
@@andrewhussey2002 this is both sad and hilarious. Mine is on the way. I'm not sure why they wouldn't make a bigger size. I guess we'll have to be the Guinea pigs. Can you get used to it? Hopefully the market demand shows that the viability of a larger watch.
I’m trying to understand if, when in always on mode, does it always turns the brightness up when moving the arm, or can we have it only doing it if we touch the screen or press a button? Thanks
Very happy with my purchase… until I tried to play golf “cannot load maps” startup began to appear. Can’t load the golf mapping rendering the app useless. Any solution? I’ve tried all the on offs, resets, updates everything. TIA
I have a question about maps , what maps are included in the watch when you bye an epix pro 47 standard edition? My maps are wery bad the don't show lakes and Terrain and small roads. Do a have to Subscribe too Garmin maps to get that sort of maps?
Didn’t see it. Can you change brightness to customize per activity, say Uber bright for hiking, medium for gym, low for yoga and low as possible for tactical?
I have a Polar Stride Bluetooth sensor and I'm having a hard time trying to get my Epix Gen 2 to pair with it. I've tried the sensors & accessories options in the watch settings but nothing seems to work. I've also made sure the sensor had a fresh battery. i'm wondering if this is even compatible.
You are my go-to guy. When it comes to all my Garmin watches. I was curious about your opinion between this and the Fenix 7. I'm 54 years old. I do hikes, walks and some bicycling but nothing major. I currently own a Fenix 6x sapphire. If it was up to you, what would be a better upgrade this one or the Fenix 7? I currently get about 5 to 6 days of battery life with my 6x Sapphire. Your opinion means a lot. Thanks a lot
Can you set the workout (run, bike) as "touch off" but only activate the touch for the map? Or is it 1:0, all touch on or all touch off during i.ex. a run?
Would epix survive the whóe iron man race? Or is Fenix better option? Like epix screen so the only to validate is the battery for longer race like half or full iron man. Thx
Yes, easily. Even with every feature enabled on the biggest battery burning options you’d never use in an Ironman, by battery was still clearing north of 20 hours GPS time.
Adding Health snapshot has apparently changed. Just got a new epix2 and installed the latest update and it’s in sports/activities list, but prompts for text entry. 🤷♀️
Yup, it'll sync all the data back and forth automatically. If I was using both, I wouldn't record the workout on the watch, but just the Edge. I'd wear the watch though, so Body Battery and other 24x7 metrics were up to date. The workout itself will sync behind the scenes to the watch.
Gosh no one does reviews written or on YT on your level of quality! It’s totally amazeballs! You already helped me with 3 purchase decisions. Please keep it up - great content ❤️
Thanks - much appreciated!!!
Seriously GARMIN should hire you as Chief UX Officer. You‘ve brought them millions of users and made them millions of dollars. I alone have spent 1500€ on Garmin products in the last three years, very much influenced by your competent reviews and general coverage of the industry.
You are to Fitness devices what Jon Siracusa is to the Mac and what Ron Amadeo is to Android. Another guy ho I can think of is Anand Shimpi and guess what, Apple did actually hire him,
Check out Project Farm or Gamers Nexus as well. And a few others depending on the niche.
@@BleakVision I wouldn't be surprised if, as an independent reviewer, he had a greater influence on what's going on in Garmin than if he were employed there :-)
Except for all the other people that have been doing it for years... hope sucking up to someone you don't know got you something besides this comment, loser
I've had my Epix for a couple of weeks and I keep coming back to this content. Thanks!
Even after all these videos I'm torn between the 7x and epix. I may have an opportunity to get one and I'm drowning myself in these videos, love the work you do!
Me too. The 7X flashlight is pretty handy i guess. But that Epix screen is 🔥
So glad I watched this - if only for the single tip that turning off Always On and switching to Gesture Mode has just boosted my battery life from 5 to 11 days 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks as always for such an informative review! EPIX gen2 is the big winner for me… weekly charging is no biggie and the 64K colors closes the deal. 🤙🏼
To enable/disable touch without going through the menu, hold the down and start buttons simultaneously.
oh my, thank you! So easy, I love it
Wow, best discovery after two years
Thanks!
Thanks Michael - every much appreciated!!!
Hi, I've seen tons of Garmin EPIX videos on youtube but you remain one of the best. I want to try to share with you my experience of daily use for 2 years of another Garmin watch with AMOLED screen: Garmin Venu. I immediately fell in love with a particular watch face that I have never changed in these two years. Despite having automatic shutdown of the screen after 10 seconds and adaptive brightness, I recently noticed that many pixels have remained frozen with the background image that I have always used. I wanted to switch to EPIX just to keep the AMOLED screen that I really appreciated, but I can't afford to have this problem every two years, considering the cost of this smartwatch.
Thanks for sharing valuable user experience.. Ever complained to Garmin?
Quick hint for you and others by the way you can go up in the menu instead of going down all the way to the bottom it goes straight there if that makes sense. Up once puts you at the bottom.
Great Review! I was on the fence about the Epix 2 and Ultra. Your review was the reason I purchased the Epix 2 yesterday and currently configuring the settings. I had an Apple Watch but the battery was always terrible. Even now when I go Kayaking or Paddling for 4-6hrs in one day the watch dies halfway through. Or when I go cycling 30-50miles in one day the watch barely held on. Needed something more connected to the outdoors vs a fancy watch. Glad I made this purchase! Thanks for your vids!!!
I just pick up a Epix a year after this video. This is very helpful.
I already have an Instinct 2 Solar and much of the functionality are similar on both watches. Thanks again for the detail review.
Hey I just bought an Epix 2 Sapphire coming from an instinct 2 as well (surf version) how did you like the upgrade? Mine should hopefully be in by Saturday
@@jakehardy5997 I love it. It has been on my wrist everyday since I got it. Literally.
Watched your video before I bought the watch, and again now after I have it. Great video! Learned so many tidbits about my watch.
Great video Ray! It helped me decide to pull the trigger on the 16gb model (32gb not available in Canada yet). Definitely a steep learning curve coming from an AW, but will complement my Garmin Edge well and finally lock me into one ecosystem! Looking forward to seeing how the body battery tracking matches up to my overall “feeling of health” on a day to day basis.
Thanks for the in depth review. Really appreciate the time you took to make this.
Bought the watch based on this review. THANKS for such a detailed explanation.
Nice Watch…for sure better than the first Epix (that I owned…) the issue is the price tag and the pricing policy of Garmin lately… not a brand for athletes anymore but a brand for wealthy people!
Sold the galaxy watch 4 classic and purchased the epix, thanks.
This watch is beautiful (AMLOED display) mine is already in the mail, cant wait to get it, thanks for this in depth review, subscribed!
Excellent as always and you have given me the information and going to buy the Epix. (due to your content, I have bought 2 watches in the past). I think GARMIN should be employing you. Good work and please keep going…
So much better info than i could find from Garmin. Thanks!
I've got to talk myself out of getting one of these to replace my Forerunner 935
I know I’m a moth late, but man this is such an amazing review. Thank you!!
I just received my Epix yesterday, my first Garmin and I'm blown away! I have a feeling that Garmin has converted many Garmin hold outs with this display, for me personally it was the only thing holding me back after being spoiled with beautiful Samsung watch displays. This watch has exceeded my expectations! Thanks for posting these super useful deep dive! Loved the Street Fighter reference! Lol
Thanks!!
Flex?
@@gudelauneee Typo! From all the excitement! Lol
Great info, helped me out big time thanks
Yesss inject the Epix coverage directly into my veins
Cost for Epix 2 Standard edition now dropped to £399 from Garmin direct. I was able to also use a 30% off voucher via my insurer to get it for £280! I know new models are inbound but for that price I can’t wait! Switching from Apple Watch so looking forward to the change. Thanks for the video!
Hi can you tell me do you find it better than your Apple watch, I'm thinking of buying this and put my apple watch in the drawer.
@@darren6531 I much prefer the additional stats it provides and insights into training by readiness / recovery etc. The maps are really good and easy enough to download. Downsides are that I really did appreciate the ability to receive and respond to watsapp and calls. I also prefer on the Apple Watch how easy it is with listening to music and audiobooks. I found with the Apple Watch it was easy to choose to leave my phone behind whereas with the Garmin I do second guess taking it or not. The screen display options could be better on the Garmin, but settled on something I’m happy with. For me it really comes down to priorities and decision on whether you want a sport / fitness focussed tool or smartwatch. Final thoughts, I’ve found the Garmin reports that I get more deep sleep than my Apple Watch, I’ve also had higher VO2 max score on the Garmin (but marginal really) and of course the additional battery on the Garmin is a huge benefit. I run a lot around London city and the Garmin GPS struggles in some places showing me in the Thames for example - I assume Apple does a better job of adjusting to known paths etc. both devices are not multi-band. I’m waiting for new releases from Garmin and depending on improvements over this iteration I might upgrade. I’m a fan of both if I’m honest and for my level would be satisfied with either.
So ready for Garmin to bring speakers 🔊 to the Fenix and Epix line
I stand TOTALLY correctly - outstanding video and you explained many of the features. Thank you again!
Just sold my Apple Watch ultra for this updating it right now so exited ! ❤
best review I’ve seen yet!! Thank you!
Got one (Sapphire) too, for ~£375 on a sale - seems well worth it; thanks for the review, even though I probably won't need all the stuff 😉
Where you get it for that price?
Thank you, very good presentation. I train in a swimming pool with counter current and the two options I see are Pool swim and open water swim, what would be your selection?
i appreciate the overview, great job familiarizing me with the watch.
Great review, as is the one on comparison with Fenix 7 and the one on how to update. i just got mine and updated it to 7.35. I like the HotKey option and being able to configure the watch from my phone. I am also surprised how well it communicates with my Android phone for notifications and is able to respond to the main notifications like text, and phone calls. I ended up getting the non-saphire model (the others are back-ordered) but prefer the stainless steel bezel and the screen is so clear and bright that I changed the General use brightness to low and Activity use to medium. I also have AOD off for general use as the wrist gesture is so quick.
A bit late to the party but just bought the sapphire edition black titanium with chestnut leather strap looks stunning on wrist and perfect size got a good deal on it some stores here in the uk still want £1000 didn’t pay that tho
This was very helpful as I just bought this watch today. Thank you. 👍😀
Thank you so much for all your hard work and amazing videos! I'm gonna upgrade my Fenix 5 Plus and really can't decide between the Epix and 7 or 7X. I'm a little scared about the Epix battery life as I'm planning 12-hour ultra runs. But that screen... Oh my god. How can I give that up?!
Did you choose/decide? I’m planning to upgrade from my fenix 5! I’m in the same boat I’ve got my first ultra in November!
@@NoThisIsPatrick87 Yes, I'm with the Epix now for a few months and I cannot be happier.
Man gave me the best tutorial for a watch with so many features. Great video!
What a fantastic review, thank you!! Had the garmin 255 for a few weeks and think I should of got the epix now. Doh!! 🤦♂️
Ordered the epix. Should Come at 4. March. Can't wait 🙈
Found that you can set a hot key to disable the display, even for gestures, which might save a countless number of gesture activations, a smidge of battery life I imagine. Can tap screen or any button to view display for the time out duration. Good for maybe when you don't want to give up your location via gesture act at night too.... basically just having display "off", but simpler via a hot key maybe
Just grabbed a standard epix gen 2 for 30% off at bass pro 😭 i cannot wait to start using it
I’d love more info on setting up maps and routes. I got the epix 2 and I’m struggling with the maps for hill walking etc.
Just got my epix gen 2 last week. Agree with everything. I do hate how hard it can feel just to start a workout, esp if it’s not running (strength). And auto-nap not being able to be turned off or naps deleted is a strike against garmin. Why is that not customizable when literally every other inch of garmin seems to be?
Great review. There is a flashlight screen on the Epix though, which I think is also useful without the extra weight of adding LED's to 7X.
Yes, I agree. Double tap 'up' (top left button) to turn it on.
I always have a bike lite on my bike one to many times I ran outta battery with a head lite but I do admit I use Apple lite to see door key holes .
yeahhh this is what i was waiting for. thanks!
Fantastic review thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best pod going. Keep it up lads.
Very well presented and very well explained and clear too.
You most definitely should NOT work for Garmin. Great for them, but we would lose our unbiased reviews. Just keep working for us (consumers). Great review, as always.
At 7:25 he mentions the drop off from the last time he reset all the numbers on his watch. I’m upgrading from a Fenix 3 and haven’t actually used it in a while and would like to start fresh data/numbers. Anyone know how to actually reset the data here? Thanks in advance and thanks for the video.
Great Video. An interesting question for me is. Does it grap the VO2Max around the garmin eco system. I have a Garmin 830 head unit with a breast strap and a Powermeter on my bike. When I train and have a possible new vo2max my old current garmin fenix3 grabs the data but not the recovery recommendations.
Does the line up epix, fenix7 does that ?
Hello, please measure epix or phoenix watts only from the wrist when pedaling a bike? Thank you
Hi, on the outer edge, Sapphire 47mm, there are some numbers, 5,10,15,20 etc. is there anyway of illuminating them or changing their colour as they can only be viewed in daylight
Well done as always ! ! !
You reviews are great, keep it up!
Thanks!!!
Fantastic review as always… cheers
I have the watch, but I don't have the schedule option in Nighttime Dispsay waht you are showing. I can only enter a fix date when it starts and wehen in ends. But no schedule for each day? Do I need to change something to get the schedule?
I've just had a software update and the schedule option is now there.
Do you think this would be a good choice for ice climbing?
Thanks For info filled Video. I think there should be a mix mode of activities like when i go to Gym, i do yoga for 15 min, then Run for 30 min and do some weight training. I don't like the mode changing in my watch all this time , i wanna record it as one activity.
You can add broadcast heart rate to the quick tools that pop up when you hold the upper left button. I use it often.
Yup, lots of shortcut options for sure!
How did you add it to the shortcut? I have to get to the sensor options first before I can choose broadcast heart rate
@@setiawanliem5196 tried press and hold?
How does this compare to the Garmin Venu 2 Plus?
Does the Epix come with fast charging ? do you have an estimation of how long it takes to get a full charge ? Thanks
is it possible to get a white screen in the garmin epix gen 2? as in a white background when you for example show data, diagrams, maps, etc etc or is it always gonna be black in the background?
Hi, Ray Thanks for the detailed video! There is one thing I can't find any info on anywhere: Can you turn off both Always On and Wrist Gesture at the same time, so that the only way to turn on the screen is to press a button or tap the screen? I know it's possible in Sleep Mode, but I mean in general use and activities.
Yes u can I did the same thing on my Epix gen 2
Do you think (or know) if Garmin will release a 51mm version of the Epix in the near future?
I have a 7 month old Epix2 and love it. I recently enabled PulseOx mode during sleep and noticed it doesn’t always record every night. Is the PulseOx during sleep option disabled below a certain battery level if the battery is running low? I didn’t see anything in the manual in that regard but could have missed it. I typically charge when the battery drops below a day remaining when it shows hours left (3% or so left).
How does the Fenix 7 / EPIX handle phone notifications.
I've had a Fenix 5 for years now (with a brief spell with a Galaxy Watch to compare with) and the Garmin WhatsApp / email / messenger notifications are truly horrible and have stopped me considering upgrading from the 5.
Can you tell me if they have improved the UI especially around real worl situations where you have loads of messages going through a group WhatsApp. The old one just keeps showing the first message in the chain from the point I last opened the chat in my phone which is pointless.
I know it's not a sports feature but these are smart connected devices with phone notifications which is a big thing for a lot of people but no one really delves into the phone connected features much beyond the IQ store and Garmin health ecosystem
I was wondering if they’ve changed anything to the usual only two ConnectIQ-Datafield limitation per activity profile on these new models or if it stayed the same? Can’t find anything on this anywhere. Thanks in advance!
(Ok I’ve seen that you’ve answered this question on the written-review comment section. For anyone wondering, it stayed the same... 👎🏻)
This looks great and I am tempted. Any idea if there will be an update to their golf line? The Approach s is due a serious update. s62 was a big disappointment.
Low key flexing his VO2 max
I do not seem to get the same menu items as you? trying to modify the GPS settings for my walk and run activities. I am using the Garmin Connect app
hi , i wish you did an extensive review how the fenix 7x pro sapphire works. I bought one recently and there are no precise videos how to utilize the features. Everyone only states the flashlight, only discuss the surface.
is the epix edition at 1:04 the exact same color as the one at 1:14 ? the later timestamp shows the frame of the watch appearing darker than the former timestamp. Just wanting to understand whether it is the same Black Titanium edition or not?
Only one ever shown in the video, just lighting conditions can vary, making it appear different. The exception is the ski section, where DesFit let me borrow some footage of his skiing (white titanium).
Thorough review! Just wish it was 44mm.
You mean the band 44mm?
Any videos or examples of what satellite maps look like with birds eye?! I have seen videos on fenix 5/6 and with this newer resolution display maybe it would look even better?!
Tnx for al the in depth reviews! 💪🏻👊🏻
My main sport is swimming and I have tried a few devices with speakers and microphones that are rated for swimming but never last or need to dry out for a good period before use. Speakers and microphones rely on a diaphragm to work and getting them wet has to affect the quality. Maybe they will come out with a Epix sans rating for Pool and Open Water swimming but it would be no use to me.
Thanks for the video. Trying to decide if I want to switch from AW or try Garmin. Love the display on the Epix. But the size is too large for me so may settle for the Fenix 7s. What are the chances they bring out a smaller version of the Epix?
Love the video, do you have an updated video for the epix gen 2?
This is the Epix Gen 2 (confusingly, I know, gen 1 was a square watch released a decade ago).
I'm so sorry thank you for the reply. Do you plan on doing an updated video with the most recent system updates?
Can you do or get a female guest presenter to go over the watch and sizes for female sports and ultra runners. Many women are smaller and which watch options may suit them for weight size and strap comfort compared to the mens builds.?
Very helpful! Thank you !
Man, this watch is gourgeous! I just wish there was an Epi2x (Epix 2x). I'm a big guy and I'm used to the 51 mm sized watches.
I, too, would be curious if this was in the works.
I just received mine and it seems tiny after wearing an "X" for years. I suppose the other half will appreciate the reduction when I belt her in the head with it during the night though.
@@andrewhussey2002 this is both sad and hilarious. Mine is on the way. I'm not sure why they wouldn't make a bigger size. I guess we'll have to be the Guinea pigs. Can you get used to it? Hopefully the market demand shows that the viability of a larger watch.
@@andrewhussey2002 I just got mine. It feels way too small. I may send it back.
@@johnathanjackson6258 I came from a Tactix Delta to an Epix. Struggling getting used to the smaller size. Screen is nice.
I’m trying to understand if, when in always on mode, does it always turns the brightness up when moving the arm, or can we have it only doing it if we touch the screen or press a button?
Thanks
Very happy with my purchase… until I tried to play golf “cannot load maps” startup began to appear. Can’t load the golf mapping rendering the app useless. Any solution? I’ve tried all the on offs, resets, updates everything. TIA
Just bought mine. Dumping my series 9 Apple Watch. Hopefully I’m making a good pick
I have a question about maps , what maps are included in the watch when you bye an epix pro 47 standard edition? My maps are wery bad the don't show lakes and Terrain and small roads.
Do a have to Subscribe too Garmin maps to get that sort of maps?
epic content, thank you!
Hi, help needed, I can’t get out of the activity of ‘bike’, if I go back it takes me to the watch face. Please help
Didn’t see it. Can you change brightness to customize per activity, say Uber bright for hiking, medium for gym, low for yoga and low as possible for tactical?
No, I don’t see any obvious way of doing that unfortunately.
I have a Polar Stride Bluetooth sensor and I'm having a hard time trying to get my Epix Gen 2 to pair with it. I've tried the sensors & accessories options in the watch settings but nothing seems to work. I've also made sure the sensor had a fresh battery. i'm wondering if this is even compatible.
You are my go-to guy. When it comes to all my Garmin watches. I was curious about your opinion between this and the Fenix 7. I'm 54 years old. I do hikes, walks and some bicycling but nothing major. I currently own a Fenix 6x sapphire. If it was up to you, what would be a better upgrade this one or the Fenix 7? I currently get about 5 to 6 days of battery life with my 6x Sapphire. Your opinion means a lot. Thanks a lot
Just got the epix 2. Which workout is closest to jumping rope and boxing ?
Can you set the workout (run, bike) as "touch off" but only activate the touch for the map? Or is it 1:0, all touch on or all touch off during i.ex. a run?
Weird questions maybe but how would this look on a skinny wrist and are the buttons hard to press?
Would epix survive the whóe iron man race? Or is Fenix better option? Like epix screen so the only to validate is the battery for longer race like half or full iron man. Thx
Yes, easily. Even with every feature enabled on the biggest battery burning options you’d never use in an Ironman, by battery was still clearing north of 20 hours GPS time.
Adding Health snapshot has apparently changed. Just got a new epix2 and installed the latest update and it’s in sports/activities list, but prompts for text entry. 🤷♀️
That’s super weird and sounds like a bug. What’d it ask for?
Can you replace the battery on this watch?
Thanks!
A direct comparison Fenix 7 and Epix is still coming up, right?
Yup, got it largely edited tonight. Just need to add some footage in.
Hi there! One question... I'm more into cycling now... How this works or syncs with the Edge cycling computer?? What's the ideal way to use it?
Yup, it'll sync all the data back and forth automatically. If I was using both, I wouldn't record the workout on the watch, but just the Edge. I'd wear the watch though, so Body Battery and other 24x7 metrics were up to date. The workout itself will sync behind the scenes to the watch.