Garmin Epix 2 First Impressions VS Fenix 7X
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Table of content
0:00 - intro
1:48 - Meet up with the watches on the tables
3:02 - Compare Gorilla VS Sapphire glass
4:08 - MIP VS AMOLED screens
11:15 - How is it to sleep with Epix
13:42 - Flashlight
16:44 - Details of elements in screen
17:59 - Mapping
21:30 - Activity Data data-field
23:03 - Look on wrist
25:20 - Final personal thoughts
27:35 - Ending
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- On the 7 (not X) only 6 data screens are available.
- You can change the map color on the Epix (automatic night / day, contrast mode, manual dark, manual light)
Thank you for the info about data field on the non X model.
Also thank you about the map, I just found it and it work, I can now have a white map.
I really think they put the black one by default to save battery life however.
Exactly. The white color drains battery on amoled screen. The black is more power safe.
I upgraded from the fenix 6X to the Epix 2 and got 8 days out of the battery, including 1.5 hours of indoor and GPS activities per day, this was with screen off, gesture on, GPS only, maps in dark mode.
The Epix screen is gorgeous to look at, very sharp, hi res and with lots of detail.
However I felt like whenever I touched it I was using up more battery with the screen on.
I decided to return it and got the fenix 7X SS instead.
After 1 week I am at just over 50% doing the same activities, so essentially double the battery.
The 7X screen is crisper and has better contrast than my 6X had, but not as nice as the Epix screen of course.
But I am happier with the 7X SS not having to think about battery life.
Mark I have a fénix 6X and i have the same doubt. For me is importante the battery, but I want know what others thing your considered to return from epix to fénix?
@@andreshenao6574 Double the battery, so I only have to charge half as much.
I like the bigger screen, even though it's not as hires as epix.
Screen always on for F7X is normal, Epix always on consumes a lot of battery
Unfortunately we can't have everything. I think I still prefet my 7X but using it back for the first time after a week with the epix make me realise how great the Epix 2 screen is awesome.
Still for my use, if I had to keep only one, that would be the Fenix 7X.
Hi Mark, I have same opinion. I have Tactix Delta and waiting for Echo. Do U think that accuracy of heart rate senzor elevate 4 is really better than that on F6x/Tactix Delta?
@@janmasek699 I found the HR v3 already to be very good. I did notice that HR v4 locked on a little quicker and had more consistent readings.
It also monitored a little better while swimming.
Wow! I watched a dozen of other videos on this subject and this is the first one I see where attention is paid to the way a water droplet is rendered on the screen. Well done, Sir! Thanks!
Ahah!! Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed!
I have a Garmin Fenix 6 x Saphire but i love the Epix 2 Titanium
thanks for the wrist comparison, mine is 17cm, definitely going for the 47mm fenix 7. and you got the camera exposure right when filming the epix 2.
So I just received my new Epix Gen 2 sapphire, and still setting it up/learning where everything is/charging it to full. Got a question about the black band. Is the buckle made of titanium like the watch? Or is it just an ordinary metal buckle? Thanks!
That is a good question. I got it on my wrist actually and I can't say out of doupt what kind of metal it is. But the top part, the one that attach to the watch is plastic.
Exceptional content. Bravo 👏
Thanks! :)
I think if your a Garmin user in the past and used to battery life. You have to just turn off the always on. The gesture mode to me works great. 16 days seems like it may do close to that easy. I’m using the epix now and may use it until the tactix echo comes. I had the delta and love the look.
Hi Dan. Yes I currently testing the charge time in always on mode. I will then do it with gesture.
Time charge seam more resonable with gesture.
But I really love the fact that I can see the time without moving when I work at my desk.
I have and love Tactix Delta too. Do U know some information about Echo?
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I’m stuck between getting the 7X or the Epix2. Which would you recommend? I have a wonderful (FenixHM65R-T) headlamp but sometimes I forget to bring it. Would the 7X give enough light for a jog in the woods at night? Thank you
Thank you for your video.Is there a Chinese font preinstalled in epix2 watch?
I don't recognize chinese symbol but there is some asian language available and I am pretty sure chinese is one of them.
Can I use force black/yellow and lava red black watch bands on epix 2? Its says the compatible devices are forerunner models. Can I do something to make them fit if it does not? Where I can get bigger selection of bands? The bands that are compatible with epix 2 on the official website are just few and they suck.
Any quickfit 22mm wrist band will be fine.
Other 22mm band should be fine to even if they are not officially listed but I didn't tested it.
Great Review!
Thanks!
I have the Venu2s and love it... why? Its more slim, flat....just a simpler look, easy to wear. This Fenix or Epics stuff is absolutely great for sure but too big and just doesn't look nice. Especially not good to sleep with for sleep tracking.
That's why Garmin produce so many watches. I hate the venu series. Every body got something for their tastes.
Can you try to increase detail settings on the Fenix 7 and see how that compares?
Also note you see dark theme on Epix since you have set this to auto switch. You can override this.
Hi Luke. Both watch was at maximum detail on the map.
Thank you about the map color I find it! 🙂
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Thanks very much, appreciate the info. Tough choice I think for outdoor hiking since they both have pro/cons.
What screen brightness does the fenix 7X have in your video?
Hum. I don't remember but if you take a look at that last video I remember I put it at 100% th-cam.com/video/1FpYb5mfAEI/w-d-xo.html
That is my complete review.
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Ahah!! Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed!
Hi guys, my wrist is 17 cm and some mm, and I have Tactix Delta 51 mm with no problems. Bigger display is really better and same is battery life. And my watches sits firmly on my wrist. Why do U prefer smaller watches with similar wrist like my wrist?
I think it's just about getting use to it. Also, for many people it will be all about weight.
I’m stuck between getting the 7X or the Epix2. Which would you recommend? I have a wonderful (FenixHM65R-T) headlamp but sometimes I forget to bring it. Would the 7X give enough light for a jog in the woods at night? Thank you
Depend of what is more important for you.
If it's for the lamp and battery go with the enduro for sure.
If it's for the price, go for the enduro, it worth the extra.
If it's for the look, take the one that please you the most, the lamp on the fenix is still fantastic.
Take a look at my enduro 2 full review there is a chapter in it where I compare both light.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox thank you for your reply! I got the Garmin 7X Sapphire Solar last night for 700 usd. They had some discounts and price matching going on for the 7XSS so I couldn’t pass up such a good deal.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I’m watching your full review right now kind sir
@@PascalMarquisUnbox been using my Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar for a few weeks now and love it but been thinking of exchanging it for the EPIX2. Would this be a mistake? I’m having a very hard time making up my mind. Battery life and flashlight are amazing on my 7XSS but that amoled screen is calling my name on the Epix2 lol. What should I do? Only have a few days left to decide. I think the heart rate accuracy on the Epix2 might be better since the 7XSS is kind of big and might move more while running. But that flashlight is very neat!! Which would you recommend more
@@gustavogo2915 What did you end up with? I’m trying to decide between instinct 2x, fenix 7 sapphire solar, enduro 2 or Epix 2. Tough
Upgraded from the Fenix 6x Pro to the Fenix 7 SS and the sceen on the Fenix is definitely "brighter". The screen on the Fenix 7SS is so dim indoors and this even shows in your video how much better the Fenix 6 screen is. Whats the point of having amazing battery life on these new watches if the screen doesn't look as good as the older model...
The display of your fenix 6 and 7 is the same. The only difference you get here is the screen. Saphire crystal screen are tougher, but not as clear as gorilla glass. You had the same option on fenix 6 series and would had get the same result. I personally prefet to have that sapphire screen to avoid scratch even if it look more dimmed.
To me the f6 with no sapphire locks better especially on (map comparison) sense
The gorilla glass make it clearer of course. But I can't say it was a very faire comparaison with my studio light reflection. The difference is not that huge with human eye.
As a Garmin user since fenix 2, have to say all the X version are way to big, all the S version are way to small, and all the screens are shit. until Epix 2, is just about the size, and the display is the one I have waited for so many years. you don't have to make the display on always. 16 days battery life is more than just good. Resolution is way more better than Fenix 7 series, so no need to make the watch big. More important, epix 2 is much lighter. As you personally like big watches with Fenix kinda screen, I personally like epix 2 with amoled screen, if you don't like it, you will get used to it.
In the swimming mode Garmin Epix 2 misses in average 25 meters on the 200 miters distance . How can the measurement accuracy be improved? Reset settings - did not help, perhaps the Epix 2 is non for swimming ...
Hi Andrey. Im a really not a swimmer so it's a bit hard for me to tell. However what I am pretty sure is that GPS signal will defitively be harder to get in water because... Water. 😂
But maybe you can enable the dual frequency mode for that activity.
I got Epix 2 but it will be better that it is little bigger... In my case scenario, I don't need heart rate sensor and I get 23 days of battery in smart watch mode in gesture mode without always on display.
Ahah great! Well I agree with you about the size that would be great if they did a Epix 2X.
13:28 the heart rate begin to start and it gets lower until 59 at 13:41. thats strange.. just notice that after watching your video 4 times already. im afraid its the same case like apple watch. my heart rate sensor on apple watch SE keeps turning on green after i finished my workout. even after 2 minutes it keeps turning on. really annoying. i hope it doesnt work like that in fenix. also from what i saw from other reviewers, the Epix has lower heart rate accuracy than the fenix 7
Hi Richard. Yea I realise it to and it's weird. All my watches are on my desk and I don't see that really often. Probably because it was on the mat. I don't know. But anyway the HR work very great to me for both watches.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox just tried the fenix 7, 7x and the epix today at garmin store. They all have the same problem. Seems like it is a common problom in smartwatch
Honestly I didnt know epix 2 got more details in the gps map as opposed to the other 3 with same zoom setting. I think this is definitely a big plus for epix 2.
Yes it's great. It's a resolution thing. I did not try on the new Epix 2 X model, it's probably even better.
While the sapphire screen might be less clear than the Gorilla glass, the first time you get a scratch on the Gorilla glass (and it will eventually happen), the scratch will be clear to see-every time you look at the watch. No thanks!
Ahah!! So well said! 😂
@@PascalMarquisUnbox - I purchased a nice titanium Citizen Eco-Drive watch about 8 years ago. I loved never having to worry about battery life, serious scratches on the bezel or the sapphire glass. Until one day I noticed a huge gouge across the face. That’s when I learned that while it was titanium, it didn’t have a sapphire glass. I guess I just assumed it did because of the titanium-I thought they just went hand in hand. I could have probably had the glass replaced, but my wife and I went Apple Watch Series 5 a couple of years ago instead. And while I love the titanium shell and sapphire glass on the Apple Watch, I grew weary of recharging it twice a day. Plus, I wanted a golf watch.
My new Epix Gen 2 titanium and sapphire watch will be delivered tomorrow. Oh, and I’m also tired of my laser range finder not being able to pick up on the flag. Golf’s about to get so much more fun!
@ur outrdriven - Oh my goodness! The sapphire screen is perfect, WAY more robust than my previous Apple Watch Edition with Titanium shell and Sapphire display. Apple might call it “sapphire,” but it’s definitely of lower quality, because i could see micro scratches on it. Garmin seems to have gotten it right. My display is incredible, and I would expect that not to change, like, ever!
@ur outrdriven - My advice: If you’re, say, a spelunker, and have a tendency to hit the face of the watch against the sharp protrusions found on a cave wall, then perhaps a robust screen protector could help to lessen the shock to the sapphire. Because while sapphire is EXTREMELY resistant to scratches (good luck trying to scratch it), banging the face of the watch repeatedly against a hard-rock surface could result in a crack.
I bought my Epix Gen 2 to replace my Apple Watch Series V (titanium and sapphire), but I wasn’t impressed with the Apple Watch Ultra’s anemic battery life enough to buy one, even with the 60-hour update. The most exciting features for me with the Gen 2 are the preloaded golf courses, as well as being able to tap into both L1 and L5 satellite bands in multi-satellite mode-a.c.c.u.r.a.t.e!! And the biggest question I could answer is: Would I buy this same watch again? Absolutely! I did debate between the Gen 2 and the Fenix 7, and the Gen 2 won out due to its very bright and clear AMOLED display. Sure, the Fenix 7’s battery lasts longer, but coming from an Apple Watch that required me to charge it twice a day (if you’re very active, it uses up a lot more battery), 14 to 16 days of battery life with the Gen 2 seemed like forever. Good luck!
@ur outrdriven - You’re very welcome! Yes, I disabled “always on” mode, which increased battery life from about 6 days to 16 days. Then I continued fiddling with the settings and somehow ended up with 14 days of battery life. And I haven’t been able to figure out what setting I changed to bump it back up to 16 days. Eventually I may stumble upon that setting, but in the meantime, 14 days is nothing to sneeze at, and I’m VERY happy with the watch. Regarding the “always on” setting, really, when I’m not looking at the watch, there’s no need for it to be displaying the screen and using battery needlessly. And it’s so responsive to my wrist twist, it’s almost like it’s in “always on” mode. Hope this helped!
pulse 62 ?what ?? 8:36
Yea it's weird. I would say it might be from last reading it might had get from my finger when I was holding it.
I hear that amoled screens degrade over time.
Is there something that doesn't degrade over time? 😉
I don't think amoled is any worse that other. It's use in television and phone since couple of years now. My phone is 5 year old and have amoled screen. Still look fantastic.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox You're right.☺
Resumindo: o Epix 2 é um Fenix 7 com Amoled. Pronto 👍🏻🇧🇷
The flash light??!! buy a front light or a flashlight. the big problem with the Epix is the battery life, but it has the advantage that the maps are more detailed
Maps are more details, but also on a smaller screen.
About flash light, it's more on the every day use that I like it.
I do have many flashlight, it's just that this one is always on my wrist.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I’ve been using my Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar for a few weeks now and love it but been thinking of exchanging it for the EPIX2. Would this be a mistake? I’m having a very hard time making up my mind. Battery life and flashlight are amazing on my 7XSS but that amoled screen is calling my name on the Epix2 lol. What should I do? Only have a few days left to decide. I think the heart rate accuracy on the Epix2 might be better since the 7XSS is kind of big and might move more while running. But that flashlight is very neat!! Which would you recommend more?
I’m the same way now 😂 better screen low battery and no flash light I keep my garmin 7X sapphire solar for now
only fenix 7x and 6x pro because it is much bigger. 22mm strap is worn by my wife and kids
That 7X must look big on your wife unless she is a giant. I’m 183cm tall and I feel the 7X is too big and heavy. I went with the Epix 2 and love it.
@@TurreTuntematon same here, long time Fenix X user, I never mind when sport, but for any other use case X was to big. Going Epix for sure.