Garmin Fenix 7X after 30 days - Regrets?
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- I've had the Garmin Fenix 7X for a month now - Am I still happy that I picked it over the 6X or the new Epix 2?
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Not much new in this one but answering the questions I keep getting about whether I am happy with my choice - anyone got the 7X and feel the same? Or any skinny latte drinkers out there with an Epix they are loving? 🤣
None of those. Need some frorerunner 955 on my feminine wrists!
No. Still Happy with my 6x😉
Loving the epix.
I'm upgrading from the 5X. I can't wait!!
Great work!
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the accuracy of both the fenix7 and the epix. I've had the 3, 3hr, 5x and 6. I upgraded to the 3hr simply because it had the wrist HRM, but the other swaps were all because I was frustrated with poor HRM accuracy. Every model seemed to over-promise and underdeliver. My fenix 6 was rubbish for tracking heart rate, and frequently lost connectivity with my garmin hrm strap...
So, a long-winded way of asking - is the 7 worth revisiting the fenix range???
Love the fact you answered the Question straight away.
Still watched the full video 👍🏻 keep it up
Like to keep the people who only have 30 seconds free happy. 😂
LOVE THE FACT THAT HE GETS RIGHT INTO IT - NO BS - DIRECT AND STRAIGHTFORWARD
I really appreciate your no BS approach to letting us know what is what. Very helpful, and entertaining of course!
Mark - this is an awesome video. You are so spot on with your honesty and simplicity with breaking down points and features - what is useful and what is not really. Love love love the humor w straight forward thoughts. And totally with you on jacking up all of the features to get the best, brightest features even if you have to charge ever so slightly more often. Great video all around. Loved the BMW comparison.
I upgraded from a Fenix 5 plus to a 7 recently and I am really happy with the upgrade, it’s an easier decision to move two models up than one. The addition of the Body Battery is a big improvement for me over the 5 plus. If I had the 6, I don’t think I could of justified it to my self (well to my wife really)
I have the Epix it’s fantastic ..went from 5 plus to Epix …so nice to easy see the screen…and as you say the body battery 🔋 is really one of the new functions I looking at much more the expected …and it is feeling like it spot on!!!
@@sammenil1498 Yes, I have felt the body battery to be accurate so far.
Yeah the wife factor ... good to keep the sanity in the decision-making process.
@@basengelblik5199 I told her my Fenix 5 Plus told me there was an update when I plugged it in to the computer.....a Fenix 7!
Ordered my epix from the original 5. I honestly think if my 5 had maps in it I wouldn’t even have upgraded.
So many people worried about upgrading and here I am still sporting the 5X saphire and original Instinct. They do everything I need as a cycler and hiker.
Great video and lots of useful information.
Thank you very much. You gave a very well-structured overview of the three watches and always said what YOUR priority is in each point. It was very objective and I didn't have the feeling that it was advertising. I liked it very much.
One of the most perfect PRACTICAL reviews I've seen. Kudos!
All things considered, I’m surprised that Mark is so unconvinced about the upgrade to the 7X, the touchscreen is a revolution to the Garmin menu system.
I do a lot of hiking and upgraded just for the touchscreen map.
The 7 is so much more responsive than the 6. I use garmin for many years but I really enjoy the touchscreen for non-activities. More than I‘d have thought. And I have to say that my first thought when I took the 7 out of the box was „wow it looks so much nicer“ and I felt the 6 immediately looked like some ancient tech. I like the new features and the small tweaks to common guy items makes usage way more convenient as well. All in all I love my F7X Solar. Just wish it would integrate better with iOS.
Hi from Belize. Love your videos. Thank you very much. I am medium to small built but got myself the 6x in part due to Arnold in your video.
I was not a former Garmin watch owner... Personally, I do like the "prettier" screen of the Epix 2. I felt the battery life was more than enough for the activities I use the watch for... hiking and biking. The Epix typically lasts 7 days or more before I need a recharge, which is longer than I'm ever going to be out on the trail without a stop some place, where I could recharge if needed. The watch really looks good, love the screen!!
Thanks for the review. You answered the question I most needed, the swipe map feature is exactly what I need coming from a world without this ie., no 6X. Going to go ahead and upgrade at next watch purchase and spend the money for the 7X. Very useful info and loved that you came back months later to answer the questions you are asked. Same thing we all wrestle with.......was it worth it or not! Thanks again, and NO - don't sell the kids, but good luck with the watch
brilliant. answered all the questions i had without the fluff. i just subscribed.
Great video.
Large reason I moved from all the amoled smartwatches I tried to the Fenix 5x was the screen visibility in bright sunlight... Can't beat the Fenix. Plus being the sapphire version I can drive a nail with the thing if I need to without damaging it.
I pulled the trigger on the f7x an switched from f5p. I am amazed and happy. Thanks for your review!
Great vid. Love the humour.
Love the real life experience sharing.
Keep it up!
Always intelligent, concise reviews.
Nice practical videos, great sense of humour. Like it.
I love how you broke this down. I picked up the Fēnix 6 Pro 2 years ago from the basic 5. I loved the updates and based on this, I will save my money for the newest one when my 6 Pro kicks the bucket. Hopefully not for another two years.
Great honest video Mark, love it, nearly as much as the t shirt.
Currently have the 6 sapphire, think I can wait until the 7 is in the sale.
Keep the videos coming
Thanks for honest and good review 👍
Excellent, informative review, thanks. For me personally the significantly increased battery life (with solar) is definitely worth it. YMMV of course.
love the fenix 7, have the 7s and the battery life alone is worth the upgrade - wore the watch for 2 weeks straight without recharging
Great review and comparaison. So relevant. You won a new subscriber. Thanks for your work and warm hello from 🇮🇱
I upgraded to a fenix 7x Sapphire Solar from an Apple Watch v5 in a direct trade. I’m not sure how the other party got the fenix (gift, I think), but he lusted after the fruity product, so I gladly traded him. He’s happy, and I’m ecstatic! I absolutely love the fenix 7!
Quality straight talking video that hits the nail on the head. Big price, small upgrades. I would of course love the 7 and would use the scrollable map function when trail running, but I got my Fenix 6 for 375 a year and a half ago and could sell it ( maybe ) for 200. Then to fork out the extra for the small improvements would hurt. Happy with the 6 so maybe will wait for the 8.
the 8 will probably be launched in 3 years specially with how the world is right now, so don't even bother waiting
Where did you buy it for 375? I currently use an Apple Watch, but want to go Garmin. Was going to buy the 7 to be “future proof”, but a 6 for less than 400 would be perfect. (I also want to pair it with the HRM Pro)
@@miguelosterroht I bought a second hand 6 pro sapphire for 350. It looks like new not even a single scratch on it. I am very happy with it!
@@miguelosterroht yeah just keep an eye on ebay. i just got a 6pro for $230 last month. i love having new fancy stuff, but couldn't pass up this price
@@miguelosterroht If you are still looking Argos has the 6x Pro (non sapphire) for £359 or the 6 Pro for £305
Thank you for your review, Mark. I was looking into buying a Fenix and couldn't decide if I should go for v6 or v7. Since I will most likely never use maps, I ended up buying the much cheaper v6 Sapphire as it's 65% of the price of a new v7 Sapphire. Thanks again!
Great review Mark, this has helped me decide on the upgrade. 👍
Went from 5xplus to 7x and absolutely loved it especially the light. Sadly my Woodley parkrun gave me just over 5k and zero cadence and very low HR 😭 sent it back as it had a fault, staying with my rough and ready 5x. Great channel 👍
Agreed, I went from a 3Hr to a 6x Pro so will wait until the 9! Did wonder if your aggravation over course vs watch distance during ultras would be even worse with the more accurate 7 given it will be measuring you stepping off the course for a wee and milling around an aid station.
Great review! Much appreciated.
Great update video. I do like the NATO Bond on the Arnie watch 😉🙌😎
I’m still using my Suunto X6HR, bought in 2006 but think it’s time I upgraded as I’m on my last strap (can’t get them anymore) and it’s held together with superglue and electricians tape.
I’ve got to admit it’s been faultless over all of those years and I’ve logged thousands of heart rate data but the 7X looks tempting.
best reviews on the net! thanks for sorting it out Mark! il buy your 6s :D
Very helpful video. Thanks!
I really enjoyed that review and found it useful. Now ordered a 7X
Been thinking to upgrade my 6x to 7x solar, but after seeing your video. I made up my mind... Instead of trade in my 6x for newer version, i ended up with adding new instinct 2 solar in my collection.. sometimes it's good to have lighter and simple watch to wear during workout sessions
completely agree with you.
the 7x Solar is a crazy cool device, but not worth the additional cost -from a normal perspective.
But I would neveer go back and the LED is an unique selling point!
Best LED light demonstration I had see!
50k Congrats!
I always choose the Garmin X model, I had a S version on Descent MK2 and GPS was slow. I also had the 6X but charging very week is a huge disadvantage. Thanks for the video, I will upgrade to the 7X solar.
Nice video. Down to brass tacks, no fancy words, straight facts. Like your style.
Thank you for this! I used to have a Fenix 3 which I loved and was considering the 7 or Epix. I hadn’t appreciated though that the 7x is the same size as the old 3 and liked the size of that, I didn’t find it too big. Plus you’re right about how it looks, I want my device to look “Grrrrrr” even if I don’t 😆. So given that I liked the size of my old Fenix 3 I’ve ordered the 7x. I think the Epix would feel a bit small even if it has got the fancy screen.
Fenix 5s upgrade to 6 Pro just ordered, thanks for all your info Mark. 5s lasted me 5 yrs but the battery was only last 36 hrs now, and the back light was kaput. Looking forward to the new one, and only £369 on amazon UK at the moment. A good £50 cheaper than a 945, and half the price of a 7. Bargain.
Now youve said it, I kind of agree. Ive wanted an AMOLED Fenix for the longest of time and still do but the price is crazy and I thought my 6X Pro was bad enough.
Going from Fenix 5 to 7 solar is what I would do. Having maps for the bike will be handy with long rides coming up. Battery life will be a plus too, my 5 has been less impressive from about a year in but been stable since.
You are so right Fenix 7x great watch, I have the Fenix 6 pro and Fenix 5x, had my 7x month too.
Great explanation. Thanks heaps.
EPIX for me. The screen in outdoor bright sunlight is worth it! Game changer. And the battery lasts 1-2 weeks easily. Battery is good enough to complete multi day ultra marathons and still have enough battery to last the rest of the week… the Epix is superior. There is no reason to need more battery unless in extended multi week long survival situations in which case the Enduro is best… this means the Fenix series is sort of a tweener now. Epix all the way. The build quality of the Epix is amazing it feels like it’s built like a tank… the Fenix feels cheaper imo
Brilliant video. Thank you
I have an Instinct now and want to upgrade to a 6x sapphire but the 7x solar sapphire is so awesome but also $400 more. I think it’s the 6x sapphire for me. Thx for the honest review. Subbed
I bit the bullet and upgraded from the 6 to the 7x.
Still waiting for it to arrive but the larger screen with solar and touch(which I want for maps), torch, plus sapphire over gorilla glass will make it seem like I'm getting something!
I agree that it's not worth the price to upgrade when you look at it in terms of pure specs but the 7 pretty much solved all the minor gripes I had with the 6 so I should be happy with it and won't need another watch for its lifetime!
Unless some new obscure sport gets invented which I suddenly get really into and only the 8 will track it 😂
Edit: this is the second video I've seen from you, both covering the fenix 7, and I've subbed for the straight talking and upfront opinions. Need more of this sort of stuff
There is a torch feature on the Garmin Phoenix 6 you make display bright white - very useful. I think the only real advantage of the 7 over the 6 is the ability to pan and zoom the maps. I just bought the Garmin titanium metal bracelet for my Garmin Phoenix 6. A huge improvement on the rubber strap for comfort and looks brilliant.
I'm a new sub and your quality is such that your channel is probably going to grow exponentially very soon!
I’ve been using the Fenix 3 for years. I decided to go for the 7x as I wanted HR and TBH I’ve been behind the versions for years so thought I’d I’m gonna keep this 5-6 years again I’ll go for the later sensor tech. But it was hard to turn down some of the 6 used options.
Great video as always! Cheers
Yea i still have a 3hr. I was kinda waiting for them to add lte so I can accept calls on the Fenix line. Kinda surprised it's still not available. I'd probably go with the 7x over the epix. I want to charge a watch as little as possible and like the flashlight and solar.
I have been using the Fenix 3 sapphire for quite a few years myself, the price for the 7X put me into a little bit of shock but using it for the first 3 to 4 days seems pretty nice, hopefully this will hold steady with the technology upgrades in the future, so it’ll be no problem to use this for the next 4 to 5 years!
Just recently switched from Polar to Garmin and wasn’t sure what to get finally settled in and got the 6X and very happy with my choice especially after this video! To me Garmin is far better then my old watch and the 6X sapphire is kinda the best of both worlds as far as training and throw a nice band on it or leave it and still go out to a fancy place and still looks great! Thanks for the review!!🤙
Nice review! Thanks!
I bought a 6X Pro a month ago and am in love with it. I like all the workout and body/sleep stats, it's super rugged, just a great companion.
Same here. Bought the 6x pro for a good price and this watch blew me away after many years of Suunto..
No trouble sleeping with them? X version is huge.
@@sergeant_dornan_ none actually. The flickering leds underneath bothered me at times because if you have your arm up around your head the light may escape and hit your eyelids. I think i've just adjusted how i hold my arms maybe? I loosen it off a few notches as well.
@@BillLayton interesting. Btw, if the green light leaks through that means that the watches aren't sitting tight, which may (very likely) affect quality of readings. I notice that whenever I walk and measure my pulse if they are fit rather loose (just a tiny bit), readings jump all over the place. Have to tight them down... Which brings the uncomfortable feeling. An equation of comfort and better health data.
@@sergeant_dornan_ no doubt true but I slack it off at night for comfort. I don’t know how much difference it makes but it isn’t critical to me to have better sleep data and I’m pretty sure it’s not improved much by being tight. The sleep info is a best guess I believe.
Top video ! Thanks, helped me a lot with my choice.
I own a fenix 5 plus and personally I still feel a bit overwhelmed about purchasing a Fenix 7...The reason is that I divide what Garmin watches do in 2 different categories :
1 - things that can really help me (interval training set up/working out programm- VO2 - performance status - heart rate...Music - Stryd connection - Maps)
2 - things that make me curious if the device is right (stamina...Oxymeter...and so on)
I agree that fenix 7 make the Maps easier to navigate but I do not remember runners spending time on this during a competition...except if they really partecipate to specific type of race ...
I totally agree about the Epix look...I still love my Fenix 3 ...and I would not change it for a smart watch... :D
Brilliant content! Thanks, Subbed and liked.
mmm yes i like your quick summary at the start
The one feature i can not wait to flow down the Garmin watch food chain is the ability to edit those data screens on the phone. I have see Garmin watch competitors with it and thought i wish we had that so hopefully soon we will. Any time i have had to create data screens on my watch i always forget what i set to what while doing it. This would make my life easier. For when i want to tweak a data screen setup or setup multiple custom data screens for activity's.
I have had my Fenix 7 for two weeks now. I have only ever had the Samsung gear watched before, I was initially unhappy with the display as the Samsung is amazing, I m now used to it and starting to really love it. the Battery is amazing, although I am only getting about a week in between the charges. kind of wish I'd gone for the 7X but its still an amazing watch. The Garmin is far superior to Samsung when it comes to the activities.
I just received a quatix 7X solar, there are many overlaps, feature wise.
Some great tips, thanks!🤙🏼
Loved the part of the video when you turned the lights off to show the flash light .. 😄.. class... anyway I've got the fenix 5 with no issues, battery is fab, and does everything I need it to do... 🐎 ' for courses I suppose..👍
For those on a budget and want a running watch, look at the Garmin forerunner 45, I got one for Christmas and I love it to bits, I just use it for runing and does everything I need really
Great advice - 45 is superb
My kids were only enough to get a used 6x sapphire, but I love it (coming from a 305 haha). If I was a better parent or had more kids, I'd have a 7x. I love how your videos make me laugh out loud. I have also never had kids - I was lying before.
😂
That's efing hilarious😂.
Got a 7X Sapphire Solar 2 weeks ago... No doubt the best buy I could have done!!!
Love my Fenix 6 Pro going to hold on to it as long as possible
Really enjoy your channel mate, especially the pain cave reviews - keep it coming! Top work on cresting the 50k subscriber mountain! I expect your son is fairly quiet about the whole thing....
Seriously awesome comparison review. I stick with my 6 :) was trying to justify the spend, maybe in a year when prices drop I'll get the epix
Thanks for the honest video. I stay with my Fenix 6X PRO Saphir, cuz i have everything i need and its amazing. I do a lot skitouring and i hate touch.
Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar 👌🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 love it so much. Awesome watch I will have for long long time 💪🏻
The cheap Amazon straps brazenly even use the Garmin logo. Love them!
God I love your videos. I googled the Seiko immediately but seems to be going for around $1300 so no thanks. But love the spirit of your videos. It's clearly your point of view and I happen to align with it.
Nice review -it's handy that you point out what to a lot of people out there would not be noticed.
I love my fenix 5x plus. Does everything I need. Waiting for fenix 10x
I totally agree. Picking the epix over 7x is like chopping the springs on your car to make it look better. 7x is the grown up choice😁
Are you kidding? That LED light demo was the best part of this review. Carry on. 🤣
Thank you for demonstrating the flashlight. I was wondering if it was usefull. As a volunteer firefighter I usually get out of the bedroom at night in full darkness, so I don't disturb the house. Now I can do it with the light of my watch. You convinced me :-)
Glad it was helpful! I use it all the time for going to bed when the house is dark!
Recently went from a forerunner 35 to a forerunner 245. Absolutely brilliant buy and for £100 new around Christmas. Best bang for the bucks spend for my requirements.
Possibly upgrade if I end up doing multi sports.
Got the Fenix 6s coming from a Apple Watch loving it so far!
Still rocking my VivoActive 3. I'm not the target audience for any Fenix device, but I really LOVE the way they look. I use machines and rarely, if ever, need GPS on my watch. Great video though. Enjoyed the discussion.
Haha me too. I know I don’t need all the features of a Fenix but I still want one!
I tried both the epix and 7x black titanium. I sent the epix back. The epix is also not for me. I honestly love the touch screen and light. It’s what the 6 should have been. I had a tactix delta before and this one definitely feels lighter, which I like for runs. I’m happy with the 7x 100%. It looks the best in that black titanium to me. The 7x runs great and feels noticeable faster to me.
While watching this video, the courier brought me my 7X. Titanium Gray with the leather strap. The gray is very light, lighter than my previous titanium smartwatch. The sides are two tone gray, and look plastic. The leather strap is the worst watch strap that I own. Still, the original dark-gray strap is very comfortable and looks on par with the watch.
All my life I dreamt of having a Map on my wrist - thought it was the coolest. The f6 was Ok, but seeing what the f7 could do it was a no brainer to get the f7 - even with the price tag..
I’m usually comfortable with the 42mm frame, so I went for the 7s.
I would go for the Epix if it came with the 42mm frame, hoping Garmin comes up with that in the near future.
Metoo, I’m waiting for the Epix2 small size at first. BUT I am just confused on the battery life of the small Epix2. I don’t wanna spend almost 1500 AUD to buy a smart watch which I have to charge it every single day (like Apple Watch). At the end, I just go for the Fenix 7s and happy with it!
Think I’m going with the latte drinker special after looking at the much better map reading detail over the 7. 64 colors can’t complete with 64K. Pass the latte. Excellent reviews. Thanks
heya, i have a 6s pro i use for my big runs and a original instinct which i use as my daily as i love it and have a manual hands on job and this thing is solid. had it almost 2 years and not a sign of any damage. 6 s pro already has some scratches on the bezel (only had it 3 months) but this is expected from doing trail runs, also im not that bothered as these watches are built for function. i was wondering with the touch screen mapping on the 7 have you used it at all in the rain ? i mean is it usable when the screen is wet? i love the mapping on the 6 and yes suppose now youve mentioned it it is a bit fiddly but i love this feature and use it every weekend a handful of time on my big runs
This dude absolutely nailed this video.
superb video sir, hugely informative and the sort of honest, informed opinion that really makes a difference to 'undecideds' like moi... going from a cold start (never had a Garmin before), I've just decided I really could use one and have gone for a used 6X Pro that i can't wait to get my hands on! Yes, the 7 torch would be handy... but is it worth £700? nope.... I'll wait to the 8X/9X etc. and then think about it 👍
Recently recommended your channel and I’m really enjoying your content. Informative, witty and aspirational, keep it up! Have you ever tried a Stryd running power meter? Would love to see your take on it.
no -But very interested in one. Probably something I look at over the summer.
I haven't tried the Stryd, but got the Garmin HRM Pro after my polar HR monitor shed its mortal coil. It has running dynamics as well so its another cool toy worth looking at. If u wear a "strap-on" (phnarrrrr) it saves another widget to coordinate. The data is all in garmin connect.
Im in love 😻 with 7x i going to my first ultra race 210km end of April
February 2023 and I decided on the Epix 2 as could not get away from the beautiful oled screen and now a year plus in they are much cheaper to buy, I change my phone daily so this 16 days in gesture mode still seams a long time compared to Apple 8 watch or even Apple ultra. Chest or arm strap or a must if your into very accurate data, nice review 🥳🥳🥳
Absolutely loved the intro 🤣
Very informative review
The problem with selling the 6 second hand is they aren't going for much less than them new at the moment. I just ordered a 6x for £340, I was scouting eBay for second hand ones and they aren't going for much less than new (on auction) and then you have less warranty (if any).
Definitely not worth paying £30-£70 less second hand.