Bought a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Titanium (47mm) 2 days ago and I'm using your tutorial to discover the different functions and parameters of this wonderful watch. Thanks a lot 🙏 Greetings from Brussels-Belgium.

I have a Fenix 7X. I commonly do strength training activities and the Garmin's ability to identify what kind of reps I'm doing is uncanny. I love it.

@shaunmcdonough4642

11 ай бұрын

I really like the feature as well, but I realize the limitations as well.

@AHungryHunky

11 ай бұрын

Maybe it's because my Fenix 6 is the first watch I've ever had of this nature, but it's amazing to me it's able to accurately guess what workout I'm doing, and even count most of my reps at all. I see some people say it's bad, but to me it's magic. I mean like, it's a tiny wrist mounted computer and it's able to count crunches with my only input being "strength training"

@AndrewTSq

11 ай бұрын

I bought a Garmin Vivosmart HR like 10 years ago or something, and it also accurate could tell what activity I was doing, while my garmin 735xt does not even seem to care at all, cause I have to select it myself.

Damn- you cover a lot of ground and a lot of information- very quickly. Well done!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Morey, appreciate it!

Man, it's great to see from your data that you are human! I get sad when my HRV is low, etc. You create great videos because you are a good teacher and you are realistic! Cheers!

@AHungryHunky

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I saw his average step count and I was like "oh thank god, that's normal!"

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

I’m kinda a big step day, little step day guy. If I ran, it’s big steps, otherwise we bike everywhere here (Amsterdam), so steps are skewed less.

You understand this stuff well and explain it straightforwardly. Your videos and reviews are a fantastic resource that doesn't exist elsewhere. Keep up the good work. (I've just got the 51mm and am very happy with it.)

Thanks for sharing the ins and outs of the Epix. I recently switched from Vivoactive to Epix and it's a whole different situation. Your vids and site are always helpful.

Picking up my Epix Pro next week 👍 I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas day 😂 Thanks for the great video content, really helpful.

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, enjoy it! Christmas in July.

Great video as always! Thank you for all the hard work you put into making these videos You rock!!

Very professional and fast moving training video! Your insight and hands on experience are invaluable to the community! I have a Epix 2 and am somewhat jealous that the 51MM size with extensive improved battery life is now available. Really enjoyable video!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks - much appreciated!!!

@YoUrDaD17

10 ай бұрын

hope some of you guys could help me.... mi new epix pro show me amessage that says "maps cant be unlock"... and my maps doesnt show up, i cant use them... please help!

I am interrested in that watch and watched a few videos about it... but your video is by far the best one yet, no bullshit, fast comparison with another watch, very nice that u make a fast overview first and then go into the deeper information, usefull timestamps, and overall good explanations. Very good video ,Keep up with that brother :D Edit: i think u forgot to edit something in at 50:36 :)

This is great ! I have the Epix Pro and I’m learning new things from this video. Thanks !

love the golf mode for this watch....amazing...i am an avid golfer and wouldn't part with this watch ever on the course..amazing review by the way very well done.....cheers all from Canada

Just bought this the other day. I couldn’t stand not having the amoled. So my fenix is now sitting on eBay. This is an awesome watch.

Bought the new epix right after this video came out and can't thank you enough! I love this watch! I still use my Instinct 2x solar tactical for work since its more rugged but after work when working out, hiking, or doing land navigation I always throw the EPIX on! I wanted the new Tactix 7 amoled but i get all the options the epix doesn't have on my instint like jump master options. And I was able to get 2 watches for the price of 1.

I just bought me Epix Pro and your video helps a lot !

@Dcrainmaker

Ай бұрын

Thanks, very much appreciated!!

Appreciate the efforts for recording a second time - great video.

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks - much appreciated!!!

I love your breakdown of everything. Especially since I haven’t used a garmin since 2015 so a ton of these features are new. No idea about HRV stuff, glad you touched on that. I also agree, so much of Garmins data is supposed to be used as “trends over time” data. Keep up the great videos, thanks for all the tips.

Thanks, I just upgraded from a FR935 (which I bought some years ago as the tri-bundle after watching your video) to the EPIX pro sapphire last week and even though I figured out most of the unfamiliar features already, I am following your video for functions that I may have missed (like long-pressing the back-button for this quick-menu).. when you explained the weather widget overlay, after zooming in my map looked exactly like yours.. I moved to NL about 18 years ago and we're probably not much more than 10km apart. ]anyways, thanks for all your efforts with those videos, they're really useful!

Such a phenomenal breakdown down brotha thank you!

Great content and pace. Helped me set mine up a lot.

Fantastic! I just got the 42mm Epix Pro Sapphire based on your videos/reviews

Very useful as I’ve just got my Epix pro 51mm, so I still finding my way round the watch settings

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, good to hear!

Thank you this was awesome. I just switched from Amazfit T-Rex2 upgraded to ZeppOS 2.1. Visually that was a pretty good watch and eco-system with very good interface. But no match for the depth of the features of the Garmin. No way I could have learned all of the features by my self. Great video

Great comprehensive review. Thanks!

oh boy i bought it yesterday im coming from a fenix 3hr and im super happy thanks for the info!!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Sweet, enjoy it!

fantastic video. I have just purchased this watch and rather than reading up on how to use it I have learnt from you. Thank you. I couldn't find martial arts on the sports profiles so guess it has not been added yet. I did however just type it in.

Super helpful video, went from an apple watch to Garmin Epix. Was honestly feeling a bit lost, and didn't feel that I was using my Garmin to its max or understanding it. With this video I now have learned how to use my new watch, and have a better understanding of its features. Great video, recommend to any first time users or buyers of this type of Garmin product.

@mafib1

4 ай бұрын

how would you compare sleep tracking and health tracking in these two devices?

@tta360

3 ай бұрын

In your same boat! Upgraded from the Ultra yesterday and this review really helped me learn and understand the Epix Pro today! Thanks, Ray 😊

@raesianNW

6 күн бұрын

@@mafib1 I went from the apple watch ultra to the Garmin Fenix 7 pro (returned it for the epix pro gen 2) because my eyes were straining reading the MIP display. As far as sleep tracking goes, I feel like it's pretty good. Apple's might be just a tad better because Garmin thinks it's a nap when I wake up at night to use the bathroom and go back to sleep, but overall, it's not bad. It hasn't been so bad that it's messed up all my other data. I just use it was a guide and not a governor to training. I know I slept for a decent amount per night and if I feel good then I'll stick to what my training plan says! Coming from someone who has had almost every generation of an apple watch outside of the ultra 2 I'll say Garmin is light years ahead of where apple is in terms of a sports fitness watch. Apple has it beat as a smartwatch, but most people buying a Garmin don't really care about the cellular activity. We want it to tell us how our training is impacting us lol! Overall, I couldn't recommend it enough man, hope this helps!

Always great stuff! Thank you!

Thanks for the video I had no idea that my epix was capable of so much. I do now.

I'm perfectly happy with my Fenix 6X Sapphire. But as someone who spends a lot of time looking at the map while trekking in the Alps, the Epix Pro and its bright amoled display is very tempting...

Thank you for this. It was helpful.

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, good to hear!

Thank you Sir!!! Great tips!!!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

So funny seeing the TPC add because I JUST bought my Epix Pro Titanium from that very Lafayette, CO store. They had every single new Garmin model/version in stock 👏🏽 very impressed. Store attendant Rob was very helpful

@OldBoy-USA

7 ай бұрын

What is your wrist size?

Brilliant content as always… 🎉

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

Thanks for the excellent explanation!!!1

Awesome - thank you!

146kmh winds at Ijmuiden yesterday. Thought of you and your drones. Zandvoort took a hammering.

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was watching at as well. Our neighborhood took a whack, but nothing horrible for us. The DJI FPV drone could have handled the winds, just barely, but you'd have to do it in manual mode - and that'd be near impossible with the gusts.

Thank you so much.

Just upgraded Fenix 5 plus to Epix Pro because of your videos. You owe me a 1070 euros! Just kidding, great upgrade and thanks!

Thank you

Fantastic video. On 7X SS. big fan of these. Have friend that have the latest EPIX 51 mm. impressive watch as the 7X SS. fully agree with you on the flash light. Inspector Gadget all the way ;-)

439 Normalized Power? You are a beast!

Thanks

@Dcrainmaker

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, very much appreciated!!!

Love the review videos Ray. Just need to decide whether the 965, 955, Epix, Epix pro or Fenix 7 is worth upgrading to from my 945!!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

All are solid upgrades, really depends on screen type you want!

Just got the 51mm. Thank you so much for the instructions. This will help set things up.

I love you’re video’s a lot. And I have a question. I own a epix pro 42mm for like a couple off months now and I notice small scratches on the glass off de optical sensors cover? Do you now if you have the same on you’re epix pro watches? And will have the scratches any affect on the sensors measurements? I hope to hare from you. Greetings from the Netherlands

Hey DC you are the best I don't even care about this product but I just like watching your videos 😂 I had no idea what Strava is but hey your videos thought me something new lol 😂🎉😮😅 btw I'm still waiting for that GoPro Hero 9 extravaganza video that you promised loooong time ago 😂❤

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks...oh no - what Hero 9 video? I know I've still promised a Hero 11 guide video, but don't remember the Hero 9 one! Eeks.

@nemanjanemanjaa4551

11 ай бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker "GoPro Hero 9 Black Review 19 things to know" video timestamp 2:19 😁 I'm about to buy Hero 9 and was really looking forward to detailed hero 9 video that's at least 50min long 🙂

Thanks!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Thanks - very much appreciated!

@jjhernandez29

11 ай бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker thanks for all your videos, is not too much but we know all your work behind this videos

Looks like you have dinged the watch already a few times. But I think it adds character 😁

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

I’m brutal with watches.

Hi, thanks so much for the great quality of the video! The official update has just released and I can’t find inline skating among the new sport profiles on my Fenix 7s, is this normal?

That's a looooot if details, thanks for taking the time to make this video. One thing I am not fully clear in general for Garmin watches (I still don't have one, I am on the way of buying) is how do you deal with their apps and Strava. Usually I use Strava kind of like facebook for sports, I like logging my activities there. But I see Garmin activities are supreme. So for example if you go on a hike, do you start both a hiking activity on the watch and another one in Strava? Or is there some optikn that those can work simultaneously?

HRV is affected by stress, alcohol use etc…I find it very very useful in my life.

It should be noted that not all stock watch face data fields can be changed/customized. It took me a minute to figure this out when I first got the watch; I chose a face I liked then went to customize the data fields and the only options were apply, change color or delete. I though I needed an update or something but it turns out there are a few that cannot be customized.

Thank you for the great video! I have my Fenix on the handle bar (MTB), showing my 4 fields. Can’t I do that with the Epix? I mean can’t u force it to be always on during an activity?

Cordial greetings from Colombia, very good video please which epix pro you are reviewing is 47 or 51 mm. my wrist measures 17.4 CM which of the fos would you recommend and the other question is I have an epix 2 sapphire multiband I bought it in December 2022 do you think my watch is relegated and if it is worth switching to pro, the truth is wue Was the pro so recent? . Thank you, I was attentive to your answer.

Hello, very useful video. All the major aspects of this watch has been explained very well. I have just a question, I noted that the frame have minor scratches, is this a problem of standard steel case version? 1000 € is an important cost and before to buy it I’d like to be sure and avoid surprises. Many thanks 👋🏻

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

I treat my watches pretty harshly, including often being in a bag/case with other watches when I’m switching back and forth, which can lead to scratches.

Hi, I’m still wearing the original original Venu so this would be great upgrade for myself! Would of liked ECG though as V2! Does it have training score on it, or did I miss that?

What health data do you think is really useful? I have an Instint 2x I don't have the same sensor but the same application.I hesitated to take the epix pro for improving the sensor and health monitoring applications

Hi, I have been deliberating between a Garmin and Apple Watch for sometime, and eventually decided with a Garmin Epix 2. I am more informed how to navigate my way round the interface having watched your video, so thanks very much. Is the watch face you use in epix pro obtained from Garmin connect iq?

I have the Fenix 6 pro, Good watch, but fiddly with navigating the features with buttons. The display was not my favourite. I have now ordered the 51mm Epix pro 2 mainly for touch screen, bright display. The extra functions will be great when I can figure it out.

Really happy that I went with tactix 7 standard. Not missing oled at all, there’s no freaking solar ring or solar coat on glass. Hopefully they will be updated for some time with features - on the other hand, I don’t use many of those features. I smash them against walls everyday, there’s no single scratch on glass. Anyway, thanks for video!

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Yup, Tactix 7 will get all the same new features as well.

I own a Epix Pro Gen 2 for 4 months now, I had to return it for the second time because the back/lap button was taking action on it self without being pressed. Does anybode had this issue also?

Silly question, perhaps... I mainly do walking/hiking. When I start the activity, by default I can change between a digital watch/time, one view with heart rate, speed, etc., etc., and one view with the map. I don't like the digital watch face. Can I change it? E.g., to the one I normally use when I do not log GPS data, etc? I'd like to duplicate the normal watch face, but with slightly different colors for the numbers, etc., just to let me know that I'm in training mode...

Thank you for the video. Does anyone know if it's possible to send directions from a phone to a watch, similar to how Android Auto works?

Wow!! wat een nuttige video.... en wat een engels!! petje af!!!

Hello, i recently by a Garmin Epix pro gen2, have some questions. -Does the garmin record the sleep automatically? -If forgot to put the activity before do it the watch record you signals automatically to later add the activity?

I have Epix Gen 2 Sapphire, absolutely love it. Just wish it had the flashlight. I know it could be handy for sure; wasn't willing to shell out an extra $400 to get the Pro/Flashlight so will live without it.

@bluesteblue7822

Ай бұрын

I'm having this same dilemma now. Hard to justify the Pro vs. standard with the discount on the standard right now.

Which is a better watch to purchase, epix pro or tactix 7 Pro? Other than the amolid display does the tactix 7 have all the same features as the epix pro

I was hoping to use an epix for triathlon and mount it on my bike as I did with my Fenix 3. I am surprise to know that the display will automatically shut down if not on my wrist. Is there any way to circumvent this problem with the AMOLED display?

I noticed that you mentioned that the Epix won't keep its display on when mounted on a bike stem. I hope Garmin creates a setting to keep the display on in bike ride sport mode. My next Garmin watch might be an Epix instead of a Fenix due to the display. But if I can't use on a bike stem during a ride it doesn't make sense for me.

Is Training readiness and Body Battery score the same?

Realistically how many days battery life can you expect from the epix pro if you have ox sensor set to manual and wrist gesture to turn screen on?

Does this have build in mic and speaker for Bluetooth calling

I've just ordered the epix gen Pro 51 can I copy all my settings and preferences from fenix 7 to epix? I found a £200 off offer and wallet slipped 😅 worth a look see 😊

Any chance to see Endurance Score and Hill Score on the Fenix 6? Or should we rule out new features for such old devices?

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Sadly, no plans there. It'll come to the Fenix 7/Epix (non-pro) series, the FR955, and the FR965, but not the older Fenix 6. :(

When will garmin come up with the pushing the stroller activity

I am torn between 965, Epix Pro and Fenix Pro. I really want that sapphire glass, but 965 seems like a far more sensible buy. And a lot of people say that 965 is more comfortable for sleep tracking. I do mostly fitness training and some walking/running/rowing for cardio. I would appreciate any advice.

@texasjmd

8 ай бұрын

I was debating the same thing. I was thinking 265, Epix, or Epix Pro. I ended up going with the Epix with titanium/sapphire. It was on sale for $200 off. I opted not to go with the pro. It would have been $300 more,and as far as I can tell, the only thing the Pro has different from the regular, Epix is the LED flashlight and the updated heart rate sensor, which I don’t really care about because I usually wear a chest strap anyway. I believe the 965 will have almost identical functionality, the only thing you will be missing is the more durable materials of the Epix with the titanium, sapphire, and metal parts. 965 is 599. I got Epix titanium/sapphire for 699.

@mikehannan8206

8 ай бұрын

​@texasjmd Same, was tossing up between Fenix 7 for the battery life, or Epix for the screen. Went Epix and battery is giving me a solid two weeks, more than enough and mmm such a nice screen!😊

@safay724

7 ай бұрын

Epix Pro sapphire/titanium all the way. That flash light is something else. AMOLED screen and battery life are also fantastic. Its like Garmin has put all the best features into one watch. Its pricey yes, but how often does one buy a watch like that? I personally rather have the best than to have regrets afterwards.

Any major difference between this and the epix gen 2 ? Is it worth the upgrade?

anyone mess with that beta software offered on connect? great review btw!!

I'm new to Garmin... your thumbs and fingers cover the buttons when holding the watch, so on the video, it is difficult to see WHICH button you are pushing to do what you are doing... I'm sure in time it would be intuitive for me as well, but for now, I'm having to consistently stop, back up, and try to "see" which of your digits wiggled to select what you did....

Is bluetooth 5.4 available in the epix pro 51 mm 🤔

Difference in maps? GARMIN says the Fenix has maps downloaded and epix does not. What does this mean in usage? Any other differences not generally shown or known? When using the maps is the fenix better due to the screen staying on vs the epix always turning off while trying to figure out what you want to do? Thank you.

how about build quality scratch? Titanium or DLC Titanium on epix pro 2 51 mm ? versus apple watch ultra titanium body

Does the Epix not have the golf features of the Approach?

Hi how does it records naps as I sleep only 4 hours at night and 2 hours in afternoon due to my work schedule. It only records my night sleep and then it affects my training readiness is there any way around this

How is the new Apple watch Ultra 2 against the epix pro ? Does it cut the competition now ?

Do we have to worry about screen burn in on these epix pros over time?

Is it true the Sapphire titanium has maps pre loaded and the Stainless steel base model doesn’t? If true do you just download them easily enough?

Hi Need an update on 14.31 firmware on epix gen 2. What all included cis a vis pro series. Looking forward. Yo

I’ve been using my watch for almost 3 weeks doing indoor cycling, swimming strength training however vo2 max is still showing no data/no trend. How can i record vo2 max data without running or cycling outdoors?

Thanks for an in-depth overview of this watch. I do have one question. You mentioned you can change the order of your at a Glance - videotick 4.50 but don’t demonstrate it or explain home. Can you please let me know how to do this. Thank

@Dcrainmaker

10 ай бұрын

A couple ways to do it: hold middle left > appearance > glandes > then select one and you can move it up/down

@done.9253

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Anyone having a problem with the haptic feedback from the Epix Pro 51mm ? Mine is so weak compared to my previous Tactix 7

Hi. I am wondering if anyone can help. I have purchased the epix pro and have been wearing it for a few days now along with my vantage v on my other wrist. The epix pro steps count is half of what my polar vantage v is when recording in the background. No activity set. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this? Thanks

You can set epix keep display always om during workout

@Dcrainmaker

11 ай бұрын

Yes, but once it detects off-wrist, it'll eventually turn off the display.

@MrUled

11 ай бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker oh didn't realise. I wonder if there's a way to trick it!

I can not figure out how to get the data fields page on my iPhone. Any tips?

Still can’t tell if I should ditch the AW Ultra and Get the Epix Pro 2. I only use the AW as a fitness tracker for cycling, running, lifting, and rowing. I don’t really use smart watch functions either.

@toshitominaga3911

11 ай бұрын

I ditched my AW for Epix. Very pleased.

@mcguireoutdoors5187

11 ай бұрын

I own both, and for your situation I’d go Garmin. I only enjoy AW ultra for companion style situations. Garmin still is a better sports watch. Plus I enjoy the look and weight/ balance better for the epix.

@AHungryHunky

11 ай бұрын

Well if you aren't really using your Apple Watch for it's smart functions, you won't miss them. What you will gain is a lot longer battery life, better fitness metrics, sport profiles, and the Epix has built in topoactive mapping with points of interest. My favorite feature on my Fenix, no phone needed, works without cell, I can set it to my local coffee shop and it will plan me a route, similarly if I'm out on a trail I can tell it to route me back to my starting point. Very neat.

Greetings, I bought the Epix Pro (gen 2) 47mm and the RedShift doesn't come out anywhere on the screen

seems really odd to me that the flashlight screen doesn't display when you turn on the flashlight (as it did with the previous generation's on-screen flashlight). its slightly annoying to have to add a second hotkey for that when it should display automatically. Hopefully Garmin will add that in a software update.

Hi, just bougth the Epix Gen 2 Pro 47mm. Very happy with it, but it seems kinda slow sometimes. When i enter the quick menue with the clocks flashlight and stuff and the try to leave, it holds up for a sec before going back to my watch face. Also have exsperienced that while browsing through the maps the clock just frooze and had to restart. Only 3 days after turning it on for the first time. I feel like theese things shouldnt happen when i pay 1000+ euros for a watch. Would love some replyes, does this happen to you guys?

@Dcrainmaker

8 ай бұрын

Have you updated the firmware to version 14.xx yet?

Great review. Have you seen any explicit call outs from Garmin that the Red Shift feature will be on the next EPIX update for the Gen 2 (non pro) initial model?