The full, in-depth comparison of the Epix Pro vs the Fenix 7 Pro is here! 👉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6Sds9ubeZmagqQ.html

@brankokoic1219

10 ай бұрын

Hi! What is your wrist size?

This guy's reviews are definitely the most worthwhile you can get on KZread, I've already watched hours of those and other guys are just the talking to talk, while this guy... he knows what he's talking about, and it's the most relevant things for a viewer.

@DesFit

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that the information is helpful 👍

His endurance score is over 9,000!

@sammy8270

10 ай бұрын

Goku is amazing isn't he.

@ranKhdcu

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@liliakilmer9773

6 ай бұрын

Shadap!!! I just got my knees replaced so mine is only 3000 and change 😅

Great decision by Garmin to use an upgraded MIP screen. As beautiful as AMOLED is, MIPS is still the most practical screen to use in a sport oriented watch which is the target group of the Fenix line up.

@MrJacquers

Ай бұрын

Agreed. I hope they keep it for at least some of the Forerunner models too.

Thanks for all the time you put into these real time user tests and reviews.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Chad and thank you for the super thanks!! 🙌

I have been deliberating on which Garmin to go for, I love tech (although not fully conversant with all) I am a 68 year old guy with COPD (33% lung capacity) I exercise as hard as I can, I can’t constantly run it’s just interval training. On and off road up to 10 miles, I did my first half marathon about 6 weeks ago, no land speed record, but age and condition happy enough. I do 3 gym visits a week also. Primary monitoring HR and VO2, I am in the UK they have their Black Friday deals at the moment the Fenix 7 Pro (47mm) Solar Sapphire was reduced from $1035 To $725 seemed too good to pass up, I admit it’s a far more superior piece of tech that I will ever need or use. But on the plus side, I won’t need to upgrade. Your review was great in helping me decide thank you. Looking to try and dispense with the separate timer for interval training and do it all through the Garmin. Can it be set up for interval with audible and vibrate alerts… once again thanks

just what i need ~ thank you for such a thorough review!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Thank you Des. That's a really helpful video, especially the information about the upgraded display.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks!

Wow, Now I am 100% on Garmin Fenix 7 Pro... I was waiting for the Garmin Fenix 8 (this is it?) with the GF7pro not the largest but with a flashlight! I cant wait!

Great review as always, i didn't feel the need for an upgrade from the Fenix 6X to 7X, however after seeing this video of the new 7 Pro Series, I was convinced. I just purchased the the 7X Pro Sapphire solar and i love it. Thanks very much!

@DesFit

10 ай бұрын

Thanks and glad you're enjoying your watch!

Just picked up a new 7x pro for $740! Still have my tactix 7 but selling that bad boy! Great review as always!

For some reason I'm really excited about the new MIPS display. I may go back to the Fenix from an Epix now.

@austinslater4773

Жыл бұрын

Me too. It looks good!

Very informative love your reviews.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Thanks for this video it was super informative!

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

great video… cannot wait to see that screen in person

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Still on my 3HR. Thinking about upgrading to this later this year.

Awesome video! Thank you!

@DesFit

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks!

Amazing review

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have Fenix 7 standard and i love my watch! 😊💪 Nice video sir!

Have Fenix 7 Solar... will jump this version and upgrade when Fenix 8 comes out

Thanks Des, Given your extensive experience and exposure to these Garmin models, how would you rate your 'Enduro 2' among this ever expanding group?

The fenix 7x pro sapphire solar is awesome. I've had mine for three weeks now, and coming from a G shock mudmaster, it's a big change up. There's definitely a lot to learn. So I'm going through as many videos as I can. Thank you for an awesome review

@shane031237

5 ай бұрын

Is the watch accurate with daily steps and distance? I currently have the Apple Ultra and it does well, but I’d like to know about the fenix 7

@leonpatrick5606

5 ай бұрын

@shane031237 Once you have put your stride into the Garmin fenix, I've found it to be really accurate. I walked a thousand counted steps and my watch told me a had stepped 991 steps

Excellent review as always. Would be good if you could review for swimming with the HR etc I have definitely noticed the better GPS signals for golf!

Awesome video 🤘🏼

@DesFit

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Would love to see a comparison between the Pro and non pro versions

i realized that Garmin is king of the Hill. they have no competition . 🎉🎉 love my Enduro 2 .

Can't wait to pick this up for 500 bucks in 3 years. It's not a joke, I seriously can't wait but also can't justify 1k on a watch right now Also great review, I watched Chase the Summit and DC's vids first and still had no idea the MIP display had improved as much as it did. I was atarting to sway to the dark (epix) side, but this will help the Fenix a ton.

@highseastrader4190

Жыл бұрын

Maybe less than 3 years... In 2021 I bought a brand new 945 for 260€ while the retail price was still around 500€. Sometimes you can pick real good second-hand deals only 1 or 2 years after the launch 🤞

@AHungryHunky

Жыл бұрын

@@highseastrader4190 Nah, it's more like I just bought my Fenix 6 when the 7 was released. I don't mind being a generation behind when it means I get all the bug fixes, all the variations have been released and I can get a new watch at 40-50% what it retailed at launch. Especially when it does far more than I'll ever need it too. But I can't say no if I happen upon one at a really good price before I'm done with my 6, some guys out there are constantly trading watches, can't argue with them when it comes to getting one cheap.

@highseastrader4190

Жыл бұрын

@@AHungryHunky good strategy 👌🏻

@sfygy32

Жыл бұрын

​@@AHungryHunky forerunner 265 or 255 even is better AND cheaper than fenix 6

@AHungryHunky

Жыл бұрын

@@sfygy32 Better is subjective. I was cross shopping the Fenix 6 with the Instinct 2 Solar at the time. The Fenix was slightly more than I was looking to spend but contained full topo mapping and routing, whereas the instinct had an excellent battery life. The Fenix 6x Pro went on sale for the same price as the Instinct 2 Solar and made the decision for me. The Forerunner line, outside of the 955, is really of no interest to me. They are simply worse in ways that mattered to me at my time of purchase.

Thank you for this review. Looking to switch to Garmin. Looking at the Fenix 7 Pro Solar, as I want to go into UTMs. But quite pricey in South Africa still. Will check out Black Friday deals or see if the rumours are true of the Fenix 8 release next year, that might push the prices down a bit. Hopefully the ZAR doesn't keep on tanking against USD, EUR and GBP.

excellent review as always. can you post a vid comparing it to the enduro 2?

@1sobitis

9 ай бұрын

yes pls do

Great review and informative. I am a current Apple watch user but do use the garmin Edge 810 for bike rides. As my Apple Watch is dying, I would like to replace that so that I only need 1 device for cycling, hiking, swimming and golf as well as overall fitness tracking. I am an old broad who loves feedback and just want to get into better shape and be more fit. Thoughts?

garmin nailed it with this new sensor. I wish i have this🙄

Excellent Video. Is there a link to where you compare the Fenix 7 and the Epix ?

Do we know when the previous Fenix 7 will receive that update for the extra metrics introduced? Your videos are amazing btw

I just bought the Fenix 7 saffire black duck titanium

Thanks!

@DesFit

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙌

Thank you for this. What are your thoughts on wearing the watch on your ankle for times when you can't have it on your wrist (I'm a massage therapist) or for during some sports like mountain biking?

Interested in how well the new sensor supports SPO2 measurements. I'm running a Fenix 5 and looking to upgrade.

Just ordered a fenix 7 pro solar sapphire. It was only the equivalent of 649 usd so I kinda had to. My old garmin instinct is probably close to 5 years now and the battery is getting kinda bad. So time for an upgrade although I'll probably still use it for some workstuff. @Desfit thanks for the always great reviews

Great video as always do you think that the fenix 7x will have this widget with the forecast on-the- maps soon?? Thanks a lot 😊

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

No word on timing but they usually push updates within a few months or so. Thanks!

Have you had problems with wrist-based accuracy on other watches? If so, is the new sensor much better? I had a Fenix 6 and it would lose my HR at about 120bpm and then start to half the reading... Awful. I'm wondering how the new sensors would do with me? I have a whoop 4.0 now, and it seems to be spot on. Thanks for your comments.

Great vid, as always. Do you know when the new software features will be coming to the Fenix 7 line?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

No exact date but in the past it’s usually a few months or so

@Goodmaen6706

Жыл бұрын

Will these features be coming to the tactics seven also?

Nice review Des! Curious, was there any indication that the software features will be available later on the 265 or the 965?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Only confirmation for Fenix 7 and Epix but I’ll definitely let you know if I hear anything. Thanks Victor!

@victoryu7820

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thanks for the clarification!

I just bought the Fenix 7 sapphire solar...so pissed off.....let's at least hope that the sw will come to the fenix 7 too....

Hello, Can you please confirm if the compass on the new Pro models is also highly sensitive and affected by the movement of the strap? (Was this an issue with the seventh-generation models)

Can you do a more deep dive into the HR monitoring, with comparison to the old fenix 7 model?

Its nice they improved on the MIP colors. I put my Enduro 2 on the second from the highest brightness and i have no display/battery issues. Enduro 2 is still a good purchase but if i had to call it an upgrade, definitely 7xpro. Thanks again 👍🏾

@maori185gc

6 күн бұрын

Is the Enduro 2 MIPS display an older or inferior display to the one in the newer Fenix 7 Pro?

Great review as always :) Is there a difference in screen when not using backlight or is it the same as F7?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Not a huge difference from what I can tell. Thanks!

@nikitabondarenko5117

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Hello! Please tell me, Enduro 2 have all programs as new Fenix 7x Pro ? And what is now top Enduro 2 or Fenix 7x Pro ? Now I have a choice of what to buy, but I don’t know what to choose

When I was running hardcore and doing sub-3 marathons, wrist based heart rate sensors weren’t around yet. Honestly, all the sensors and data really don’t make you a better athlete; just do the work outs. GPS accuracy and battery life are the most important things. What I love about the Fenix series is that case and sapphire glass and full color maps. Add in solar charging and the flashlight and I’m considering the upgrade from a Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire.

@alessandrovalzania2316

Жыл бұрын

Well, Sounds like now you have what you wanted.

hi, great content as usuall 👍👍✅✅; In my opinion a lot of people will grabb discounted 7series without pro. but if more options exist that better for everyone with personal chooses.

My 6 pro has just got the blue triangle of death… 😢 not sure if I want to risk it again but what a watch when it works.

Are the weather overlays available when out in the backcountry?

nice watch!

Great review , i can't seem to get an answer for this question, even from Garmin. I want the brightest led light, i would normally go for the fenix 7 pro 47 mm, but if the led is bigger and brighter on the fenix 7x pro then i would get the 51 mm, not sure if it is brighter, it's definitely got a bigger led light screen but that might be just bigger for aesthetics.

Would you be able to wear the Fenix 7 Pro whilst doing boxing, bag work, would it not become unstable on your wrist when hitting pads or the bag?

Sold my 7x pro to the 47mm ones coz the 7x was quite heavy for daily

Is it the screen much brighter and how much brighter?

The 42mm Pro doesn't have an orange button top right - Does this mean that it has different funcionality than the standard size with the orange button? If that has any potential ECG function on the standard watch will that be missing on the 42mm?

What would you recommend the Fenix Pro or Tactix 7 Pro?

Amazon has the 7x pro sapphire solar on sale for 699 brand new right now. 2 day shipping 😮😮😮

Which one is better this or the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) ?

Will there be all black version of the fenix 7 pro? I don’t really like the look of carbon gray

Does anyone knows if the ECG Hardware is already built in? That what be the reason for me for buying.

İs Endurance Score will be on Enduro 2 ?

What about Fenix 7x Pro new watchfaces. Will they be avaliable on fenix 7x?

Can this watch be used for ESports? What features can i utilise?

Waiting for ecg/ekg on a fenix

How does the pro compare to the Suunto vertical solar?

Thank you the video. Can I enter coordinates to navigate me anywhere in the world? For example I've got a trip to the Sahara desert where there is no data connection or Internet can I use the watch to guide to my destination?

I want this, but at $1800 for this and the epix pro in Australia, I guess I'll just wait untill the galaxy watch 6 pro

Is 7 pro screen as good as 6 pro in terms of contrast?

When they get arterial stiffness etc I'll buy

Does it have gallery for photos or dosuments?

epix or fenix ? which is best?

my garmin fenix 7 pro sapphire solar only indicate 18 days battery life?

I would like to have the new watchfaces for my F6 X :-) everything else is small things

Would you be able to tell me what that after market band is? That orange/gray band is pretty sweet. But I can’t seem to find it. Again, thanks for everything! You and DC are the standard bearers!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Looks to be this one: www.garmin.com/en-US/p/pn/010-13280-02 That's the 22mm version by the way but they have the other sizes too 👍 Thanks for the kind words!

@feartheroo42

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thank you sir! It’s the 22mm that I’m looking for. I know you hear it all the time, but I am being genuine. I watch your videos for a product I’m not even going to buy. You can tell how much work and heart that you put into all of your work. Just wanna let you know it does not go unnoticed.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Hi, so is the backlight brighter or the display itself?😀

@JohnnyBui

Жыл бұрын

that is my question too. Because if only the backlight than I don't really care.

I still mostly use my 7x solar exactly how I use my fenix 3hr 😆 but that torch is the most useful thing Garmin ever invented!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Right?! 😄

You mentioned a comparison video between the Fenix 7 Pro and the Epix Pro with a link in the description; I didn’t see it there or as a pinned comment. Thanks-

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, running a little behind...should be up soon!

@rockcity513513

Жыл бұрын

In his other video He chose the Epix pro over the Fenix 7pro he said because of the brighter screen, he became a custom to amongst other things

hey bro is that watch garmin fenix 7 pro compatible with all ios devices thanks

How is the sleep tracking at recording sleep cycles? My fenix 7 rarely captures deep sleep, compared to my Whoop, which seems to do a much better job.

@giochatore

Жыл бұрын

Same Sleep Tracking ist terrible. I have to use my Fenix 7 paired with Oura Ring. It looks like the Sleep tracking is not improved.

Where to buy? I am considering Fenix 7 pro solar sapphire 7x

Since Fenix 7 PRO has a new brighter display, how noticeable is the difference when compared to the Epix Pro? Would you still choose the Epix?

@MD-tr1yv

10 ай бұрын

I had both, the epix was nice, but for me the pretty screen wasn’t needed. The f7 pro is nice enough with nice colors and contrast and the backlight is much better now. The difference in display between the fenix and epix wasn’t big enough for me to justify keeping the epix. Also, the epix isn’t bike friendly, when you use the watch as a bike computer and put it on your bike! The display wants to turn off, and there’s no always on backlight for the epix. To each their own.

Very helpful video, though would love to see some comparison videos -- between the Fenix and Epix Pro's and with other brands. This is a very interesting development from Garmin because it looks like they've effectively erased Apple's advantage on heart monitoring with the Elevate 5 (automated afib notification and ECG support excepted, though it looks like Garmin has the hardware for the latter), but without Garmin giving up their own advantage with battery-efficient high frequency heart monitoring. So a general suggestion -- you should consider a deep dive into the heart monitoring on these watches. Garmin's high frequency and new sensor, especially when paired with apps like Cardiogram, poses a formidable challenge to something thought of as an Apple domain. But whether Garmin will ever automate the afib notifications like Apple has is a whole other question; it's a very useful safety feature but still not in Garmin's software.

@misho4246

Жыл бұрын

To begin with, Garmin needs to teach their devices to correctly count the pulse and calculate all other indicators on this basis. In addition, it would be nice to put a more powerful chipset, because in the series 7 corny interface slows down. There are a lot of promises and lies in Garmin products, but no real results.

@Juloww

6 ай бұрын

whats ECG and what does it do

Hello Des. Thanks for the great video. Any info when the new software features might be available also for Fenix 7X sapphire? Also, I can see a lot of differences between Fenix 7S, 7 vs 7 Pro (flashlight, memory, etc) . However, not really so much differences between 7X sapphire vs 7X pro. Or am I missing something? Thanks!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

No exact timeline but it's usually a few months after a new launch when some software features are backported. The difference with the 7X Pro are the upgraded display and HR sensor. Thanks Jan!

how about music, I love it put music in format mp3 in the internal memory and listen to music from there.

Question for you, is it worth getting the sapphire version or is the gorilla glass strong enough?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

May come down to the activities that you do which may risk damaging the watch. Gorilla glass is generally fine if there’s no impacts like let’s say a crash on a bike.

great review, as always, Des. Too bad there isn't option without solar in 7X ranges, regular or Pro. as far as I can tell, solar adds just a little bit more with decent increase in price. Keep up with the great work Des!

@frankysour

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and decreases screen visibility by absorbing 7% of the passing ambient light... Can't stand it even on my Fenix 6x pro solar (where it actually absorbs 10% if I remember correctly, but there is no sapphire or touch screen digitizer to absorb enemy more ad on the Fenix 7) Please Garmin, give us back a NON solar Fenix in 51mm....... There's people out here wanting this

@fendermon

Жыл бұрын

@@frankysour The base model 7 and 7s screen is a joy to look at in comparison.

@frankysour

Жыл бұрын

@@fendermon if you mean in comparison with 7 solar or sapphire solar... My point exactly. And the 6 base (with backlight off...) Was even a bit better since it has no touchscreen digitizer on the screen. Now, I do understand that going back to no touchscreen would make no sense, but at least a plain gorilla glass version... Camon!

@fendermon

Жыл бұрын

@@frankysour I agree fully. I played with a 7x Saphire solar in the store and was shocked how poor it looked. Maybe it's much better in the sun...but I wouldn't know. -Cheers

Does the USB C cable work in the Enduro 2 or Fenix 7x? Thanks in advance 🤙🏽

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Yup, same standard Garmin charging port

I'm impressed. Garmin seems to have implemented a lot of useful features (solar, map overlays) that the new MIP G-Shocks are missing. I have just one question: MIP G-Shocks have a very low screen refresh rate, so the stopwatch does only seconds, which is lame. How does the Garmin stopwatch functions on a MIP screen?

sold

Thanks for this review, but if you allow, I want to use this space for a message to Garmin, as they don't seem to react to their Forum and Feature Requests. Dear Garmin, you are making great watches, but a lot of people are missing a feature in Garmin Connect for several years now. If I'm counting correctly, there are 11 bike profiles (including the new BMX), but Garmin Connect allows only 1 (one!) default gear for biking, no matter which specific profile. If I want to keep track of my mileage, I have to change the bike almost every time when I'm using different profiles. That shouldn't be that hard to fix?

I really need a tactix 7 vs new Fenix 7 Ppro comparison. Specially the display, brightness, visibility in sunlight, brightness with solar and non-solar.

@danscoular

11 ай бұрын

If it’s any help I have had both, and the screen is noticeably clearer with the F7X Pro vs T7 Solar. The contrast is better, but also the brightness levels are better. My unscientific guesstimate is 40% brightness on the F7XP = 60% on T7 Solar. Also, I think the Enduro 2 screen is clearer than T7. However, Auto-Brightness is poor, and hopefully that will be improved in a future firmware update. Hope this helps.

@AlphaPews

9 ай бұрын

Hey Boomix, I'm planning a more tactical review review of the 7Pro Sapp Solar. I have some interesting feedback more suited to my mil/L.E brothers and sisters out there.

can anyone kindly tell is this fenix 7 pro solar Slate gray?

Which has more accurate optical HR: Forerunner 965 vs Fenix 7 Pro? ie. does the Gen 5 sensor compensate for the increased weight of the Fenix 7 Pro vs Forerunner 965?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Would have to do further side by side testing but possibly a slight edge to the 7 Pro

Anyone else had isues with the down button suddenly starting to act weird with Fenix watches? I'm on my third Fenix watch (Fenix 6 Sapphire, Fenix Sapphire, Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar) - I have had the same exact problem where the down button starts doing all the functions of up button (with a lag). Super frustrating to see this issue come up every 6-8 months.

can you recieve texts and calls on this phone ?

Weather features will come update to Garmin Fênix 7x?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Can you tradein a garmin fenix 6 in against a garmin fenix 7x pro?

I only run one day a week, but do a lot of HIIT and CrossFit type workouts. I think the Fenix may be more than I need. Does Garmin have a more affordable model that has the features like Pulse Ox, HRV, Stress, Training readiness, body battery

@MrRajeshkpy

9 ай бұрын

I have a Venu 2 … also look at venu 2 plus…

@texasjmd

7 ай бұрын

@@lewislee150 thanks. I caught the Garmin Epix on a good sale, so I snagged that one. Probably way more than I need.