The 6x pro is still phenomenal. And just as functional today as when it came out. I’m too busy running and enjoying outdoors to worry about simple upgrades. I will get a 7x when the 9x is out. 😆

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great watch!

@danielvargo8369

Жыл бұрын

Yea but don’t u have a Coros vertix 2

@j33dup

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah? If you’re such a purist why do you need a multisport watch at all?

@jonathanparra1810

Жыл бұрын

The Fenix 6x sapphire the best

@pinkpastelstudio

Жыл бұрын

How is the performance of the battery as the Fenix 6 ages?

I upgraded from 6X to 7X solar and I really loved the multiband-GPS. When there are trees, buildings and obstacles for GPS signal the pace is not incrased incorrectly. The touch screen is nice, the flashlight is amazing. The stamina feature I don't use much. Solar charging doen't make much difference. Battery lasts forever and latest addicions from beta builds like Training Recover 2.0 are very good.

Your videos are what convinced me to get the 6x pro a few years ago and started focusing on my weight loss journey now 79 kg from 96kg 💪 keep up the good content 🔥

The fenix 7 was released days after i bought my fenix 6x sapphire, i watched a lot of yt videos of it and weighed and compared the features while the fenix 6x is still in the return window, i decided to get the 7x, i have no regrets of the unscratchable sapphire with solar charging, the touch screen that is so convenient, the sensors that is updated and improved and the black titanium case with dlc coating are worth the upgrade.. i almost forgot the addition of LED light.. its so useful...hiking, working, and riding mtb is more fun with garmin

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The LED flashlight is surprisingly useful. I found myself using it multiple times a day just looking for my kids toys under the couch lol!

Upgraded to the Fenix 7X from a 6X and absolutely love the new one. NO REGRETS. All the new features and is more user friendly. Thanks!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I have the Fenix 6 and I definitely love how quickly touchscreens like the Fenix 7 can be a real help before starting a run or any activity. You convinced me to look at selling my Fenix 6 and go for that newer and more versatile Fenix 7 Pro Solar.

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683

8 ай бұрын

I just upgraded to th 7 Pro Sapphire, and I'm glad I did. My son now has my 6 Sapphire so it was a win, win.

I went from the Tactix Delta to the 7X and LOVE it! Totally worth the price for me and agree with all the points you mention. I am not sticking with Tactix line because I found the hard squarish corners of the bezel scratched things I would bump into and now preferred the softer tapered bezel as well as the rounder buttons. I'll admit it, I'm not in the military! LOL

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks for sharing. I think most people who opt for the Tactix aren't military!

@longdongvondiqenbaum

2 жыл бұрын

In my old squadron most of the pilots/aircrew and maintainers wore fenix series watches rather than the tactix series.

@awesomeattic

2 жыл бұрын

You wanna sell your old tactix?

And I should add you're doing awesome with this channel. Its getting better and better and easily one of the best on youtube. Congrats and I appreciate the hard work!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This comparison is really useful to me, thanks. I have just received a brand new Fenix 7x Pro Sapphire Solar as a replacement for a faulty, 1 year old, Fenix 6x Pro Sapphire (non-solar). It is amazing.

Thanks for the good and detailed compare. I went from a Felix 5+ sapphire to the Epix and wow! The only minor point of criticism I have is that the buttons on the 5+ gave a nice solid feedback and the buttons on the Epix feel a bit mushy.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I've heard the "mushy button" complaint from others but haven't experienced it myself. I have Four Fenix 7's and they all feel pretty similar.

I have a fenix 6X and love it! My biggest problem with the Fenix 7 is that they look just like the Fenix 6 line, with a few exceptions (7s solar has a sweet Dark Bronze color).

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Similar but not exactly the same. Thanks for watching!

I have bought the Fenix 6 exactly due to the fact that it does not have a touch screen. Using it for a year now and I'm very happy with it. I have a Garminc chest strap anyway, so HR accuracy is not such a big issue for me. I would buy it again and not looking to upgrade anytime soon.

Really glad I purchased the Instinct 2 Solar. Half the money and most of the features.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great watch!

Appreciate the video. Been thinking about this a lot

Upgraded to the fenix 7x solar on sale for $870 and resold my regular fenix 6x non-solar for 450. In the end .. was worth it!! Can’t wait to repeat the process again in 1-2 years .

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope you enjoy it!

Hey! 2024 and i just bought my F6x Pro Solar, i came from a Coros Pace 2 and i use the watch all day, the F7 series here in Brazil is still very expensive and i needed something resistant, so i opted for the F6x which proved to be a great choice for my needs.

one of... if not the best comparison videos. thanks for sharing! 👌

Thanks for the video! I don't have a smart watch at all so I'll definitely be picking up the 7.

Another fantastic video. ECG would be the one feature that would have made me upgrade from 6 to 7. Maybe the Fenix 8 or next Epix :) Thank you again for your excellent videos!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that they skipped ECG on this version with so many of the competition doing it!

Liked and subscribed!! Thanks for the advices, very helpful video

Still rocking my 5x. Happy with it

@ChaseTheSummit

Жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

Still a Fenix 6X Sapphire user here. Don't feel like i need to upgrade. I have the 6X little over a year now, it gets me thru my running, workouts and daily activities with no problem. So I guess I'll stick with 6X till "8's". Nice video Dave, keep up the great work! 👍

@rado78231

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my reasoning!

@Twin540i

2 жыл бұрын

Love my 6x sapphire and will hang on to it for a while even with the new benefits with the touchscreen. Love the in depth reviews

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I think as technology advances the difference between generations gets smaller and smaller just like the phone industry. Minor tweaks and upgrades the Fenix 6 is still awesome!

@TechnoShamanism

2 жыл бұрын

I chose to buy a 6X at half price new after the 7 got released. Don’t use maps much and don’t want a touchscreen on my watch, so for me this was an easy one. I think the fenix lines are really fantastic and purpose built, can’t go wrong with them.

@BigAlpha365

2 жыл бұрын

I stick to my 6X Sapphire until maybe the 8X Sapphire

I debated for a few weeks before jumping on the 7X SS. I've been reading and watching a ton on the 7 and decided that it was worth it. It also didn't hurt that I could bring over all the bands I had from the 6X to the 7X. Oh yeah the battery certainly helps on the 7X too lol. Now having said that, I didn't need to upgrade, I just wanted to upgrade.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy it!

I LIKE THESE VIDEOS!!! I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND I AM ENJOYING IT VERY MUCH!!! I LIKE THESE COMPARISION VIDEOS BECAUSE THEY HELP ME MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT A PRODUCT THAT I AM INTERESTED IN! I OWN AN APPLE WATCH, BUT I HAVE LOOKING INTO GETTING A FITNESS WATCH AND I HAVE BEEN COMPARING THEM! I AM A SENOR CITIZEN BUT I STILL RIDE MY BIKE AND I ALSO HIKE!!! I LIKE THE WAY THAT YOU PRESENT THESE THINGS IN A WAY THAT GIVES ME THE FACTS, BUT IS NOT AT ALL DULL OR BORING!!! I AM NOT SURE WHICH WATCH I WILL PURCHASE YET, BUT I AM LOOKING THEM OVER!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO AND A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION!!! JUST FOR THE RECORD, I AM TYPING THIS COMMENT IN UPPER CASE LETTERS BECAUSE IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO READ THEM AND I MAKE LESS MISTAKES!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!! SIR, AND KEEP PUTTING OUT THESE GOOD VIDEOS!!!

Great video, currently considering to upgrade from a fenix 6x sapphire to tge 7x sapphire solar and I found your video useful, thanks. As a comment I'd add that at least you twice said fenix 7 when you meant to say fenix 6.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Whoops! It gets confusing!

Thanks for this comparison. I bought the Fenix 6x pro a year ago, and from the first use, I knew it was the GPS watch for me. I am not impressed with the new features on the 7. Although I do think that a touch-screen would enhance the use of panning on the map, I find the buttons to be more robust in use for everything else on the watch. I also think there is just a bit too much hype about the sapphire/solar features. If you have not broken a crystal on a watch in your lifetime due to your activities, the chances are that you will not be needing sapphire glass any time soon. It is not like the solar is a replacement for needing to connect the watch to a charging station, so as you put it "do you really want to pay the increased price for a GPS watch"?

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think there's a bit more to it than simply improved GPS. You're also getting the touch screen, longer battery life, a better heart rate sensor, and of course all of the internal software updates. That said, the Fenix 6 is still a great watch and you shouldn't feel compelled to upgrade!

@29erallday

2 жыл бұрын

Sapphire is actually easier to break, but harder to scratch

@stevecoats5302

Жыл бұрын

I smack my watch all the time, and I would swear by sapphire glass. I don't know if you actually can scratch this glass. Its bullet proof

@READComment1

Жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit well you’re getting *slightly* improved battery life, HR sensor, and GPS + touchscreen for $400-500 more (compared to a Fenix 6 on big sale), whether that’s worth it varies for everyone, but one can argue they are marginal improvements

Excellent analysis thank you for sharing your expertise, it is really useful 👍.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful!

Just got last week my new Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and, no doubt, best buy I could have made.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy it!

LOVE your videos! thanks! Upgraded from 6X to 7X saphire solar. NO REGRETS. if you own a 6 series and if you see this comment, I know that feeling, hesitation and temptation. I was there for straight 5 days! just do it !!! if you are not sure, just take a trip to a shop where they sell 7 series and you feel the new 7 and only you can kill that hesitation. the touchscreen is AWESOME!!!! all 7 series are in titanium and lighter! the sensor is fantastic! the GPS is WAY BETTER than 6 (the GPS signals just appears in less than a half second right after I start an activity where in X I was sometimes waiting for 1 or 2 minutes even!). THE DESIGN is ALOT BETTER.. itś less bulky.. its more flat, more elegant (my wife hated 6X at my hand, she really liked this 7X). I also changed the band to ultra light nylon band which makes the watch overall 20 grams lighter! The Stamina function is the only one I am struggling to benefit from... I am not a long runner, in fact I started running 1 year ago, so I am quite beginner, I can run 3 KM under 5:50 pace. so around the end of 3rd KM, I expect my stamina progress bar shows 20%-ish where it shows 80% which makes NO SENSE.. it basically says I can still run where it´s wrong! i don´t have enough breath and enough oxygen in my muscles! so I am done... I still need to understand this feature better!

@meysamsarabadani9852

2 жыл бұрын

oh the battery! I forgot to mention that! oh the battery! it´s just so good! this watch is in a different league.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@kzahrte

2 жыл бұрын

According to Garmin, only the 7 sapphire solar comes in titanium. The others are stainless.

I use a 6x pro solar and I really like it. It is very durable and that is a good thing as I am a very uncoordinated and bump into things a lot especially getting up early in the morning. I love how they are waterproof and heavy-duty. I would like the 7x purely for the fact that it has a flashlight on the side which i would get a lot of use out of but then again my phone has a flashlight on it as well so I suppose it doesn't really matter? Also the touch screen would be handy as well but I can make do with the buttons just takes me a bit longer than it would with a touch screen.

I have just managed change my older watch to used Fenix 6X Sapphire. And I cant be much happier to that price drop thanks to new 7 coming.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy it!

Bought the Fenix 7X sapphire moving from the 6X sapphire..... 7 is a big step up, touchscreen, battery, gps accuracy, bluetooth for headphones better, adjust screens on phone. Love the 7 and recommend it unreservedly......

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I was using the instinct for the longest time. After buying a Fenix, I see so much in common between the instinct and the Fenix. Yes the Fenix has a few extra features going for it. Yes maps are cool. Though I don't really use those extra features or the maps. At least not yet. I'll use my Fenix till a new instinct 3 comes out. Then I'll probably get another instinct.

@33scottyp

5 ай бұрын

I’m an Instinct 2 Solar user, I actually sold my Epix Pro because I went back to my Instinct. You’re right. Apart from the display and maps, they provide similar data but I found the Instinct far more comfortable and lighter to wear. I can’t wait for the Instinct 3 to come out.

Thanks for the comparison. I replaced my former F6Pro by a F7Sapphire Solar. The very first thing I noticed was the difference in the display contrast. My F6 Pro display was far better to read. That´s why I will always prefer the Gorilla glass when in comes to replace my current watch. On the other hand I can´t complain about the F7. With the latest firmware update we also got the split screen and radial data in the map screen. I haven´t checked yet, if Garmin has fixed the issue not to count more than 99,999 steps in a single activity. (Interesting for me because I´m doing 24hrs hikes.)

Bought the 6 from Garmin today at $350 off on their website , thanks for making the decision easier vs 100 off the 7

FR945 user (before I had vivoactive3 and FR645). I really enjoyed the touchscreen on my previous watches, but I needed more features, so ended up with FR945 which serves me awesome. F7 and Epix2 has everything I would want, BUT it also has more grams in weight! I just can't deal with this size and weight. So my only option is to wait for the next FR 9xx, which I'm sure will get the touchscreen and new stamina features. Maybe even LTE option. The only question remains, will it get OLED screen? (hope it will). Thanks for well made videos you provide. Keep it going!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Time will tell what the next Forerunner flagship will bring but I'm excited for it!

@vosch8229

2 жыл бұрын

I had a FR 935, moved up to a 6 Pro (no solar) mainly because of battery, 6 data fields, music and looks. Sometimes the weight disturbs me, most often not. Considering the price of the 7 and Epix, I can't convince myself buying one, even if I would love to have an Epix. But if an FR with stamina, touchscreen, configuration via phone, and LTE (and solar?) will come out, I could get weak. I think I would sacrifice the Epix display for weight and price. I would be surprised if it had an AMOLED display.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Garmin’s implementation of the touch screen. Definitely best in the GPS watch market 👌

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to go back to non-touch screen after you experience it!

@francisdayon

2 жыл бұрын

I have no problems with it switching screens randomly while in bed. The only time is I see it switching screens randomly is when I'm taking a shower after my swim.

I upgraded to 7x sapphire solar from 6x pro solar for the touch screen feature. That is a lot of money but i think that worths for it. Totally agreed with your reasons of getting the 7. The touch screen and ability to set the data screen from Garmin Connect app is super useful. The accuracy of GNSS, even without the use of multiband, is so great. I am not regret to spend that money for the upgrade

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ratandjmt

2 жыл бұрын

Curious what you did with your 6?

@cutterdevil

2 жыл бұрын

@@ratandjmt be a spared

Thanks for the video chase

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for pointing out the lack of Sapphire without solar. Hopefully they're gonna introduce it down the line 👍

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't hold my breath. I think Solar+Sapphire is the new way forward. Thanks for watching!

Can't wait to get the 7x. My fenix 5 has served me well

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The 5 is still a great watch but the 7x will be a huge upgrade. Hope you enjoy it!

@mrti3

4 ай бұрын

Why upgrade if its serves you well. Any particular feature missing?

I upgraded to a Fenix 7 solar and love it, worth the upgrade

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Nice video! More GPS satellites = regression to mean: If one is being distorted and you cannot turn reception off, accuracy is worse. - Bough my 6S since you shared your wrist size showing it (thanks!), as it looked okay. I’ll get the Epix 2. Body building incoming, the larger size won’t matter for long; and mapping has been a chore on the 6S, especially picking a spot for “navigate to point.”

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The touch screen certainly changes the game when it comes to navigation. Hope you enjoy the Epix!

Bought the Fenix 6 Sapphire mid last year half price. Love it. No true regrets. The touch screen would be handy for the maps, but I can live without it.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@cejay67

2 жыл бұрын

I got the sapphire at the same time for the same discount. Still sooo tempted.

"Another video about the 7" No Dave THE most important one! Looking forward to watching this...

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

lol, I just don't want to become "that garmin channel"! Gotta keep things diverse around here! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the Video, kept me on the Fenix 6. Cool watch, dont want Touch because its not useable on skitours and mountainobiken by rain.

I went from an Apple Watch SE to the Fenix 7s! A sacrifice on smartwatch capabilities but the outdoor features and fitness tracking is in a whole other league, I couldn’t be happier!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

@arkhurdler7308

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what is it about the Garmin fitness features that you find more useful than the AW?

@Maximumoverbite

Жыл бұрын

@@arkhurdler7308 The best way to think about it is this: The Apple Watch is a smartwatch with some fitness features. Garmin watches are fitness watches with some smartwatch features. I made the switch to a Garmin Instinct and I absolutely love it. I especially love not having to charge my watch every night. I miss a couple Apple Watch features here and there (mostly being able to Shazam straight from my watch) but I’ve been extremely happy with my Instinct.

Looks awesome with the new elevate HR and touch screen. But thinking if upgrading to a venu2 plus from my fenix 6 pro 😄

@NadavArad

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking about that as well, have you made a decision?

I just brought my first sports watch a 6X solar second hand for AU $650, they are $1650 still in the shops here. It'll arrive next week. Having used a Garmin GPS64 hand held GPS for years, my biggest problem was the lack of a touch screen. Navigating around the maps is just plain painful and really off putting. It is what it is and I appreciate the reason why it is so but it's high time we move on and forget non touch screens for ever. Fenix 7 with touch screen is a clear winner in my books but I can't afford it. To start with a 6X is pretty awesome though. Thanks for the very informative videos, I've been glued to your channel for day's 🙏

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy the 6x! It's a great watch.

I’ve got the delta solar sapphire. I’ll wait for the 8 series and hope they do that in a delta model. Maybe by then, they’ll have surface charging rather than a plug-in charger.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Wireless charging would be cool to see eventually.

I just pulled the trigger on a Fenix 7S Saphire Solar. I am sure it will make me better, stronger, faster. 😉 Really pleased with it overall, albeit much poorer and overwhelmed with all the features and settings. The visibility issue is one I struggle with most and so keep fiddling with the backlight settings. Settled on a white watch face, which helps. But overall, it may not be a problem keeping the backlight on Gesture mode (although it does seem too sensitive at times) since it has a good battery life compared to my Galaxy Watch Active 2. As a Garmin newbie, I would love it if you had some videos focused on doing specific tasks with these watches or how to type stuff that you learned. Maybe a "did you know you could..." series or "what features have helped me" and then show how to do it. Garmin's help is very non-visual. Thanks again.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I hope you enjoy it! and thanks for the ideas for videos. I'll see what I can do.

I agree. Touch screens are hard to do well and Garmin did well here. Great video as always!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks Matt!

Thanks a lot for all these Informations. I am still not 100 % sure if i want to buy the Fenix 6 X Pro or the 7 s solar (those arecurrently the only availible versions), but i think i will buy the 7 s solar because of the touch display. if the watches are lasting 10 Years or more , im pretty sure, i would be mad about not having a Touchsrceen in the Year 2032.

That flashlight though… around camping, the car or as a running backup for when you run a bit longer and come a bit after dark. That light has got me thinking. The usability of the touch screen is a plus, specially for using maps, but the solar is certainly improving a lot for the next series and we might get ‘forever power’ with the Fenix 8, so it does make a case for waiting. That flashlight though…

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The flashlight is surprisingly useful for a variety of tasks. I've used it daily ever since I started wearing the 7X.

Great vid Dave, always enjoy the content. I know the units you have are loners from Garmin. Just curious, what’s on your wrist right now? Still the 945LTE or the Fenix 6? These watches are a huge financial commitment so always like to see what others are currently using. Side note: I appreciate you mentioning the Fenix 7 display. In every video I’ve viewed, I felt the display looked very dark compared to other Garmin watches and thought maybe it was just me. You basically validated what I was seeing!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've surprisingly been wearing the Instinct 2 Solar for the past few weeks and enjoying it quite a bit. It's nice to not have to worry about scratching a metal bezel and the simple display kind of gets out of the way. That said, I still love the epix gen 2!

@ZeRo-22-

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for the response! I had the Epix but at the end of the day, just couldn’t justify the cost for how I was using it (I’m a dadthelete so won’t be running any 100 milers anytime soon!) so I ended up returning it. The Instinct 2 could be a winner though, great features (Golf!) and durability. Music would have been great but I can live without it. The value/cost is definitely there for what you get! Might consider it when the refund processes 😛

I upgraded from Fenix 6 Pro to Fenix 7 sapphire solar. The watch is titanium and noticeably lighter. Also i love the solar look

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!

I take the chance and get a used Fenix 6x pro for 350 euros. I miss a little bit the Touchscreen. Gut a great and realative cheap Upgrade from the vivoactive 3 music i have before. The Videos from your Channel help me a Lot to chosse and i do a Lot more Sport acivities know. Thanks for that! Greatings from Germany 😎

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal!

How many videos about Fenix7 is to many? trick question.. never to many. keep em coming.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I've got a few more but I don't want to pigeon hole this channel into a "garmin only" place. Need to keep it diverse! Thanks for watching!

Currently have a Fenix 5X. Got a coupon for $600 off 6X pro solar today. So price would be $350. Way cheaper than $1,000 for a 7X. Use it for triathlon, soccer, MTB, weights, day hikes, etc. 5X lasts about 10 days for my activity level

Thank you for the detailed review. I'm a 6x sapphire user for the last 2 years, and I'm considering upgrading to the 7x sapphire. my main reason is the touch screen. over the course of 2 years I've noticed that I'm back light button on my 6x is squishy. it feels very different from the other buttons as well as different from when I first got it. touch screen addition mean I will be less likely to have a button failure (which I'm very concerned with on my 6x).

@ChaseTheSummit

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I've heard of the buttons wearing in over time but failure is pretty rare... I think!

@josephseebart8488

Жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I thought the same. It's weird because I really don't use the backlight button. It's probably just wearing out but I still fear failure.

Great video, having gone from a 6X Sapphire to a 7X Sapphire, I agree with all your points. One other thing worth mentioning, is the 7 sapphire models are only available with a titanium bezel now. Previously they were a stainless bezel. This could be good or bad, depending on what you want - the stainless DLC was (I believe) significantly more durable than titanium. But of course, titanium is lighter. Personally I wanted a Stainless Sapphire 7X, like my 6X was, but it wasn't an option and I feel like the move to titanium was actually a downgrade for me.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! Thanks for sharing.

@clitaiulian4497

2 жыл бұрын

Problem is that Garmin is using grade 2 titanium which is very soft and hence very prone to scratches. For example Coros is using grade 5 titanium which is much tougher and almost immune to being scratched.

So I tried the Fenix 6 and took the leap and went to the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar. I came from the Suunto Core before that. The biggest reasons for me was the multi-band GPS and improved battery life. I don't find visibility of the screen to be an issue and the solar band, etc. doesn't bother me. I bring a Goal Zero power supply and solar panel in my duffel as power is not reliably available and Wifi is hit or miss depending on where I am. Then we enter a gray area with some of the other features of either of the Fenix models and that has to do with sleep, HR, pulse ox, etc.. I wear a Whoop 4.0 as well. The Garmin's are notoriously bad with accurately measuring sleep (I find the sensor on the 7X is better). The Quantified Scientist on KZread is a good resource for this. He is a scientist that specializes in biomechanical data analysis and has done reviews on a wide variety of watches/straps. Having said that, I really like the body battery on the Fenix and it gives me insights that the Whoop doesn't. I am collecting data between the two devices but am almost certain that I will stay with using both to give me an overall view of how I am doing. Go figure right? No such thing still as one solution. Another side reason for the Fenix is that the Whoop strap needs BOTH Bluetooth and Wifi to update data in the app. The strap is only capable on storing 3 days worth of data before it starts overwriting. So if you are out in the boonies for an extended period you are going to lose data. So having the data on the Fenix is better than nothing at all. My two cents, really like the Fenix. Put me in the ex-military column. Love the reviews. Keep up the great work!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Rob over at the Quantified Scientist does a great job!

I picked up a new Fenix 6X Sapphire for $439....for me it was a no brainer over paying almost $1000 for the 7. If I were a pro athlete, which most of us aren't, I'd buy the best possible gear I could get. Coming from a Fenix 3HR....I'm pretty impressed with the 6 at that discounted price.

I upgraded to the fenix 7 tactix pro... I like the look of it

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Great watch!

This video is a must !!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@theweirdgoonie9700

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit yes its very helpful,thanks for the effort !

great video, thanks, off-topic question: which watch are you wearing in this video? looks quite compact!

@ChaseTheSummit

Жыл бұрын

Garmin Forerunner 955!

As always very good sum-up. Thank You. Price is the biggest selling point for F6 right now - I mean, where I live, for half of the price of F7X, you can get F6X - that is almost as good as F7, I would say you get ~80% of what you would get with F7X :) The reason for an upgrade for me - touchscreen and that alone, but not in next year or 18 months.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, the Fenix 6 is an incredible value right now!

HR sensor would be the most impactful factor imo. Touch screen comes second. But those two are pretty important improvements.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I’m looking forward for the next generation of the TACTIX model

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Time will tell!

I am still on a 5 sapphire....no reason at all with functions to upgrade, apart from one device I have (VO2 Master) links to the 6 and 7 but not the 5. (or I have to carry my phone with me)... So, as a result of this, will probably go 7 Sapphire! Thanks for the review.

I have upgraded from 6 to 7 tbh I am very happy I think it worth it

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank God for the Fenix 7. I frequently need GPS for 56 straight hours ...

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

You never know!

I'm keeping my F6 Pro hopefully until the F8 is out!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Good call!

Great stuff! How is the Fenix 7 on the treadmill? I have the forerunner 945 and Fenix 6x and felt as if the 945 was more accurate. Also, I’m curious to hear what you think about the real time stamina feature of the Fenix 7. Thank you, man!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Fenix 7 is similar to the older Fenix 6 and 945 on the treadmill. If you calibrate occasionally it's pretty accurate. The new Stamina tracking is pretty neat but I'm still trying to understand what the use case is for it. Stay tuned for lots of follow up videos!

@boombeef

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly the 6x is shifting around on your wrist due to weight, size and sweat being just enough to lead to worse contact and accuracy for sensor? I am assuming the hardware sensors are the same in Forerunner 945. I could be wrong.

Another great video!! I have been on the fence between the 6 and the 7. For the life of me, I cannot understand why Garmin only has one color option with the base Fenix 7 and that is stainless silver. To get black/carbon, you have to get either the solar or sapphire solar model. I don't want anything solar as I find it unnecessary and I don't like the display from what I've seen in person. The 7 solar displays seem muted and a bit dim in indoor light compared to the 6. I also don't like the silver color on the base...it's way too flashy. What to do! I have found the 6 sapphire on sale for $550 which is a very tempting price. I don't really need maps and the touchscreen. I just wish Garmin would have made the entry point into the 7 more logical and had more color options between all the models.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your t houghts!

@kzahrte

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up taking the plunge and buying the Fenix 7 solar. My wife actually told me to get what I want so I'll be happy. 🙏

I got the Fenix 6 pro just weeks before the release of the Fenix 7. My Forerunner 935 quit and I had to buy a new Garmin asap. I really enjoy all the new features of the Fenix 6. 7 would be nice but I got the 6 at a steal So can't really complain about that.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The 6 is certainly the better value!

Great comparison. I'll use my 6X and wait what the 8 has to offer .

I think I've watched all your videos, and you are a legend! :D I'm quite on a budget as a beginner and having a wife not really keen on spending money on fresh hobby crushes of mine lasting for few weeks or months. :) As I could buy a 6s pro for 435 USD, with all the features available 2 years ago while 7s with current features is around 600 USD in my country, I kind of feel that 6s Pro is more than enough and i try not to think about having an "outdated" new watch in the next few years. I really hope Garmin will deliver some updates for 6 series at least in the near future.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The nice thing about Garmin is that they never obsolete a product. The Fenix 6s will connect/pair/sync with Garmin Connect for the foreseeable future. As an example I have a Garmin Fenix 1 from 2010 that still works and still syncs with Garmin Connect. That watch is 12 years old! The only thing you need to accept is that you won't get NEW features. But that doesn't make the Fenix 6 any less awesome. Hope that helps!

@okezsoke

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks, that helps a lot!

I upgraded from fenix 3 sapphire to fenix 6 sapphire, I always upgrade when there is a new model coming, bought my fenix 6 in December 2021 for half the original price, $540, did the same thing when I bought my fenix 3, in 3 or maby 4 years it is time to upgrade again and I'm probably buy right before a new model comes out.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good way to do it. You'll certainly get the most value.

I paid £200 for a used mint Fenix 6s (non pro) around May 2021, Garmin just warranty replaced with it with the 47mm Garmin Fenix 6 (non pro). So I think I will make do with this, until the Fenix 7 or the Epix has a flash sale or if any type of discount, then I will defo be considering,

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Great deal!

I got my f7x solar yesterday beside buttons which feels low quality it's a great watch

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I've heard the same from others but I cannot complain about mine.

Thnx for comparision. In my country Croatia, Garmin Fenix 7x solar is 894 Euro and Fenix 6X pro is 525 Euro. Not worth that money, better wait a while for Fenix 7x prices to drop after a year. I had a Fenix 3Hr for four years, now I am using a 6X Pro and do not plan to switch to 7 for the next two / three years.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Bought the forerunner 945 two months before the 945 LTE came out with heart rate sensors. I'm perfectly happy with my light weight watch but always interested in New technology. as someone who is not a professional does the small differences in heart rate accuracy really matter that much? I use the heart rate zones in some training and it have been working perfectly for me. Fellow forerunner users what would get you to / whate made you upgrade to one of the newer watches?

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The 945 is a fantastic watch. The improved HR sensor only matters if you have issues with the older sensor. Have you tried comparing it to an external sensor? It's hard to say if you'd see an improvement because optical sensors have so many variabilities from person to person.

As somenone who used fenix 5 before getting a 6x pro, i will 100% skip 7. My best friend got it, so i have been able to use it a bit. Unlike transition from 5 to 6x pro, where i got maps, music, pulse ox sensor and quite a few other cool things, 7 brings very little tbh. Atleast regarding things i care about(solar cells are a non factor, and touch screen is a big minus). Honestly 6x pro is so good, it will take a major breakthrough for me to switch.

Waiting for instinct 2 vs fenix 6 because now its already same price,thanks :)

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of requests for that one! thanks!

I would very much appreciate your doing a video on ; " best watch to have when the whole enchilada comes apart " . By this I mean grid down, zombie apocalypse, etc....

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting! However, I'm by no means a "prepper" so I'm not sure I'd be educated to make that kind of video.

@mungo75

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say Garmin instinct 2 solar right? Given not as many features as a Fenix, but still loads and best of all potentially infinite battery life through the solar…

great video!!! got today the Fenix 6s sapphire at 500$, at that price point I don't think I can find a better alternative and compare to my Vivoactive 3 music it's a big upgrade :)

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, great deal!

Tks man, but stamina on 7 should be a good plus to be tested & reported. Tks again, great video!

@ChaseTheSummit

Жыл бұрын

The Real Time Stamina feature is super cool!

Still got my F6X, might upgrade to a 7X when the price drops.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

In due time!

I bet Fenix 8 will be much better then 7. In 2023 just bought fenix 6pro solar for 299$ on sale , just needed a watch.

Fenix 6 is under $400 now! Great overview, though, as I'm trying decide between the two. I have a Forerunner now, and want more functionality. A touchscreen for the maps would be ideal, but the 6 is so cheap now...

@mugiwara1310

Жыл бұрын

I am at the same spot, what did you finally do?

@ropersix

Жыл бұрын

@@mugiwara1310 Well, now I'm also considering the Forerunner 955. So I haven't made a decision, but I think I want the better GPS of the more modern models (like the 7 and 955). Because I do a lot of trail running in the mountains, and some backpacking, where a better GPS signal would be good at times.

Hi Dave, I am a UK viewer of your videos, which are great, and you have really tempted me to upgrade. I am not very technical as an 82 year old man, so what do I need to do with my Fenix prior to selling. Many thanks. Terry Davis

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Before you sell just make sure you go into settings > reset > delete data and reset settings. You'll also want to remove it from your garmin connect account by clicking "devices" in your connect app. Hope that helps!

@terrydavis1488

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Many thanks for your quick and helpful reply. Terry Davis

I had the tactix delta before such an awesome watch. Had the epix for a bit but the back button had issues. Decided to go to the 7x which I like better honestly. These new watches are so quick and that touch screen really makes a difference. I love the black color over that carbon so much better. The epix says black titanium but it’s not black. My 7x actually looks black and is so much sharper to me with that color. I’m excited to see the the tactix echo.

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The color naming with Garmin is so weird lol. It seems like Slate Gray, Carbon Gray, and Black all look the same in certain light.

Still on a Fenix 5 Sapphire. I was hoping that Garmin could improve the display tech to get more contrast / increased brightness. To hear that the Sapphire edition is now actually darker is a bummer. I guess I'll wait for the Fenix 8 then. Except for the 1s delay when switching away from the watch face, I am absolutely happy already, so I am in no rush. :)

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The 5 Sapphire is still a great watch! If you're looking for a better display check out the Garmin Epix!

@APerson-jf2md

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I agree - it aged very well. I saw the Epix, but for an always-on watch passive screens are (at least currently) the way to go IMHO. I much prefer the Fenix screen over an OLED display. So the F7 ticks all the boxes (except for less contrast and this annoying solar ring - how come a solar cell ring isn't black?!) - but so does the Fenix 5. Hard to believe this one got already 5 years on the clock!.. Ok.. I'll see myself out..

I still love my fenix 3 hr sapphire

I'm still using the Fenix 5. The back button broke: had a velcro strap, it came loose, the watch flew off and hit the pavement. Not a scratch but now the back button doesn't work.... time to upgrade.

What’s the experience with the downloaded music updates. I have other Garmings with Music but for some reason they would only work to update or upload music with Cel phone hotspot not home WIFI. I have seen this is a common issue with Garming watches. Does this issues also happens on Fenix 6 and or 7?

Still on the Fenix 6X Pro. The only feature that the 7 has that appeals to me is the touch screen. While use the map the touch screen is for sure a big plus. And the flash light is an interesting feature too. I'm not impressed by the solar feature as it impact on battery life overall is too small. I life in a part part of the world where the sun doesn't shine very much. Curious to see what the Fenix 8 will bring but for now my Fenix 6 isn't leaving me.

Upgraded from 6s sapphire to 7s sapphire solar for the exact reasons. Super on point review! Weight is also a plus pt. Lighter!

@lecherito007

2 жыл бұрын

Whats your wrist size?

@Bearbear1046

2 жыл бұрын

@@lecherito007 it’s about 15cm

@Bearbear1046

2 жыл бұрын

@chase the summit i wanna ask if turning the wifi on on fenix 7 will impact the battery life greatly. Hope to hear from you!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 жыл бұрын

The weight loss is a nice perk for sure. Thanks for sharing.