Garmin Fenix 7 vs Epix: 13 Key Differences Detailed

Here’s every tiny difference between the Fenix 7 and Epix watches, from someone who’s been putting them through their paces in-depth. From 7-hour rides to 6-hour hikes, and everything in between. I put the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire to the test against the Epix Sapphire side by side.

I detail battery tests, screen visibility tests, how well mapping works, routes, size, price, and plenty more.

0:00 Quick Overview
1:28 Price Differences
2:04 Display Mode Differences
3:33 AMOLED vs MIPS Display
4:26 Resolution Differences
4:54 Map Differences
5:44 Brightness Differences
6:26 Dimness & Sleep
7:43 Battery Burn Charts & Deep-Dive
12:00 Epix & Fenix Flashlights
12:53 GPS & Heart Rate Accuracy
13:18 Pixel Burn-in Concerns
14:22 Watch Weights
15:01 Connect IQ Differences
15:24 Final Recommendations

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Hands down the best reviews on smart watches. Not only the specs, but real life data that can be trusted with charts etc.

[peterw]

Upgraded from the Fenix 5 to the 7x -- totally worth it !! Love the watch

[eraser]

Excellent video, I love my Epix and wouldn't go back to a transflective display, with my current setup I charge every 10+ days and do an hour+ activity every day.

[COYSMike]

Appreciate all of these in depth videos, it's making it much easier to make an informed choice

[simonelovati]

I purchased the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar. Guys, it’s a beast. I love Epix display brightness but 7X size (and infinity battery) is much better for me. Super happy!

[wrenpyle]

thanks for the comparison video selected the fenix 7 based on the better battery life and lower price point. upgrading from a 935 so im very excited for all of the new features !!!!

[fitgearhunter]

Ray. Dude. I can’t say enough how awesome this video is. You freaking nailed it. Awesome, awesome content and super well explained even with some technical details involved. Excellent job.

[manfromtheredriver]

Thanks for the great comparison breakdowns! I especially appreciate the charts you show. I've been been looking for charts like these to compare Garmin's various models for a while now. Keep up the great work!

[superguy]

Concise, in-depth, sans fluff. You reviews are the tops and help me intelligently decide how to deploy my hard earned money. TY!

[debbiemiller]

Garmin watches are the most beautiful watch ever made. I absolutely love them. I'm a single parent with two children in a economically forgotten region so I can't afford them but they are dream watches. Just unbelievably beautiful.

[JeremyYost]

@1:33 the comparison chart is very helpful and battery life chart @3:18! Thank you!

[giantbikeoz]

Thanks for the great reviews. I went from the 5 to 6X and I really like the bigger size of the watch. This has changed my views of the size, as when I first bought Garmin watches in the 5 series, thinking the X series may be too large a size. But after owning the 6X due to it was on special at the time, and I don't think I can go back to the smaller watch. So I think the Epix in releasing the smaller size only in this version, works out great for me, due to just upgraded to the 6X not long ago. So if the next version with X series size, then it will be time for me to upgrade, as I really like the idea of an Amoled screen in this watch.

[takashiwatanabe]

Thank you for your precise video as always, Ray. I'm a Fenix 6X user. Your reviews pushed me to order an Epix, not a F7X.

[Pushups_press_play]

Thanks for such a comprehensive review, helped me pull the trigger on the Epix. My first Garmin I cannot wait thank you buddy :)

[BhavaSindh]

Thanks, DC Rainmaker! I got my Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar yesterday after watching your video. Wasn't really difficult to decide between Expix and Fenix. The transreflective didn't change from the 6 version bit that is good. For a watch that you wear 24/7 (at least I do), the tramsreflective display is more fitting. Somehow, it is more soothing... Also, for an outdoor watch especially with the solar option it performs superb in direct sunlight and actually gets more energy rather than draining more.

[ivanpeso]

Good review/comparison. Real world use. For hiking 10-15hr and better quality maps thanks to high-quality screen I'm going epix.

[sagybp]

Thanks! Finally the battery comparison I was waiting for. Looks like I'm gonna go with the Epix!

[ghffthhhu]

Your comparision convinced me to indeed go for the Epix as a successor of my F6x. After my first bike ride with it I unfortunately have to say it was a big mistake.
The reason is that there is no way to keep the display from dimming. I was riding today from the afternoon till sunset and there no light condition where the dimmed display is readable.
On the F6/7 the backlight can be set to stay on indefinitely, but not on the Epix.
That means that all the data you want to have constantly in view like power, HR, speed, navigation etc is basically not visible. Until you press a button, touch the screen or do the wrist gesture. Thats of course not practical at all.
I understand that Garmin decided to take that route to keep that battery alive for a minimum of time. But on the other hand, this destroys all kind of other use cases. As I see it, this device is a design flaw.
I wonder why you didn't mention it in your reviews, didn't you ride during your test period?
I will go for the F7. Which is a pity, because apart from the above the Epix is indeed a beautiful device.

[okiroi]

maybe the best video content creator I've found in the YouTube concerning smart/gps watches. Keep up the good work

[Govinkuna]

As always your comparison and great video production value is what I look for in review channels. I had confirmed 7X last year as the watch to get but after seeing the epix review and comparison I have made the decision to go with the epix since like you I don't do multi day hikes or activities, apart weekends long rides.