I Was Wrong About The New Garmin Epix 2

I was really unsure about the Garmin Epix 2. Here are my thoughts after swimming, biking and running with this watch for a little over a week.

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[DesFit]

Matt LeGrand - the sports tech/triathlete YouTuber with b-roll and intros just as good (or even better) than some dedicated camera YouTube channels. You've outdone yourself once again. Amazing video work and content, Matt! 🙌

[relaxingnature]

Bought Epix 2 two weeks ago.. At first was hard to decide between Epix or Fenix. But I love Epix 2 from day one, no doubts that I made the right choice. Awesome watch

[Khaladas]

Thanks for mentioning the watch pins ! That ended up being kind of an issue for me with my Epix, I had to get them cut off at a Watch shop so that I could put regular spring pins in and use my collection of vinyl straps, instead of having to buy all new very limited availability quick release straps.

[namits]

Great video. Love my Epix 2. Gesture mode is fine, I don't need a display "always on" when I am not looking at it. Also if you cover the screen with your palm, this will go back to the watch face in whatever screen your are viewing. An Epix 2 X would be even better (with the cool flash light from the Fenix 7X)

[TheImprobableIronman]

I'll never be able to afford either of those - but your intro was absolutely priceless and didn't cost me anything. :-) . Superb work Matt.

[pavan]

Couldn’t find “Epix Gen 2- After 100 days” video. I just find your videos so relaxing. Those intros, production quality. Nice way to spend “Me Time” after work :)

[ChaseTheSummit]

**Me: Watches intro, Adds probe lens to cart**
Nice approach to this one Matt!

[Dave-lrwo]

The Epix Gen 2 is a GREAT watch. Garmin is getting it right. I'm a Fenix user back to the very first Fenix and up through the 5X plus sapphire. I wanted the Epix 2's just slightly smaller dimensions. It's proving to have has everything to be a total winner.

[viccao]

Man I had to double check what channel this was because the production level was sooo good! Especially the intro! Good work.

[PatrickKlippert]

Wow… I have watched a lot of tech reviews (amongst other things) on YouTube through the years, but this video really contains some stellar editing and shots… Respect - and thanks! 👌🏻🙌🏻

[johnfricano]

Great job on an honest easy to follow video! Quite a lot of information on a very easy to follow and understand format. Awesome video shots on introduction and in use scenes. This watch seems to be very hard to get, maybe due to such good reviews, including yours, out there. I am eagerly waiting for mine to arrive. Thank you again for the hard work and objective review!

[TheQuantifiedScientist]

Matt LeGrand is the king of cinematography👑 !! Amazing job man! If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I will definitely try to convince you to get a workshop ;-)

[RunningOtaku]

Wow, your lighting and cinematography are incredible! I’ve been watching YouTube running tech reviews since they first became a “thing” and the quality of your production is BY FAR the best! Subscribed!!!

[fitgearhunter]

And now the faded HR graph below the video - oh my gosh even more amazing addition!

[seanvk]

Nice coverage. I still prefer the 7(x) for battery life. The Epix seems like a special SKU. Also, I’d rather wait for FR955 especially at $1k price. It’s an interesting new variant with the display. But doesn’t really seem like something I’d replace my FR945LTE with.

[stevewarshauer]

As a cyclist and avid golfer I have had some issues with the Epix battery life. I have had both the Feni 7X Titanium and the Epix Titanium watches. Both are great devices but it comes down to battery life for me. As a retired “masters athlete” with a lot of time on my hands, I found is that if you are an avid golfer who plays 4-5 days per week, the Epix only lasts for 4 rounds or about 16 hours-17 hours. Garmin’ s GPS metrics is based on running, cycling, etc. for typical GPS usage and gets their numbers under those use scenarios. Golf uses way more battery life as the constant mapping changes as you go from hole to hole requires much more battery usage. I confirmed this with Garmin as I initially thought there was something wrong with my Epix battery. So, if you plan on using this device for golf and play multiple times per week, and do outdoor cycling or running, plan on charging the Epix every 4 days or so. On the other hand, my Fenix 7X can get about 12 golf rounds in and probably more with Solar if you live somewhere with a lot of sun, like me. Just wanted to let everyone know about this unique wrinkle for anyone playing a lot of golf. Hope it help out some folks on the fence deciding which watch to get.

[danliddiard]

I have the 6X solar. I have had the band break off at the spring loaded pins, twice! The band that I was using at the time is the super comfortable Garmin Enduro band.

[howardgould]

Great review. Helped me to decide to get an Epix 2 stainless steel - couldn't justify spending more on a watch than my smartphone. Great phone and connect app. Only issue is that I find the sleep results way off for me, probably because I move a lot around during my sleep.

[SmithK]

Seriously one of your best. You have a great presence brother..

[nolliehietbrink]

Fantastic review and absolutely the best video quality I've seen from a review! Awesome work Matt!