Garmin EPIX Gen 2 Review - Finally with AMOLED! Better than Fenix 7?

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00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:36 - Epix vs Fenix 7 - What’s the same?
02:27 - Options / Pricing
03:20 - Size / Weight / Hardware Overview
03:48 - AMOLED Display Overview / Sapphire Option
06:17 - Enhanced Navigation / Mapping Experience
07:05 - Battery Life
09:20 - GPS Accuracy
09:49 - Heart Rate Accuracy
10:26 - Final Thoughts / What could be better?

[thepatternforms]

i only need to charge my epix once every 2 weeks and i use it heavily for running and hiking... the screen in bright sun is amazing...EPIX wins easily

[mattstegall]

I’m trying to remind myself that, until today, I was 100% happy with my Fenix 6 Pro. The smart thing to do would be to just keep rolling with the 6 but that display on the Epix sure is sexy.

[Goffas_and_gumpys]

LOVING how Garmin has dropped some new pieces, AND all the reviews coming out. Great video bro.

[ZachGrabill]

This is the one we've been waiting on. AMOLED mapping! Already placed my order.

[shwndh]

Upgrades are nicely done with plenty of options. I do wish the AMOLED screen was available in 51mm size though. Thanx again for great reviews.

[mattsquatch]

Coming from a Fenix 3HR...sapphire screen is the way to go. 6 rough years, zero scratches!

[imsmarterthanu]

Just ordered the Epix, I need that display. I was just never happy with my fenix 6 because when going from looking at my bright crisp phone display to the Fenix 6 display it just looked terrible. Very excited for the Epix to arrive!

[rickstokes]

The EPIX 2 is definitely what I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been enjoying my 5x for awhile. The AMOLED always on display for my 58 year old eyes is a game changer. Wish is did have the LTE but I use a small smartphone for that while out on the road so no problems there.

[bodieleonard]

I had the Fenix 7 on hold at a local Fleet Feet but seeing many reviews on the Epix I had a change of heart. The lynchpin was the display. Only thing that would sway me back to Fenix would be if it had the ECG. Other than that solar and battery life are the only difference, that I have seen so far, oh and the 7x has a flashlight. Having had the Fenix 5 since 2015 I am really excited for this upgrade!

[amshaqCR]

I didnt sleep well last night couldn't wait to hear about these devices

[Hasiwi]

I tried the Fenix ​​7X sapphire solar for 20 days and it was very bulky and it took me a week to get used to the weight of the watch, now I have the Epix gen2 and the difference is significant and positive, very happy with this model Epix gen 2

[scottrasmussen]

Great review! As a newbie to Garmin watches I’m leaning towards the Epix2 as a first time purchase simply due to the display advantage. I’m a bit of a watch collector in general and interestingly enough I was originally drawn to the idea of Garmin using sapphire, DLC, and titanium in their wearable devices for me to even check them out to begin with. Add in the new beautiful display option with a battery life that suits my needs = I’m sold on Epix.

[danielvargo]

Thanks to u and your reviews I ordered from playbetter I ended up exchanging 2. watches for the fenix 7 sapphire solar and I couldn’t be happier playbetter is awesome they will do anything to make a customer happy

[blackmontecarlo]

Just got this one yesterday. Garmin hit it out of the park with this one.

[birdiet]

I am thinking about going back to Garmin from coros! I really miss their app and having all your runs and data organized so nicely!!

[jamesross]

Thanks so much for all your videos - it really helped me make a decision. I went from a Polar grit x pro to the fenix 6x pro to the 7x to finally grabbing the Epix gen2! Awesome content and amazing reviews - thank you!

[nickjanssen]

Thanks for the awesome review. Epix 2 for me. My longest distance is the marathon so in terms of battery life, I see no problems. Charging my watch every 4-6 days is not an issue for me. I am delighted to take advantage of that fantastic display though (coming from a Fenix 5+).

[geraintevans]

Nice review thanks. I currently have a Forerunner 935 which has lasted me well. Nearly bought a Fenix 6 for something smarter looking, but it felt like a marginal upgrade in functionality for a lot of cost to change. The Epix looks a lot better, the display is lovely and I don't need it to last a fortnight between charges so will probably get one.

[snilloconator]

I'm going for the Fenix 7 and the torch is the deciding factor for me. Most practical addition for a watch I have ever seen.

[agnekatileviciute]

Thanks for the review!
After tons of Youtube videos I decided to go with epix. I am Apple watch user, but battery life just sucks! I was doing multiple days hike a lot in past month and couldn’t track them at all, thats a shame! I was choosing between coros vertix 2, fenix 7s and epix 2. Garmin won in general just because of more sports profiles and more health features like body battery, better sleep tracking. Even battery is really important in hikes, I am not hiking like every day, so decided go with epix and more vivid screen, because after apple watch it might hard to go back to not bright one 🫣
I just hope that 47mm won’t be too big on my wrist! 🤞