What’s Pro About The New Garmin Fenix 7 Pro?

Today Garmin is announcing 2 new watches, a pro version of the Epix Gen 2 watch and this. The all new Garmin Fenix 7 Pro with a new optical HR sensor, a new flashlight and even some new software updates. I’ve been swimming, biking, and running with it for a few weeks now and in this video we’ll talk about what’s new, look at how accurate the GPS and new optical heart rate sensor are and as always, I’ll give you my buying recommendations and honest opinions of these all new watches from Garmin.

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[expectandreceive]

Life if too short to not have a $1000 flashlight watch

[frankc]

This guy has the best quality videos and keeps them short and very detailed oriented at the same time. Love all your fitness watch reviews

[Mdogbrown]

As my first Garmin, I went for the fenix 7 pro. I also have an Apple Watch 7. I took the fenix 7 pro hiking in the Rockies a couple weeks ago and it SAVED me from going off trail. When I started to go off the trail it notified me and led me back. The battery life was fantastic. Yes, I miss the smart features on the Apple Watch but I like a watch to look like a watch and not have battery anxiety while hiking. Yes, I could have gotten the Apple Watch ultra but it pretty much the same exact Watch as the 7 with only a day better battery, a siren and an action button (unneeded). When I lift weights at the gym I bring my Apple Watch for workouts because Garmins weightlifting app is clunky. So far, I’m really enjoying it and plan to have it many years. If, in the future Apple decides to have better navigation like Garmin I may switch back. Until then, Garmin ftw.

[robj]

Thanks for a nice succinct run down on the new PRO version. I have the F7SS which has multi band. I run with a chest strap. Optical HR sensor & flash light not game changes for me. Glad Garmin are respecting owners of the previous model and rolling down new software features.

[victoryu]

Not sure if this is a new thing, but I’m glad to see that you got an early review model. If that’s the case, it goes to show that all your hard work is being recognized!

[josejr.]

love the small watches . good move on Garmin's side. a-lot of men these days have small wrists but i love how they kept the light functionality and solar . just in a smaller package! 100 thumbs up for Garmin and this Video

[fitgearhunter]

Awesome reviews today. So glad you got the new watches! Loved the Fenix intro - holy cow so good. You are the true cinematographer of all the reviewers! I am the least haha. Great job on the subscriber growth. You are killing it.

[leandromartinez]

I upgraded from 5 to 7X essentially because of the flashlight. It is such a useful feature and I use it quite a lot. The only down side is the 51mm that is too big. Now that the flashlight comes at the 47mm I will sell the 7X and go for the 47mm with thr flashlight.

[AHungryHunky]

The Fenix has come a long way. The best footage in this space and a good review to go with it.

[rsco_]

I have a Fenix 7 and whilst these look decent upgrades, not enough for me to upgrade. I admire the way that Garmin are making good incremental upgrades to the Fenix & Epix models as well as providing the software updates to older models which can support these new features on the existing hardware. As long as they keep doing this I will stay invested in the Garmin ecosystem.

Very impressed with the new Epix and can see in the next generation that I may upgrade to an Epix 3. My partner has a Venu2 and I am amazed at the battery life she gets with the OLED screen.

Not at all interested in Smartwatches like Apple watch as I don't want to charge a device every day and can't see me ever wanting anything other than notifications on a watch.

[strykerstruckgaming]

Just ordered the 51mm Saphhire Pro X. Super excited.

[terwils]

Great video, I'm torn between the 7x Pro solar sapphire and the enduro 2. Enduro for extended battery and 7x pro for the new HR sensor. Any suggestions? It seems 7x pro is only slightly less battery life and I do enjoy stats for sleep, backpacking and hiking for HR, VO2 etc.

[liliakilmer]

I got the 7S Pro because I've experienced first hand how too large a watch interferes with proper function: i had a Polar Grit X Pro but they only make one size and nothing was ever accurate not too mention it was causing irritation because of constant rubbing. So i got the 7S, love it, I'm new to Garmin and still navigating that learning curve 😅 i get a solid 8 days battery life with all the settings on at full blast, it tracks my hikes and my workouts everyday and the health stats are awesome. Wonderful watch ❤

[motomoto]

Hey man, thanks for the video. I just wanted to point out a discrepancy in your video. You described your wrist size here as 165mm and on your forerunner 965 video as 175mm. Apologies if this observation comes across as trivial, however it does make a difference when trying to visualise the sizing remotely.

[MultiSigil]

I have a 7X and the flashlight is a game changer compared to my previous Fenix. I use it a surprisingly large amount, normally multiple times a day. At night if not waking up partner, unlocking the garage at night, looking in cupboard quickly etc. Did wish they added cellular to the 7X pro but the same time glad they didn't so I don't feel like I need to upgrade so soon! Cellular would be the next game changer for big events, being able to leave the phone at home!

[sashidemedia]

Great review i now own the 7x pro. I was jn thailand and gps worked great. Stepped in the plane and gps never locked on mid air or upon landing.it needed wifi before it updated position..i thought gps js wifi agnostic..any ideas why this happened?

[therealblakegermaine]

Just bought the 7pro and can’t wait for it to get here

[parkerkerth]

another incredible review! you always bring the best footage!

[EstenSesto]

Thanks again for the review. Do you know if Garmin can tell us how much time is spent in a a zone per week or month? Like: X number of hours in zone 2 this month. ?