30 Days of Use: Is The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Worth The Upgrade Over The Original 7X? Real Life Review

[@foetor]

I sold my Epix Gen 2 and now have the 7 Pro and totally happy with it. I didnt like to glow like a christmas tree in the evening. MiP is fine for me and I didnt expect these kind of details in maps, too

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes - totally get that. The newer MIP is much better as well. Glad you're liking it!

[@Mdogbrown]

Is the screen clarity better on the pro model because it’s solar and NOT sapphire solar? Just curious. Your pro model looks like the solar and the regular 7x is sapphire.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

Once again, outstanding job, Fit! I regularly wear the original 7X Sapphire Solar, Oura Ring Gen 3, Apple Watch Ultra, and the Whoop 4. Weight training, indoor cycling (BikeErg), treadmill walking, and rebounding (mini-trampoline). Hundreds of each type of workout captured. Although my workouts are not even close to CrossFit intensity or complexity, I’ve been weight training for well over 55 years. Here is my experience with these health wearables: Sleep tracking: Oura Ring Gen 3 is the best, closely followed by Ultra/Whoop/7X (all 3 pretty much similar and excellent). Heart rate accuracy during rest: all are equally terrific. Heart rate accuracy during exercise: Ultra/7X tied for first, closely followed by Whoop 4. HRV: Whoop 4, followed by Oura Ring Gen 3/7X/Ultra (all excellent) Recovery (Readiness Score or similar metric): Whoop 4, followed by Oura Ring Gen 3, then a tie between Ultra (through the great Athlytic app) and 7X. Body Temp, Resting heart rate, blood oxygen: same as Recovery score result. Fit, your analysis is fabulous. I have no doubt that the 7X Pro is better than the original 7X. But for yours truly, my wearables do a magnificent job. 😉 Keep up the great work. And thank you! 👍👏💪

[@fitgearhunter]

Thank you so much for the write up! Jealous of your tech! I am working on adding a ring to the mix but it's not in the cards currently w all of these high end watches coming out to test! I do think Apple's HR tracking vs the elevate 4.0 still dominates, but they dominate in very no other fitness/training/wellness area haha. Thanks again!

[@АлександрДозоров-ф7г]

Omg. You are the first and only person who answered all of my questions reg this topic😢🎉 Thank you

[@fitgearhunter]

Thank you! So glad it helped.

[@michaelkelly1890]

Thank you Fit Gear Hunter! This video really helped. Top class 👌💪🏼👏🏼

[@francobellomo9979]

Hi, very good review, you cleared up a couple of doubts I had. I ask you, I am between Fenix ​​7 or 7 Pro solar, there is a difference of 130 dollars. My question is, would you pay that extra? I think the most important thing that helps those of us who do CrossFit is the sensor, but do you see it really relevant to go an accuracy of 0.9267 to 0.962?

[@dledman]

Thank you for this information. I was able to get the 7X sapphire solar with the titaniam band at half price but didn't realise there was a pro version. I've upgraded from a samsung galaxy 4 watch that needs daily charging and is only 40mm so the fenix 7x SS is an absolute godsend

[@anargyrosmaheras85]

How about the gps accuracy? The pro model has better sensors ??

[@commonmadeholy]

Another great video thanks! Just out of interest (and as a person who also wears reading glasses) are you able to see the detail of the screen on both/either model without wearing glasses?

[@awall287]

Just sold my 7x SS and bought the Epix pro 51. No regrets so far. Always on display with 11 days. I can’t complain.

[@fitgearhunter]

Oh 1000% agree. Now THAT is a worthwhile upgrade. For sure. Thanks for commenting

[@black_s0ck]

I am deciding between epix pro 51mm and fenix 7x pro. O am coming from a 6x pro and love the long battery life. I don't know if i will be satisfied with 11 days ood on epix pro😬

[@johnLPace]

Is that the 51? I just got the 51 and I feel like I have a clock on my wrist

[@Iyengar7]

@@johnLPace OOps! Thats interesting. I just placed an order for 7X Solar. Cant wait for my clock lol.

[@richxps]

Another great video , thanks for taking the time to do this, I’m going with the 7x Pro. .. Also I noticed your wearing the whoop on the inside of the wrist, do you get better data that way ?

[@fitgearhunter]

Thanks so much! And no - just bc of the two watches haha. It's about the same. Thanks!

[@TCRTechLife]

I loved my 6x pro solar it died after 3 years my wife just got me the Fenix 7x pro solar sapphire cNt wait to get it 😊

[@richxps]

Hi , thanks for another great video . Question I’m having trouble with training status showing no status , in one of your older videos you mention two 5 min runs are needed to get a status .Does that mean 5 min back to back runs or done in the same day ? Thank you

[@fitgearhunter]

Hey! Sorry for delay. Two runs on two separate days used to be the standard, but it's all different now so I'm not sure. I know if you do that it should activate it though. Let me know if you get it to populate!

[@richxps]

@@fitgearhunter will do , thanks you

[@fitgearhunter]

@@richxps sure thing

[@domxem5551]

I really liked my 6X Pro and it is still a great Garmin watch. The 7X offers slightly more battery (solar charging is really not so great), improved GPS performance and accuracy and the LED flashlight. But if you can buy the 6X Pro new and at a good price go for it

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes the 6X is still a great offering, but ONLY if you pair to a chest strap or arm band for HR tracking in workouts. Much less accurate sensor for any higher-ish or truly high intensity workouts

[@Metsio12]

Do you have a tip for altimeter on fenix7x. Somehow my watch is completely screwed and when ever i start a walk or a run it goes up to 80 meters in the first 100meters of activity and then just slowly goes back down to 0 all the way up to the end of my run or walk, i run and walk flat, no mountains what so ever. Tried resetting it or calibrating both alti as barometer but it just doesn’t work. Paid alot for the fenix 7x but now it is just not functioning anymore

[@AdrianGonzalez-ty4sl]

What about the metal ring around the watch face? They look different between the two. Are they made of a different material?

[@callum7334]

Hi, so i believe they are different, there is also a titanium version too for the pro i think so that could be a possibility

[@DomenicoAltieri-cw1ey]

You compared the screen when they are both with backlight on. But what about with backlight off? Is there still the same difference? Other reviews reported that without backlight they are pretty much comparable

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes without backlight they are exactly the same, but most users are functioning with majority of the time reading the watch with the backlight on, so the difference is more felt.

[@kosieS]

Would you say that the amazfit T-rex Ultra compares to the Garmin 7x? Secondly as a Hunter and law enforcement officer is the Garmin Tactics the same as the 7X?

[@dudefromkansas]

Thanks so much for posting this head to head. Garmin is not very good at marketing the differences. I am coming from a 935 and trying to decide what to get. I wanted a 965 solar with the new HR sensor, I love the lightweight of my 935. But sadly they do not make one. So the Fenix 7 pro solar seems to be the most future proof one to get. I do tend to keep my watches a long time. Hence why I have been so impressed with my 935. I killed 2 fit bits before deciding to get a serious piece of gear.

[@UltimateEnd0]

So I bought both and I put on each arm

[@kirs762]

Super test, thank you a lot! Greetings from PL! (im going to buy 7x :) !)

[@fitgearhunter]

@@kirs762 so glad it helped and hope you like it!

[@Castagnolo.outdoors]

Where i can get that watch face? I have the 7x pro and cant find it

[@fitgearhunter]

What region are you in? It's a main watch face option here (US).

[@naimhalimss]

Thank sir for your honest and details explanation. Now i think 7X is enough for me.🙏🏻

[@Nich87]

Looking to upgrade from my 5X

[@coolcat2005dj]

great review, thank you so much for the review.keep it up.!!

[@salifuharuna6849]

So, for the most part, there aren’t any differences. They all can do the same thing. You gonna buy a watch for extra lumens? To each is own.

[@carlosmobellan9443]

Thanks for another great video and honest assessment of what I suspect most agree is an iterative upgrade in the pro series. Looked at another way, it seems that if the only "substantive" upgrade is the HR sensor then Garmin has maybe missed the market here. I say that because for almost all reasonably serious amateur athletes who are concerned about HR, they will use some sort of external sensor (especially for high intensity) in which case the new sensor is not an upgrade trigger. For people using Garmin as a daily wear for those wellness issues and perhaps some steady state cardio like cycling or running the older sensor is probably perfectly fine. Apple will continue to eat into Garmin's market at all levels whilstever Garmin continues to ignore two things. Firstly, Garmin's prices need to come down. Secondly, value for money especially where Garmin continues with software differentiation across models where hardware differentiation is not present.

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes I agree! The prices are high, but actually they have had a bit of negative inflation w the whole 955/965 series, and added a million aspects of extra value. But I agree that the market doesn't support as much this many $900-1100 products! I do think they are innovating on the training and wellness side light years ahead of all others, and I don't think Apple will offer anything substantive for about two years or so - we will see! Great comments and so well stated - thanks for sharing them all

[@wfjara]

How would you compare this to the Enduro 2?

[@fitgearhunter]

The same as the 7X - I do like the look of the Enduro 2 better though, and the extra flashlight brightness and slightly longer battery life - so if cost was the same I'd go Enduro 2

[@gainknowledgeandinsight]

You convinced me to go with the pro!!

[@Fozzee.1970]

No regrets here Epix 2 upgrade to Epix Pro 51mm. Wouldn't have upgraded apart from the size upgrade.

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes absolutely - the Epix in 51MM w a flashlight reigns over all haha. Good job!

[@billscully2521]

I found the case cover, does it look good😊

[@fitgearhunter]

This one is the only one on Amazon that actually stayed on the watch the whole time I've used it: amzn.to/44lu3qK

[@billscully2521]

Do you like the look with the case. I am particular and like the bezel to look good

[@fitgearhunter]

@@billscully2521 haha I think it's okay. I like the look of the metal myself. It works to protect but doesn't look as good as the pure watch.

[@NickBEADG]

I really wish you showed both displays at 100% to see the real difference.

[@TheConqueror14]

Awesome vid thanks!

[@DJomant]

Informative Video, Mic to far from mouth, room to big or not sound treated. still thumbs up

[@Geniusclicks]

Thorough review !!!!

[@dccd3237]

Thanks for the detail. Doesn’t really seem to be much “pro” in the new models. No new major features and not enough to blur the line with medical devices yet. I don’t care that Garmin watches lack smartwatch features because that’s what will kill battery most; but, Garmin needs to improve the pixel density on the MIP going forward.

[@fitgearhunter]

Yeah I guess it depends on what device you are coming from! The Pro definitely offers a big increase in heart rate accuracy for intense exercises for people just wanting to wear the watch alone, and the rest is just more gravy until ECG comes out (which I don't personally find interesting)

[@skilledjack7054]

But, does the pro version really have really have a better (clarity) screen? Only if you use the brighter backlight it would seem. Both the Fenix 7 and pro models still look like they have the same "muddied" screen to me (without the backlight). If I have to use the backlight all the time to get a decent view to the screen I might as well just buy the Epix. However, I don't want an epix, I want a Fenix with a clearer screen (without needing the backlight). I would have upgraded, but now I will wait. Maybe Garmin will figure out how to improve the clarity of the fenix screens down the road...

[@fitgearhunter]

Yes it definitely has a better screen! And I wouldn't wait too long, I highly doubt the MIP technology can advance much further, but who knows!

[@mistigeweersbesie]

Weirdly on the video it seems to me that the regular 7's screen is more crisp.

[@fitgearhunter]

I know - it was hard to capture, but it's not for sure in real life!

[@ButchCassidyAndSundanceKid]

There isn't even the software for the ECG on the Pro version, that's merely for the future update, it's up to Garmin, it may not happen. I will probably have to wait for the Fenix 9 or 10 to have the glucose monitor, build-in microphone, camera as well as the ECG monitor before I consider to upgrade.

[@Cognizance4]

Sapphire Glass-Edition is always a bit darker than a no-sapphire Edition.

[@fitgearhunter]

I think it's technically just more reflective, so your eyes are more affected by that (slightly), but I'm no expert on the detailed differences!

[@Cognizance4]

@@fitgearhunter I have a forerunner 945, fenix 5s sapphire , fenix 5x( sapphire), fenix5x plus(sapphire), fenix 5s plus and the fenix 7x sapphire edition for comparison, the 5s plus and the forerunner have the brightest backlight, the sapphires are visible all a bit more dimmed. But i think it might be difference in production, too, but if i hadn´t compared it, i would not have noticed it.

[@fitgearhunter]

@@Cognizance4 wow that is a lot of comparisons! Thank you so much for sharing. I did find that on previous generations of the Fenix model there were a lot of differences just in the digital screen colorization. That might contribute as well. You should check out the newer models, they are off the charts clear with better colors and brighter distinction

[@hanstenberg]

First to give a thumb up 😁

[@fitgearhunter]

Thank you!

[@CashMoneyMoore]

good stuff

[@fitgearhunter]

Thanks!