Garmin Fenix 6x vs Epix Pro 2 | Not Worth Upgrading?

[@BigTonyGee]

Thanks for making this will keep on truckin with my 6s for a few years! Subscribed!

[@RigiLiquid945]

4 years ago I upgraded from a rectangular Viviactive HR to a basic Instinct. Now I am upgrading to an Epix 2 Sapphire 47mm which was 35% off when purchased. This was worth it! So many more features and the display is epic!! Hopefully it will be good for at least 5 years.

[@SummitForWellness]

In my experience Garmins seem to last forever! Even my Fenix 3 still works

[@Kureshiman]

This is exactly the video I wanted. I have a fenix 6x pro solar dlc-titanium and I’ve invested so much love in it that it’s difficult to upgrade from it. And, well, it works perfectly. Through this video I got the following: hill score and endurance score, much like the other stats on these watches, are there to help but don’t really confirm things. So, although I’ve been having a terrible FOMO for them, that might subside now. Then, I use a chest heart rate monitor because I don’t trust the optical one on watches. So, the new sensor is not seducing me. I have noticed gps jumps but I usually hike with my phone and my 13 pro max has a massive battery on its own (plus my power bank) so, I don’t have to be too worried on hikes. The touch screen is not very, very helpful except for the maps. That I know. And that is what I’ve missed. But like I said, I take my phone with me so not missing too much there. So, long story short, I’ll continue my love story with the 6x. :)

[@SummitForWellness]

I agree, overall it's not a crazy upgrade and the 6 in an amazing watch on its own!

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

For sure worth the update. Accurate gps, hartrate sensor and the newest gimmicks.

[@johnsonsadventurequest]

I have had every generation and the Epix Pro is the best one by far!! If you’re on the fence, trust me … you will be happy with the Pro.

[@SummitForWellness]

I've really enjoyed mine so far!

[@brucelin5842]

What about the gen2 from last yr? It’s on big sale now 40% off

[@SummitForWellness]

@@brucelin5842 If it's the Epix 2 (not pro version) then the battery isn't nearly as good as the pro version. The Epix 2 in my opinion wasn't worth upgrading to because of the battery life.

[@brucelin5842]

@@SummitForWellness what u mean? I should upgrade epix 2 to epix 2 pro?

[@SummitForWellness]

@@brucelin5842 If you had the regular epix 2, I would wait to upgrade. If you are looking at epix 2 or Epix 2 pro, I would go with the pro model. But if Garmin maintains their 3 year cycles for different watch versions, then a new Epix may be out in about a year.

[@TheDigbycorsa]

Hi summit does the epix 2 have the track me breadcrumb tracking ,like the 6 pro does

[@SummitForWellness]

I'm not sure what the track me breadcrumb tracking is, but the Epix doesn't have less features than the 6 so I'm sure it does have it.

[@661larry]

Good review!! I just recently like in the last week switched from Polar to the Felix 6X sapphire and was on the fence about the seven glad I saved a few bucks and went with the 6X Just wish Garmin had a motocross activity in it like Polar does but stocked with this one seems way more durable and just plain nicer to wear at all times in any situation.

[@SummitForWellness]

I hate to break it to ya, but the Epix does have a motocross activity.... 😂

[@661larry]

@@SummitForWellness 🤣🤦‍♂️. Hopefully I’m only an update away!! 🤷‍♂️

[@christianbettoni81]

Hi, same as u i've got 3 HR (4-5 years ago), now (4+ years ago) got the 6X Sapphire. Now I want to buy the Epix Gen 2 51mm but... screen seems more small :-( officials specs say 51x51mm external and 1.4″ (35.56 mm) the screen but... how is possible? can you confirm the screen of Epix is smaller? maybe meausure it? It seems around 1.35" ... seems have more space between the screen and the frame, that's too bad for me, I'm still very happy for big jump from 3HR and 6X. Tyvm. Chris.

[@SummitForWellness]

I can't find my 6X (my wife was using it) but there isn't a noticeable screen size difference that I could remember when they both were on my wrist. They should be pretty much the same!

[@williamkterrell]

Epix needs in next rev to have phone and text capable or it will go the way of Suunto. Nice video keep up the good work. Once Garmin does that market share will be unlimited.

[@SummitForWellness]

I was hoping that would happen with this version so I was bummed by that. Hopefully next version!

[@2204pc]

exactly what i wanted

[@rhinopaul]

Just been playing with the epix 2 pro for 2 weeks and I'm returning it. I shall be keeping my 6X pro for a while longer. Just not worth the money and I even got it at a reduced price.

[@cooloutac]

hope they add the nap feature to it. crossing fingers.

[@SummitForWellness]

Do other watches have a nap feature? That's an interesting idea and I'm curious what that would do for a "sleep score"

[@cooloutac]

@@SummitForWellness almost all smart watches have automatic nap detection, garmin being a rare exception. But that changed with the venu 3 being firstt watch to get nap detection. Now it is being rolled out to the fenix 7 and epix gen 2. so i'm hoping it comes to fenix 6x lol. I will probably upgrade to an 8 when it comes out in the future.

[@austinslater4773]

Good video!

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video.

[@SummitForWellness]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@diegoreynagarcia6294]

Same upgrades, 3HR - 6X Sapphire - Epix Pro Gen 2 (51mm). Garmin is a GREAT fitness tracker, but when you recieve notifications, you can realize the lack of intelligence despite efforts to have better smartwatch capabilities.

[@SummitForWellness]

💯 the notifications are awful. The one the really annoys me right now is when I finish an activity and am scrolling through the data and the Garmin connect notification pops up and it gets in the way of me checking the data 😂 I hope their next iterations they improve the smartwatch capabilities. The battery is already pretty good, if they can make the smartwatch side of it much better and challenge the apple watches but maintain way better battery life, then I'll be extremely happy

[@Stockfish1511]

Got epix 2. Bought tactix 7 pro. Looks of that shit is incredible

[@SummitForWellness]

I've never really looked at the Tactix line before. You like the screen on the Epix or Tactix better?

[@Stockfish1511]

@@SummitForWellness def epix is better screen. But battery is much better on tactix and overall just the looks of the watch is just much better imo. But amoled is def better to look at

[@brucelin5842]

What’s the difference?

[@SummitForWellness]

@@brucelin5842 amoled screens are more vibrant, have better colors. It's more like your smart phone screen. The Tactix has the screen similar to the Fenix which doesn't have vibrant colors but also improves battery life.

[@Stockfish1511]

@@brucelin5842 amoled on epix 2 is brighter and much better looking. Tactixs 7 pro is bigger and the bezel looks far better, comes with extra band. Tactix 7 pro is transflective and holds battery much longer and can draw more days with solar powering. Transflective screen looks like normal clock. 7 pro has flashlight in green for night vision and bunch of other military exclusive to tactics. If would choose one i would for tactix. If you would just do sports etc. Epix is good enough and looks also nice

[@BrianHallmond]

why not compare Epix 2 to Fenix 7x?

[@SummitForWellness]

Because I don't own the Fenix 7 and Garmin doesn't send me free models to try like other people get 😂 I already owned the Fenix 6, and for me I was trying to figure out if upgrading was worth it but no one else really had a video comparing the 2 to see if the upgrade is drastically different or not.

[@BrianHallmond]

oh yeah, that makes sense. I just got the Fenix 7x SOlar saphire. I avoided looking at the Epix because of what you said. Once I see that well lit screen, mine will look so dull. I've actually cranked the brightness too@@SummitForWellness

[@SummitForWellness]

The battery life on the Fenix is amazing though! I think the next iteration of epix will be a pretty decent upgrade, right now it's an alright upgrade but not 100% necessary

[@cooloutac]

because this is the choice for people looking to upgrade. going from 6x to 7x definitely isn't worth it imo. but i was thinking of going for the epix 2. great vid.

[@brucelin5842]

Which epix? @@cooloutac

[@MrSugarkaine]

Clothing will not change it

[@SummitForWellness]

My long sleeves definitely impact the touch screen. I don't have those issues without a long sleeve on.