Should the Garmin EPIX be your next smart watch?

Garmin's OG OLED Beast! Is the value still there today? Can it hold it's own against the newer Epix Pro?
Links to the watch and all bands shown in video:
Garmin Epix Gen 2 - amzn.to/3utjJ34
Garmin Epix Pro - amzn.to/419KaqZ
Nylon straps - amzn.to/3Re84Oo
Leather strap - amzn.to/46z6Vp4
Silicone straps - amzn.to/3SWQLTj
Stainless strap - www.etsy.com/l...
If you use the the amazon links it will cost you nothing, but give me a dollar or two
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[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

A complete watch. 95% the same as the pro version and for around $600 it's a good price.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Even better if you find it for $350-400 😳

[@dyllanparkinson]

@@DaveDoesFitness got it for £299!

[@jhengh]

Mate, thanks to your video I've just bought the epix gen 2! Great stuff my man

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Hope you really enjoy it! It's a great watch that can do so much 💪🏃

[@candidobm]

Garmin is the only GPS watch worth having nowadays. I got an Apple Watch Ultra 2 three months ago, after having all Garmin Fenix since the 5. After trying my best to like the AWU2, I sold it yesterday and got an Epix Pro 2 Sapphire. Once you have a flagship Garmin, it's impossible to forget it. Apple did a great job with smart features, mainly on the cellular connection. But they are decades behind Garmin regarding what to do with all the data collected. People used to say AWU2 is a smartwatch and Garmin is a sports watch, but I totally disagree. The way Apple deals with data is not smart AT ALL. So, if I don't have a Garmin, I prefer to use an analog watch than wear any other 'smartwatch' on the market.

[@RigiLiquid945]

after 3 years with a Garmin Vivoactive HR, then 4 years with a basic Instinct, I got myself a 47mm Epix 2 Sapphire black Titanium on sale at -35%. I'm blown away by the clarity of the screen, all the features and adjustability, yet eases of use with touch screen and buttons. It is lightweight, fits just right on my 7 inch (180mm) wrist, battery lasts for days and charges in minutes. Map and navigation is my primary need for camping, fishing, hunting, ATV riding, etc.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

With all those outdoor activities you definitely made a great choice. Enjoy!

[@dpk_is_here]

Just ordered epix 2 sapphire for £529 to replace my AW series 5. I am here to convince myself that I made the right decision.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

You most definitely did! Enjoy! 💪🏃

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

I sold my trusty Fenix 6x and purchased a used epix 2 sapphire for $370. Great information thank you

[@DaveDoesFitness]

That's a great deal, congrats on the new watch!

[@benluff6079]

Pro Sapphire 51mm is awesome, especially for battery life (and 30% discount on price means it was significantly cheaper than the AWU 2)

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Awesome, glad you're liking it and that is a great discount too! 💪🏃

[@toriasummers2670]

OMG, this was THE video to watch and for me, after weeks upon weeks of me dithering, umming and aaahhhing about which watch to buy (I’m very much in the unfit, novice person on my, umm, middle-late life), this is the clearest most logical and really helpful video I’ve seen. There are just so many Garmin watches to chose from and I WAS going to go for the standard Epix but when you said about the GPS aspect of it, i.e. if you’re running/walking in cities for example, then the pro version would be better - so so helpful, i can’t thank you enough :-)

[@DaveDoesFitness]

I'm glad the video was able to help you make up your mind. Stay consistent on your fitness journey and the progress will come! 💪🏃

[@waynejohnstone3685]

Epix pro sapphire 51 for me - just got it $300 off likely a Father’s Day sale. Love it. Really love it.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Nice! That's a winner 💪🏃

[@pedrovorpholiveira9154]

Epix Titanium gen 2 has what i need and i bought it half the price. ECG is not worse because the majority of people dont know how to read it. The light? Well bying a frontal head light is cheapier. Well done

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Half price is great! Congrats on the purchase, it should serve you for years to come

[@darriusholt]

I want the epix pro, but I just can't justify the price. Especially when it will be half the price in a year when the new one comes out.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

It will likely drop in price slowly, but I do think that *right now* there is a price to value disparity between the Pro and the normal Gen 2. I've just seen the Gen 2 at $349! It will be a long time before the Pro could ever see prices that low

[@laurafreeland9851]

You can also look on the used market…I’ve found some decent deals on marketplace.

[@billscully2521]

Where did you see the gen 2 at 349

[@yenk82]

I have a Garmin 55 since last July 2023, I would buy an Epix Pro because I like it a lot aesthetically and I think that ECG is useful but I don't need all the features it has. I'm thinking about 265 and 965 as well.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

965 is basically an Epix in a Forerunner body. So it will have nearly identical features with a lighter, if a bit less rugged, frame. The 265 is a great value option and a nice upgrade from a 55. Thanks for watching and keep running! 🏃

[@georgevadnais3516]

I’m ok with my forerunner 965, but i really like the epix pro gen 2 51mm. I have a 4 years old brain 😂

[@MrAndemob]

Thanks for the review/tip👍 I got the sapphire one for ~$450 early 2024 on a sale; seems worth it, sespeially here in Sweden (even though I haven't started using it yet - still too content with my old F5+ 😉). Too bad about the LED/flashligt, but you cannot have it all - the next upgrade will probably include that, and more...

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Thanks for taking the time to ⌚ 😂 Hope you get a lot of great use with it. It's definitely a beast! 💪

[@markmcc1]

It's all about the flashlight, I upgraded for the flashlight!

[@DaveDoesFitness]

I use the on screen "flashlight" feature quite a bit which is decent for not killing nightsight at home if you get up at night, but definitely not a real flashlight. I really hope that when I do eventually upgrade that a flashlight is included!

[@bplewniak]

I have the epix sapphire pro waiting on me when I get home from holiday in February.

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Enjoy it! Can't go wrong with the top of the line 💪🏃

[@commonmadeholy]

Great video thanks! Wanting to move to Garmin from AW6. Have option to buy FR265 or Epix Gen 2 for about the same low price. FR is newer but Epix more capable. Any reason to go for the FR over the Epix?

[@DaveDoesFitness]

Thank you for the kind words. The 265 is an enticing offer with the price point and features it comes with. The main differences would be: Weight - FR is definitely lighter Build Materials - FR is all plastic for housing and bezel Maps - Only Epix has them, but FR does have some basic navigation Outdoor activities - Epix will have a lot more, notable ones would be golf, skiing, but there are quite a lot. Bands - Epix has quickfit if you want to swap bands often Storage - Epix has double at 16GB although since FR doesn't have maps the 8GB should be plenty Here is a page to compare the two: www.garmin.com/en-US/compare/?compareProduct=886785&compareProduct=1285545

[@commonmadeholy]

Thanks Dave for such a helpful reply and for the link to the comparison page, much appreciated. Do you consider there’s much between them on their heart rate and sleep tracking accuracy given what you have said about the weight (and size)?

[@DaveDoesFitness]

@@commonmadeholy I think the only difference between HR could be if the Epix isn't put on tight enough during runs it could be more prone to moving and being less accurate due to the extra weight. Assuming both watches are put on properly I doubt there is any discernable difference for HR or sleep.

[@commonmadeholy]

Thanks Dave, again, for coming back to me so promptly and very helpful!

[@irishman-GalesHSB]

What screen protector do you recommend for the Epix Gen 2?

[@DaveDoesFitness]

This is the one I have. Applies easy and you get more than one in a pack HATALKIN Tempered Glass Screen... www.amazon.com/dp/B09QSSM14Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@AidenJohnston-u6f]

Just got one for £325

[@rosihantu1]

If you have the money

[@EnricoTurco-xy7jk]

Please the whole video we're just looking at you talking but you're not showing us the watch

[@DaveDoesFitness]

But I did my hair and worked on the lighting for hours! Just kidding. Thanks for watching and giving some feedback. I'll keep working to make future videos better 👍