Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition 47mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Slate Gray with Black Band - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.6
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition 47mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Slate Gray with Black Band - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
A+ watch for MTB tracking, mapping, and fitness!
on February 3, 2025
Posted by: SideRetired
I had been hesitant to purchase a Smart Watch for quite a few years now, and trying to decide between Garmin, or a more modestly priced Android watch with calls/texts. I am fairly active between Mountain Biking, and HIIT training at the gym, and had been tracking all my activity without heart monitoring via Strava. I'm stoked I ended up picking up the Epix. I was on the hunt for a Fenix 7 for some time, but they were not available, and Epix fit the bill (I don't think I could have gone wrong with either option).
The 47mm fit is great. I founded the 51mm too bulky for my wrest. I got used to the weight factor after about 2 weeks of continuous wear (the Forerunner is a bit lighter weight feeling).
Heart monitoring, stress, sleep, ride, and workout tracking are fantastic, with useful analysis, and seamless syncing with Strava. Pulling my maps and routes from Strava to navigate from the watch is easy. The most time consuming setup is customizing a billion options of data screens (but out of the box defaults are plenty great).
I did buy a screen protector thankfully, which saved the watch face from a kettlebell, which smashed the screen protector, but protected the glass beneath.
I did buy a screen protector thankfully, which saved the watch face from a kettlebell, which smashed the screen protector, but protected the glass beneath.
Navigation on the go is helpful. Not as detailed and easy to follow as the full blown Garmin bike computer. However, the vibrating turn by turn directions, Climb Pro, and Heart rate zones for long uphill slogs are perfect. Then of course, the GPS for those downhill PRs are super accurate!
The communication features are useful, such as daily reports of rest and training readiness, sleep score, incoming texts, phone calls, and other notifications (via Bluetooth from my Android phone).
My only gripes are that I am having difficulty figuring out how to disable constant barometer and altitude meter, which are battery hogs (even after reading the support page). I am guessing this is more user error than a Garmin issue. And also not being able to track my V02 (an important metric I'd like to use) without purchasing a power meter for my pedals. Heart rate monitor can also be stop tracking while bouncing downhill through the janky stuff, but it's not a big deal, and I don't feel compelled to buy the optional chest-strap heart monitor.
The initial purchase cost definitely took some saving, but I love that there are no costly monthly subscriptions required. Cost was one and one. Overall I'm stoked on this watch, and hope it serves me well for some time to come!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 5, 2025
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Extremely happy with this watch
on January 20, 2025
Posted by: JWJ47
I love my new epix Pro gen 2 watch. I have the 47mm size, perfect for my wrist. I've had the watch for nearly a month, and I am convinced I made the correct choice. My primary attraction to it was for its health benefits. I needed a way to measure oxygen saturation, and this watch provides a measurement that appears quite accurate. I love the fact that a 2-hour charge gives me 14 days of battery life. This allows me to wear it overnight. I have a problem with sleep, and its way of analyzing my sleep is quite amazing. Already it is giving me insights which have resulted in improving sleep scores. But beyond this, other measurements of activities are prodding me to do more exercise and to overall feel better. I am very satisfied with its connection with my iPhone. Text messages are easy to read, and for messages I do not need to save or respond to I simply delete them via the watch. Since I always have my phone with me, the inability of the watch to respond to texts is not a big deal. Over time I will undoubtedly use many more of its features, such as route finding and way-marking for hiking. It is truly a great product.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 31, 2025
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Customer Rating
4
New Garmin
on January 17, 2025
Posted by: Ski16022
This watch has so many features that I haven’t been able to explore them all. Can’t wait to do more exercises with it
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
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Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on December 18, 2024
Posted by: Jblopez
Had this watch for couple a Weeks and it’s a great watch, great watch for calculating your overall fitness
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Probably the best watch on the market
on December 6, 2024
Posted by: Marcin Ćwikliński
One more generation and it would be better than Polar ;)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Great Watch!
on November 26, 2024
Posted by: MikeJ65
I purchased this watch about a month ago so just scratching the surface of its features. So far I absolutely love everything about this watch. From the customizable display which is very easy to see in all lighting to the tracking of my exercise. I use it for cycling indoors and out, hiking, and weight training. I enjoy the morning report and for the most part it seems to be pretty accurate was far as my readiness score. So far I'm happy with the purchase.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
All in one!
on October 24, 2024
Posted by: ryti95
Picked this up last month after being an Apple Ultra user and it blows apple out the water! Fantastic product and I love all the tracking features it offers. Not to mention the incredible battery life.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Lifelong use watch
on October 4, 2024
Posted by: Maklad
It’s an expensive and good looking smart watch! I planned to buy long time ago.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 11, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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