Customer Reviews for Garmin - epix (Gen 2) GPS Smartwatch 47mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - White Titanium - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Better than my Fenix 6 Sapphire.
on September 21, 2022
Posted by: LRinPhilly
With the execpetion of some new-fangled features that I have not yet used, the Epix performs just as good as my Fenix6Sapphire. The best (best!) feature is the AMOLED screen. I can now read the face of the watch regardless of watchface or activity page I am using. If AMOLED was the only difference, I would still opt for the AMOLED. One thing I am needing to get used to is the touch screen capability. Sometimes I forget and unwittingly change the screen.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 30, 2022
I have been using Garmin watch for years. A couple of Forerunner and one Fenix 3. The Epix Gen 2 is the best by far. Beautiful display. Watch offers 6 days of power how I use it. And it charges very quickly (almost complete charge during a shower). The features are great for training. The display is easy to read when running which was a complaint for the fenix watches. I would recommend this watch. It is a pricey watch but I think it is worth it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 30, 2022
Excellent product. My main considerations for the Epix were the mapping and navigation features. Versus the Fenix, I especially appreciate the brightness of the sceen, even in direct sunlight and the level of detail on the maps. While the battery life takes a hit compared to the Fenix, my use case doesn't require more than a day or two of battery life, and currently between mapping multi-hour mtb rides, general workouts, all-night Spo2, and always on display I'm still getting 5 days of battery. The only disappointment for me was that I didn't quite understand the need for external sensors to take advantage of some of the features. For example: I can get a VO2 Max for running, but this doesn't transfer to mtb without a power meter. Same for the stamina feature. Won't transfer to mtb without a power meter.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 15, 2022
I purchased the epix gen 2 for the Amoled display. The maps are of great detail for hiking. The battery life is great for a minimum of 5 days no matter how active you are, and will last the normal person a week. Very happy with my purchase.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 14, 2022
I have been using Garmin watches for a long time. Each time I purchase a new Garmin I always say this is the best fitness watch Garmin has made. Well the Epic Gen 2 falls in that category. I retired my Fenix 5 and purchased the Epic Gen 2. The screen is the most impressive. When I am running being able to see the watch screen is very important and with the new Amoled screen the brightness makes a quick glance at the screen easy to read. So as I say again not sure how Garmin can top the Epix Gen 2 but for now it is the best Garmin I have had.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 14, 2022