Customer Reviews for Garmin - epix (Gen 2) GPS Smartwatch 47mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - White Titanium - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Great update
on February 17, 2022
Posted by: roblanger
I had been a fenix fan for most of the series life but used an apple watch for daily use for a short time for work purposes and loved the apple screen, but the epix screen and giving a solid weeks worth of battery life with the screen. Perfect. I really love how maps look when out hiking such better user experience.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
I have always loved the Fenix line up from Garmin. The first gen Apple Watch was my first smart watch, the battery life was a major limitation and I got into fitness I drifted away to the realm of Garmin. Started with a forerunner and then a Fenix 5 Pluse then a Fenix 6 and the Epix 2. I absolutely enjoy the Amoled screen and the touchscreen additions compared to the Fenix 6. If you are fitness focused then Garmin is the way to go and if you want a Shiny screen then Epix Gen 2 is the way to go.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
Have had this awesome piece of technology for about a month and I’ll say I couldn’t be more pleased with it. Garmin clearly sees the need to deliver an improved screen and UI experience while still remaining faithful to their core user base belief tenets of battery life, rugged design etc. The EPIX is a perfect compromise that delivers on BOTH sides of the ledger. I have been using Garmin devices for years (last one being the Fenix 6 Pro Solar) so I know what’s behind the design ethos of this product. It’s great. Very pleased.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
Beautiful screen and plenty of battery life for me
on February 17, 2022
Posted by: hoseman68
I bought the Epix 2 as soon as it was available so I’ve had it for a few weeks. I’ve used it for hiking and walks three times a week and it has plenty of juice. I love the crispness of the screen and the touch screen is really handy. Top of the line Garmin lives up to its billing!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
I've had this new Epix (2) for around a month now, and overall I'm very, very happy with it. I upgraded from a Fenix 5, so the newer features and upgraded GPS alone was a huge jump. However the jewel in the crown is the screen, of course. Can't say enough about how much it changes the everyday use of it and how much it improves the experience, especially with the touch screen along with the buttons.
The only drawback is the battery life (which is still pretty good). I have been consistent at 6 days between charges with regular 1 hour daily workouts plus at least 1 GPS run and ride each weekend. I used to get 10-12 days with the Fenix 5.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
Great balance of beautiful screen and long battery
on February 17, 2022
Posted by: PaleoTS
Coming from a Fenix 6, I was concerned about the battery life of the EPIX with AMOLED screen. But Garmin’s implementation of “gesture mode” is so good, I am getting LONGER battery life than with the Fenix. And the screen is sublime - perfectly readable in all conditions.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
If you expecting that the your screen will be always on, with bright colors, good visibility ect. Then you have to go with Fenix. My epix glitching, always on display doesn’t work after last software update. All what I can to say, GARMIN’s AOD (always on display) is more marketing than true.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 18, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the Epix (Gen 2). We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny