I love the garmin fenix series. Upgraded to the 7 pro from a 5s. Way longer battery life and love the touch screen. Wish that garmin had a trade in program or recycling for the older versions of watches.
I installed the ECG app and ran it twice. No, even after a factory reset, it no longer works.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 2, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the fenix 7S Pro Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
So far the Fenix7S Solar Pro is amazing. My only 2 issues, if you can call them issues, are: 1) its so complicated and comprehensive you almost need a class on how to use it for your own purposes; and 2) I bought the 42mm 7s because that is my prefered size for my other watches. However there are not any Garmin quick connect bands in the 20mm size that are long enough to go around a man's wrist. I had to get a 3rd party band to be able to wear this watch.
The watch face is easy to read while riding or running. The fact it connects to my Zwift trainer is fantastic. The light is a great feature and added bonus.
I weighed the Venu 3, Fenix Pro, and Epix Pro for months, and settled on the Fenix 7S Pro. I have tiny wrists and this watch fits really nicely. The reason I went for the Fenix over the Epix is that I read a review that said the Fenix is very watch-like whereas the Epix is more phone-screen-like and I love watches. I have absolutely no issue with the screen's brightness. It's lovely. And I love that it can be on dimly all the time without draining the battery. I have a stock analog face on and the way it reflects really makes it feel like it's got metal hands in there.
I chose it over the Venu 3 because of the added features. I'm not the most active person, and I was hoping this would encourage me to do more and it totally does. I'm like my own science experiment now. And when I'm camping or traveling with my kids, the flashlight is SO handy. And frankly, I'm a worry wort, so the bread crumb feature when I hike in the woods with my kids is nice to have, especially since we got lost once before.
It's a LOT of watch, but that is what makes it so fun. And I love that Garmin is compatible with almost anything. I've got an android tablet and a laptop (no phone) and it works with both. I'm really happy.