For super simple context compared to the other top-dog in the battery space, the COROS Vertix 2, their key claims are: It really does everythinga sports watch ever needs to do, as a tech-laden performance triathlete I can vouch for that. Garmin is the make-sure watch to make sure you have every feature. We’re gonna accept all that though and do an interval workout. That’s because that’ll be an easy way to show the new Stamina features. By default, Stamina will be shown for running and cycling activities. It doesn’t display in all activities, for example you won’t find it in hiking, but will find it in trail running. In any event, once we press start, the watch will start gathering data from our workout, showing pace, distance, time, and any other data fields you’ve added, depending on the sport. And all of this data is ultimately synced to Garmin Connect where you can dive into days/weeks/months/years worth of data. For example, here’s my steps data on Garmin Connect Mobile (the smartphone app): and even more importantly, it’s a hint that we’ll get his on Edge bike computers also for the XX40 series…probably with power glass on the 1040 too…)

For once, a touchscreen is added that boosts general usability rather than hindering your sports performance where others become responsive in the wet. But you still won’t miss the 5-buttons if that’s what you prefer. That means that the Epix is much brighter and more vibrant, with a fast refresh rate that lends itself well to tools like on-screen animations to guide you through yoga and Pilates workouts. It also has an always-on option, so you don't have to raise your wrist to activate it. The sports available on the Fenix 7 series are (some are technically not sports, but fall under the apps list, like Map Manager): Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar (7S/7/7X): Solar units + multi-band GPS, 32GB storage, Sapphire glass, titanium bezel (7X has flashlight too)Apparently, many had criticised the Fenix beta because of this. Garmin still went ahead and pushed the release. Also affected are the Instinct line and probably the new Epix 2. Meanwhile, the touchscreen allows you to swipe through and tap menu items just like you would any other touch device. It works reasonably enough while sweaty or in the rain, though precision tends to be slightly less. In general though, as you can see in the video, it’s pretty responsive. Note that no function requires touch, so you can go pure button if you want to. Or inversely, you can get away with mostly touch if you want to (save starting/stopping an activity, and pressing the lap button). There are some key differences, though. The most important of these is that (as we mentioned earlier) the Epix is only available with a 47mm case, while Fenix 7 watches are also available in 42mm and 52mm versions. It's rare in the world of wearables to have a watch with a battery that lasts for an age, to the point you could easily forget it needs charging at all. But that's what Garmin has managed with the Solar edition of the Fenix 7. Undoubtedly, Garmin will eventually come out with an LTE Fenix/Epix series. Where that’s just an Epix LTE, an Epix Plus LTE, or down the road in a Fenix 8 or Epix V3 (or whatever they call it). I don’t know, but as you’ll see – what’s here today is undeniably cool. But it’s also hard to reconcile this missing bit with one’s purchasing considerations.

First, it's worth clarifying something – while the new luxury watch is usually referred to as the Epix, it's technically the Epix 2. To access it, you’ll go into the sports menu (I know, it’s technically the apps menu, but honesty, this doesn’t make much sense for it – it should probably be in the widgets area). Once opened it will load up some recommended apps. Five at the moment, plus showing the two music apps I already have installed (allowing me to uninstall those): LTE maybe on a special LTE version in the future which might make up the F& Plus…who knows at this stage? the feature is on Venu so it’s likely fenix will get it eventually.At first glance, the watches in the Garmin Fenix 7 line look very similar to the Garmin Epix. Both are chunky and rugged, with metal-fronted resin cases. There are five physical buttons, with a metal guard around the start button on the top right to protect it from damage and accidental presses

This is one of those things that at first glance didn’t make a ton of sense to me. I mean, yes, it was spot-on accurate, but why bother to spend the time on this was quirky to me. In asking Garmin, they said the intention was that for certain racing/training, such as steeper incline training, it allowed folks to start to analyze whether or not the pace/HR tradeoffs were worth it on walking versus running. Since you can overlay all those stats atop it, I can see the logic there. With that out of the way, the Fenix 7 series retains the same case sizes as the Fenix 6 does, which are:having had my moan as well. I think this new chip CAN help matters in mountains based on what I’ve seen from Coros – and Garmin can certainly do as well there if they want to.

The Fenix 7 gives you a lot more choice, In fact, it's not a single watch, but an entire range. It's available in 42mm, 47mm, and 51mm models, all of which come in Solar, and Solar Sapphire versions. The two smaller models are also available with standard Corning Gorilla Glass. And then you can also see this in Garmin Connect Mobile afterwards, which is where you can spit out a PDF copy if you like: GPS is frankly an astonishing technology if you stop and think about it. I think expectations are a little warped. Each point is accurate to around 3-5m. The survey maps also may not be perfectly accurately registered either. Ultimately though, that’s no different than any other coaching relationship. Some coaches push athletes closer to that edge, and sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. The results range from winning a race to getting injured. Everyone has different things that do or don’t work for them. The Fenix beta thread is full of this. Someone posted a before and after picture, it’s impressive and correlates with my own experience:However, there is a slight difference for the seventh-gen model. Rather than have those exposed screws in the bezel around the display, Garmin has extended the metal plate to cover the watch strap bezels and put the screws in there. It's a more symmetrical look, meaning the lugs are now more protected from the rough and tumble of your adventurous lifestyle. Beyond that, the only significant design difference between the Epix and the Fenix 7 series is the screen... Display https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/283921/fenix-6-series—20-41-public-beta/1368136#pifragment-464=7