Apple Watch Series 7 vs Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix - An Even More Unfair Comparison ...Or is it?

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In-depth comparison of the new Garmin Fenix 7 and EPIX vs the Apple Watch Series 7. With the addition of a touchscreen on the Fenix 7 and an AMOLED display on the EPIX, it makes this comparison even more interesting.
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// Sections
0:00 Intro
1:15 Model Overview and Prices
3:14 Hardware Differences
6:18 Smartwatch Differences
8:04 Battery Life
9:34 Health Features
10:36 Safety Features
12:01 Sports and Fitness Features
16:25 Wrap-Up
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@bufferino7880 2 года назад

I am a Navy Reservist. I love Apple Watch for my day job. It keeps me notified and on task. When I am on a ship for a few weeks, I prefer the Garmin because I can go weeks without charging, I don’t need to fear knocking into stuff, and that red light would actually work on the bridge at night. Different tools for different situations. Also, I have forgotten to charge flashlights on night trail runs so that flash light on the watch could be a life saver.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks for providing your experience with both and thanks for all you do! 👍

@bufferino7880 2 года назад

@Ralph Reilly the pilot house is dark at night. The redlight function on this watch would mean not having to hold a flashlight up while writing in the deck log. I’m exhausted during underways and charging stuff is another chore to think about.

@jasoncblackwood 2 года назад

Thanks for your service. I too have different use cases and would consider keeping my Apple Watch if I got the Epix.

@GoSlowToGoFastOG 2 года назад

Light could also come in handy for some military applications where you need to read something in the dark but don’t want to give away your position. Army SF selection only allows red and blue light for map reading in their nighttime navigation exercises.

@gnawty4662 2 года назад

Great tip ! Thanks

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Nailed it Des! I think the pricing aspect is important as you mentioned. The sapphire/titanium Apple Watch 7 is just as expensive as a high end Fenix… that’s easy to forget with so many focused on how expensive these new Garmins are.

@DesFit 2 года назад

It's super interesting when you compare the higher-end models, for sure. Thanks Dave!

@josh3326 2 года назад

When it comes down to the battery, the AW7 Titanium is not worth the price in any way. Period. I have had my Fenix 5 since launch, its fast, still gets updates, and battery lasts a while still. My Fenix 5 is still going strong. Battery is a champ, and tested often with new beta apps, faces, and widgets. With Garmin, I feel you get your moneys worth over time. Higher priced AW's are just not worth it, while Garmin is.

@PaulsPlace 2 года назад

You do such a great job presenting the information, appreciate the no BS format. Definitely just going to watch your videos on watch reviews from now on.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Paul!

@BillJamesWallace 2 года назад

Great Video, Des! Thank you. Lots of good points but you nailed (I think) when you talk about extending the Apple Watch functionality. Having to add extra apps can be exciting and enjoyable but the fact that Garmin have almost everything on the unit to begin with is such an underrated feature. Thanks for calling it out. (and, by the way I have both a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and an Apple Watch 6 cellular so I have experienced both sides of the fence). I was going to try and do 30 days with the Apple Watch but after 3 days ... back to the Garmin! 😉

@golfboy3 2 года назад

I currently have the Apple watch 7 also the Garmin watch 3. In my opinion the Garmin app is better when measuring my sleep as mentioned. The battery is obviously far better on the Garmin. The apple Watch is neater than my huge Garmin watch and of course fits in nicely with the Apple eco system. I'm tempted to get a used Garmin 6 and wear both. I've measured both for accuracy and agree they are both pretty much the same across all parameters. I only use the watches for sleep, cycling, hiking and health (Vo2 Max) so most of the Garmin functionality would be unused by me. Excellent review and I've just subscribed.

@nickwhitton3882 2 года назад

I’ve had an Apple Watch and a couple of Fenix (currently on Fenix 7). I think they both have their place but personally I prefer the Fenix 7 as it’s more durable and I’m not having to worry about the battery run out because of lots of use in the day.

@MrKakocorp Год назад

Same! im going with Fenix 7 Sapphire all the way!

@Benhutchie22386 Год назад

@@MrKakocorp same!

@JB-hq9yj 2 года назад

Great comparison! I think from a size/weight perspective, the Garmin 7S is comparable to series 7 size and weight wise and I think (owning both) that the 7S is finally at least equaling the accuracy of the S7 heart rate sensor which was the only thing keeping me back from going full on Garmin in the past. The ability to now customize Fenix from your phone among many other new features, etc I think Garmin just hit it out of the park with the Fenix 7 series it’s seriously blowing me away how improved it is from the 6.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Great point, JB. Size certainly makes a difference with the HR accuracy. Thanks!

@GGGStalker 2 года назад

So the the heart rate is now ok? And you not getting 47 rate when you run? I have the fx5 and I’m extremely disappointed

@GGGStalker 2 года назад

@@DesFit I need the hr to be on spot

@ruggedindsoup2135 2 года назад

I had a Fenix 6 Titanium. I liked it a lot, especially the battery life. Problem was the uncomfortable fit. It just wasn’t as comfortable to wear all the time and it was just a little big as a daily wear watch. I tried the smaller model too, it was indeed smaller on my wrist but it was even less comfortable. That and the lack of cellular will keep me from getting another Garmin for now. Great video by the way! You have the best watch reviews.

@mytommy 2 года назад

"I tried the smaller model too, it was indeed smaller on my wrist but it was even less comfortable." ... how would the smaller watch be even less comfortable? One would think quite the opposite given the smaller size and weight. Please do let mek now as im interested in the smaller size fenix

@mtbkng8266 2 года назад

Great video, the problem with the apple watches is they don't pair up with bike computers like the wahoo element or the garmin series, wish I wold of known that before I purchased my apple 7 last year....

@osmonddsouza 2 года назад

Thanks for this comparison video. I was just waiting for this.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing 👍

@ArnoldTuinman 2 года назад

Another great one Des! Having owned both (and now on a Fenix 7s) for me the biggest take is battery life. Apple has made good improvements over the years but still it’s a big daily factor managing the battery. With a Fenix it’s just something you don’t need to worry about. For me that’s a big plus. (one less thing to worry about) If Apple comes with a “full week” battery Apple Watch with a 20ish hours of GPS life it might be a big shift for a group of people. Performance wise both watches will be perfect for the vast majority. Just my take…

@thepatternforms859 2 года назад

EPIX all the way! better looking watch with a screen that is 100X better which you will use every day. Battery is plenty big enough for 99.9999% of activity you will ever do. In outdoor direct sunlight the epix screen cant be beat

@jacquicleijne9525 2 года назад

A friend uses a battery pack on her hikes and she said it charges the iPhone 13 and the watch s7 whilst on a break. I like the Fenix 7s, so I’m deciding what might suit me for bushwalking for accuracy and maps etc., and general fitness. The batteries really do need improvement for the Apple watches.

@ChristianRunsNY 2 года назад

Tht's the way I feel about Apple too. Trying to use it for daily training, I've forgotten to chare enough many times. The Garmin watches just take all the stress of battery management away.

@rachel7550 Год назад

Yes, you don’t even have to use the Apple Watch and it’ll die in its own in 1-2 days. Just got the 7x and 7s (my wrists are tiny 7x was too big but ended up falling in love with big screen so going to keep anyways). Loving how you can see how many days of charge left you have and how the weather etc easily accessible by scrolling down

@nickc3864 2 года назад

Great review as always. I had an Apple Watch 5 and returned it for a Forerunner 245, due to constantly having to charge it for long periods of time... re the Garmin I've liked it so far - but the sleep is lacking, it doesn't have the sleep score that you mentioned that the newer Garmin watches have, and has pretty poorly detected when I'm sleeping/awake (not the biggest issue, I've overall been happy). But I did miss the smartwatch features of the Apple (haptic maps navigation was a plus), and the quick charge you mentioned might bring me back - it seems that a charge during a daily shower might just be enough...

@thani7963 2 года назад

Thinners big screen will do great on the fenix/Epix. Great reviews as always.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@flyingelbowdrop 2 года назад

I’ve been an Apple Watch user for a while, mainly for fitness and health tracking. The Epix / Fenix are totally overkill for my style of training, BUT the Epix is really stunning. I’ll probably give it a try. Thanks for your really helpful videos.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing! Thanks!

@rabomarc 2 года назад

The Venu 2 Plus might be even better for you if you consider the Epix to be an overkill.

@thepatternforms859 2 года назад

@thewildman4300 2 года назад

Great video! Which are you wearing? Currently have the epix 2 but am eyeballing the 7x… like the flashlight feature….

@leoncaffa 2 года назад

I own an Apple Watch series 4 but the one thing that bothers me most is the fact that I need to charge it every single day. I am definitely in the market for a Fenix 7X

@Geotubest 2 года назад

Thanks. First time visitor. This was really helpful. Well presented.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Glad it helped! Thanks!

@ChitMaker 2 года назад

This was a cool video but I think it was really lacking in terms of in depth comparisons with HR charts or GPS maps which you did do in the last AW vs Fenix video

@aamirshek8323 Год назад

Thanks for this informative video. Planning to buy garmin

@mortenvinther8940 2 года назад

I Think the ecg function on apple watches is a cool touch- but Garmin is just top notch, if you really want that sweet detailed health and fitness stats.

@birdmann128 2 года назад

Iam switching to a garmin epix 2 from apple. My decision came down to battery life and the watch geared more to sports fitness. I used to wear the first epix and I remember enjoying the statistics.

@sewnforsport 2 года назад

Dude… this was so informative and well-said. How did you remember it all!? 💚 Definitely feeling like an informed consumer.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad the information helped.

@dbg4651 2 года назад

Really very good comprehensive review. Great job. I've owned several Apple watches in the past and currently own a Fenix 6. One thing I seldom hear mentioned is the Golf feature cooked into the Garmin watches. My Fenix 6 has over 40,000 golf courses pre-loaded onto the watch. It shows the hole layout, shot distance to greens and hazards, moves automatically hole to hole and allows you to keep score. Basically all the functions of a stand alone golf watch which would cost $200 plus. The Apple watch does not have those features baked in. True you can get 3rd party apps that act like golf watches but that's a separate app you need to install and also need to have your phone with you to work properly. So for me that's a big plus for Garmin over Apple. I'm sure other golfers would agree.

@ZeRo-22- 2 года назад

This is a big one for me too!

@tonyfrese287 2 года назад

This is my dilemma. Apple Watch I can use 18 birdies which I love but the Garmin watches are designed specifically for my golf and tracking but also have to rely on garmin app for tracking

@thewebart 2 года назад

Thank you for this Des!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing!

@JohnDoe-yo2us 2 года назад

Great review. My apple watch 6 died within 18 months because of salt water damage during swimming. It’s a fancy watch but damage occurs quick and loses its water resistance very fast. ( design of a glass on top of the watch) Not durable enough for me.

@ericsisk1 2 года назад

Great comparison Des! 👏🏼🤙🏼

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks Eric!

@nik9401 2 года назад

Brillant comparison! Still happy with my FR 945 tough:).

@DesFit 2 года назад

Great watch! Thanks!

@jacquicleijne9525 2 года назад

I’m buying my first smart watch soon and I enjoy bushwalking here in Tasmania. The Apple Watch ⌚️ seems good overall for my needs although I’m concerned with battery life on a hike. The other question is accuracy on a hike. Would the Garmin Fenix 7s or Epix be better for this purpose? It’d be good to have maps of the trail I’m on and accurate GPS. Is cellular necessary too, for all the Apple watches features to work? Finding it difficult to know which watch will suit my needs. General fitness, walking and hiking. Thanks. 😊

@ameyasant5594 2 года назад

Hi Des, Venu 2 or Apple Watch 7 which one is good in performance for Strength Training especially Pushups, weight lifting?

@jasonfarrell5857 2 года назад

Hi, cool video do you know if Garmin watches can pair with Myzone heart monitor?

@bitranavi 2 года назад

Thank you for the really overall difference review.

@DesFit 2 года назад

You’re welcome 👍

@MrSteve-hy9yo 2 года назад

I am in the market for a new running watch and thanks to your video you convinced me with your detailed specs and explanation of each watch. I am surprised that the series 7 has stepped up in terms of a sports watch. However the new fenix 7x solar is the clear winner here. Coming from someone who runs at night (ultras), that additional flashlight does come handy. And the fact that is has so many sports option is why garmin is the winner.

@DesFit 2 года назад

I love that flashlight too!

@4tCa4mzUPqRZZo 2 года назад

So loving my apple watch 7. But hate how the watch vibrates every time you run a mile. Have you found a way for it not to vibrate with every mile run?

@vladimirmel85 2 года назад

Hi Des✋ Does Epix 2 have light sensor for automatic correction screen as in Apple Watch?

@betoinbeta 2 года назад

Ive had both a Garmin watch and an Apple Watch. I ended up using the Apple Watch more due to the tight integration with the messaging and auto reply feature, the running features weren’t as robust as Garmin but for daily runs up to about 15 miles the watch battery keeps up. Any more distance and I’d consider something with a better battery. The main drawback to the Apple Watch for running has been interval workouts, that’s where any other Watch outperforms due to the more tactile button experience. However, I’ve continued to keep the Apple Watch because of my experience with the Apple Fitness + service, being able to vary my workouts and follow along has been the new killer feature which has prevented me from going back to my old Garmin or getting a new Garmin.

@wngmv 2 года назад

All of those features are available on Garmin. And Garmin has much better gps accuracy. I ran a half marathon with a friend, he has an apple watch and I have a Garmin 245 (much cheaper watch). He ended up logging more than 14.5 miles for a 13.1 run, and I got 13.3. A 10% difference is very significant when you run more than 10 miles.

@muhaiminaizatjr8004 2 года назад

Garmin has a garmin coach.. its same with apple fitness

@z3ro7o 2 года назад

@@muhaiminaizatjr8004 not even close lol.

@photaiguy22 2 года назад

Really showing off that godly FTP number. Loved the video, thank you.

@MarkGreaves007 2 года назад

Great video as always Des. Have you scratched that fenix 7S already!! Hardcore man. 🤣

@DesFit 2 года назад

🤷‍♂️😂 Thanks Mark!

@vothry 2 года назад

Was waiting for this one!

@DesFit 2 года назад

🙌

@Rich-zb7vc 2 года назад

Can you do a dedicated apple watch video? Let expand on what i mean- I was a dedicated Fenix 6x pro user (skate ski, run, mtn bike, crossfit, former ironman), but could not sleep with it due to form (its a brick on your wrist). So when the Epix came out i actually realized I wanted the richer experience 24hrs a day. I'm looking for instruction on how to cobble the series 7 into a Whoop/Garmin device. It has the same hardware, give or take, so what apps add better HRV, sleep stages, etc., and is the Health app the best place for it all to reside? thanks, love your channel

@mehdiz1052 2 года назад

I've been using Fenix watches for 6 years. My Fenix 3 lasted me for 5 years without a single glitch. At the end I was hoping it would break so I have an excuse to upgrade. But at the end it depends on the profile of the user. If an outdoorsy person, definitely for the Fenix.

@DesFit 2 года назад

That’s great that your last watch lasted that long 👍 Enjoy your new watch!

@MIKEY1-1 2 года назад

I've a Vivoactive 4 which is a great watch for my training type though like you I wish it would break so to have an excuse to get a Fenix lol. Though I'd probably go for a 6 sapphire.

@BillDemos 2 года назад

I got the Apple Series 7 just a few months ago. I didn't get it because I wanted a watch to tell me when to go to the toilet or if I am running or how my ECG would be. I know many people love these features, but didn't do anything for me. Thank goodness, wrestling so many years, I never needed a gadget to tell me what to do. HOWEVER, what got me with this watch is we can FINALLY be like in the 80's and not have to CARRY any phone, especially in the summer. Just your shorts and your watch. Best regards, nice video. p.s. As an engineer, and knowing an OLED screen is so much better at lower consumption and therefore, with careful engineering choices you can have it always on, I could not "unseen" that apple had done it (always on). It is a pity they haven't also included a multi-tandem high performance solar cell with the watch.

@amessad 2 года назад

I am an apple watch user and eventhough the Fenix/Epix are as mentioned below an overkill for me and for the kind of training I am doing still I want to wear something different occasionally and I will give Fenix a try since I already have a really good screen in my apple watch but the crazy battery life of fenix gives more freedom especially in terms of carrying chargers and cables during short vacations weekends etc...

@malcolmmoreno6265 2 года назад

This is what made me switch! I didn't want to have to take a charger specifically for my watch on work trips and vacation. It also just bugged the hell out of me that if I wanted to use the GPS feature for a weekend backpacking trip, I would get to use the watch on the way out, and then it would die. Fenix / Epix are more expensive, but totally worth it for the peace of mind and convenience.

@teslarossa2896 2 года назад

is there an comparsion (apple vs. garmin) with komoot possible (special the hiking function, maps view, navigation) thanks from germany! Chris

@royalcanadianbearforce9841 2 года назад

Hello Everyone! Im currently looking to swap from my old moto 360 2nd gen to a new android exclusive watch. I get that the pricetag is massive, but im genuinely curious to hear if people think its worth upgrading if you have a significantly older watch. This poor old moto only holds charge for about 30 minutes these days. Wish I could just swap the battery but I cant source it. Much love from Canada, great review!

@europaexplorer1 2 года назад

good video. I currently have vivoactive 3 (and am looking to upgrade to fenix 7 solar). i hope they can track indoor skiing too.

@DesFit 2 года назад

It won’t track distance properly since it’s indoors but it should track the number of runs.

@Dwoollam 2 года назад

I have a forerunner 645 and would really like an epix. Mainly as it’s a little different with the amoled screen. My big worry is that I have had my 645 replaced 4 times in 4 years. It’s a lot to spend on a gadget that will eventually break and become an ornament.

@user-ny7hx6sp5i 2 года назад

Why exactly did you have to get 4 replacements? I had no issues with my Forerunner 945 which i bought 2 years ago.

@Dwoollam 2 года назад

@@user-ny7hx6sp5i the first one, two of the buttons stopped working. The 2nd ones altimeter broke and the third ones hr sensor was inaccurate. The one I have now works a treat. Sorry it was 3, not 4. Oddly I went for a venu 2 in the end. Love it.

@1signortiz676 2 года назад

It all comes down to battery life, i have a fenix6xpro solar lasts for weeks, when my son goes camping or fitness hiking he ditches his apple watch and takes my 6xpro Mydaughter camps up in the sierras alot loves the fenix I bought her plus the garmins always show location of wearer when their in the wild. Im definitley moving up to the Fenix 7 sapphire!

@rabomarc 2 года назад

Great video as always! I guess if there were Epix 2S, it would be an instant replacement for my aging Fenix 5S. I'll be happy to see the Epix line expanding in the future.

@kristyjohnson6504 2 года назад

I’m hoping that and Epix 2S makes an appearance. I’m an Apple Watch user but looking to make the switch. But need a smaller version.

@pollenhaze8239 Год назад

The series 7 actually does support 3rd party watch faces that are fully customizable with apps like Clockology and WatchOS 9 will bring a Triathlon mode for the workout app.

@puja1985 2 года назад

9:31 garmin definitely the winner for the 24/7 heartrate tracking frequency which added more accuracy for the health algorithm calculations.

@kubasamanda3305 2 года назад

Good review 👍 good work!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks Kuba!

@giannis6552 2 года назад

Thanks for this review. I have the apple watch 7, but I am considering buying the Fenix 7. I do quite a lot of running and swimming. Do you think I can use both and benefit from that?

@DesFit 2 года назад

The Fenix will provide substantially more training and feedback information in regards to sports but your Apple Watch is a great smartphone companion. Certainly benefits to both.

@trumptman 2 года назад

I think you should make a video or couple of videos detailing which apps or what sort of work an Apple Watch user would need to go through to make up the sort of functionality that the F7/Epix brings that the Apple Watch lacks in terms of sports watch. I'm not saying it is the right choice but Apple moves a lot of product, and also it should be noted that with the new Epix/F7, unless you want the slate steel silver bezel you have to spend an extra $100 which puts every option at more than double the price of the base series 7. So I suspect a lot of people are going to "try" to make it work since there is so much savings to be had. I currently own a Fenix 6 Pro. I really enjoy it but now occasionally use a hand me down Apple Watch from one of my adult children while at work since it can unlock my phone while wearing a mask. The biggest features that would have helped me decide to upgrade to a new Garmin involve being able to take calls or use voice assistant. Garmin has the tech but didn't roll it into the Epix/F7.

@erikdebeen5838 2 года назад

For running a stryd footpod is wonderful, I use my element Roam and powermeter in cycling and for in the gym I have Strong (app). So I do everything with and out of my watch or iphone. When cycling basically the element does the work but all will be synced to apple health & workouts. For hiking and maps I have komoot that also uploads to wahoo easily...

@philippecapraro5766 2 года назад

Always Great video

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@oscargine9384 2 года назад

Hi. Congrats for the video. I have three doubts regarding the Fenix 7: 1) Regarding visibility through the screen, how does it affect whether the screen is standard, solar or solar sapphire? Are there differences in terms of visibility, and if so, which one is the most easily readable? 2) Also regarding the screens, is the standard Gorilla Glass DX screen really much easier to scratch compared to the sapphire? In your opinion, does the difference in hardness of the screen justify the change to the sapphire model? and 3) Regarding solar charging, the fact that the battery is being recharged much more frequently without necessarily being low on charge, can this affect the useful life of the battery compared to one without solar charging? Thanks a lot.

@DesFit 2 года назад

No noticeable difference with clarity. I’ve scratched non sapphire lenses before but those were on somewhat severe MTB crashes. I haven’t seen any additional decline in battery life on a Fenix 6 Pro Solar vs a 6 sapphire. Hope that helps. Thanks!

@oscargine9384 2 года назад

@@DesFit That helps. Thanks a lot.

@henrikandreason7261 2 года назад

When the time comes and the money allows it, I will get the garmin 7 solar saphire. My main uses of deep hiking , camping and climping with good gps and altitude tracking and an enormous batterylife makes the garmin a no brainer for me.

@jovontowns591 2 года назад

Well, that was crazy informative. ❤️

@DesFit 2 года назад

Glad to help!

@paolomanzo2007 2 года назад

Great review. I will wait for the Garmin 9xx with AMOLED display, and I will buy it immediately!

@germaninvasion121 2 года назад

See you in 2034 then 😂

@paolomanzo2007 2 года назад

@@germaninvasion121 haha I am happy with my 310xt then 😂

@germaninvasion121 2 года назад

@@paolomanzo2007 All i ever wanted is a fenix w a touchscreen lol only after 5 years we got one. I’ll take what I can get haha I’m sick and tired of charging my Apple Watch every day🤦🏻‍♂️

@herefobeer Год назад

Is 16GB enough? I don't mind downloading specific maps for the location I'm visiting. Also, does the gorilla glass scratch easy? Getting a great deal on 7 but not sure if it will be a worse deal long term.

@hidevars2213 2 года назад

When you see how bad are fenix and epix sleep, Heart rate mesure... i dont know anymore if it worth the price even if it give you a massive battery life. What the point of not having to recharge a smartwatch whitch isnt smart at all ?

@sivicc528 2 года назад

something to note is that if you lose your apple wathc it is easy to locate it, something that garmin cannot, unless it is close to the cell phone

@highlanderes 2 года назад

I use Apple watch S6 cellular, often standalone, on a daily basis and it is ok. But just an active day at a beach (standalone), walking to and from the beach a couple of times, swimming 4 times for 20 minutes, the battery is empty early evening. So considering changing.

@Speed_-vt7iq 2 года назад

Nice job, thanks!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@final_mile_music9713 2 года назад

I used the Apple Watch for a while. It’s a great smartwatch. The best. But once I got serious about running I switched to garmin. I need physical buttons for intervals. And the Apple Watch flattered my pace by over reading distance. It was off by quite a long way over a marathon.

@GQBouncer 2 года назад

Great review!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@ph1926 2 года назад

Hey des great vid ! Side question tho , do you know if theres gonna be a new tactic delta version of garmin comming out anytime soon ? kind regards,

@DesFit 2 года назад

No idea if there will be a successor to the Tactix Delta Solar. Thanks!

@nfkb 2 года назад

Hi ! I train quite consistently but I have never seen 4000 of high aerobic training load !!! Impressive !!!

@DesFit 2 года назад

It's all this darn testing ;)

@christophertoledo5204 2 года назад

nice and helpfull video, could you do a comparison betzeen the tactix 7 and iwatch 7?

@DesFit 2 года назад

The difference beyond the Fenix 7 would be the tactical features on the Tactix 7. The rest of this video should help with the other differences. 👍

@mridhulsivadas 2 года назад

Great work!! Appreciation from India

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@cd9954 2 года назад

I love so much about the Fenix 7 but really enjoy being able to take only my apple watch on runs. The LTE is great for always being available or if in the need of an emergency. I get back and use siri to unlock my house via smartlock so I don't even need to bring a key. This is the functionality holding me back from switching.

@jamesryan4425 2 года назад

Same. I just want emergency LTE that turns on in the event of an emergency. Apart from that it’s off. Not too worried about getting calls, though the AW is nice for that (I turn off the notifications though 😂). I like the option of calling out, not people calling in

@theoriginalLP 2 года назад

In some countries in Europe (for example), you cannot get a cellular apple watch. So this advantage doesn't exist here. :( Bummer!

@aparagarwal1234 Год назад

@@theoriginalLP that’s incorrect. In Belgium you get cellular version though only one service provider(Telenet)has this option

@theoriginalLP Год назад

@@aparagarwal1234 well I did say SOME countries in Europe. Here in Croatia, none of the providers offer this as far as I know. What I do know, you cannot go into the apple store and buy the cellular version of the apple watch. I asked why, and they said it is not available due to lack of some permits and whatnot.

@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926 Год назад

I tried using HRM straps with this Apple seriesbut it kept disconnecting and using its built-in OHR.

@AlfuhPAD 2 года назад

I already have an Epix and don't have an iPhone. Not sure why I watched the whole video, but I'm here for it!

@DesFit 2 года назад

I appreciate it! Enjoy your Epix!

@fitdude 2 года назад

Loved your last comment that there is no “best” watch out there…I’m leaning toward Apple Watch is best for me despite the battery life and apps struggle. Thanks for the thorough comparison!!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing! Thanks!

@konradandrzejewski6280 2 года назад

hi. Are garmin watches well mobile with google apps?

@Scratchen2 2 года назад

Great walk through! Im currently waiting for my Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar to arrive (switching from AW S6 LTE).

@DesFit 2 года назад

Hopefully not too long of a wait 👍 Enjoy your watch and thanks!

@os2171 2 года назад

I've been using the Apple Watch since 2017, I've owned the S2 and now S5... And I was absolutely sure I would never use a different computer other than Apple (after struggling with a horrible Tom Tom that broke after 3 months of use -no warranty-; and 15 years ago with a Toshiba running Windows... I lost my thesis dissertation, on the day of my MSc dissertation because it was running an Update you know the blue screen.... fortunately I got a copy on a flash drive... but I swore never to use a PC ever again...and I guess It applies to any other type of computer...including smartwatches)... but know the Garmin Fenix 7 or the Garmin Epix 2 are very tempting... If it wasn't for the App WorkOutDoors for Apple Watch I would be getting an Epix... the battery seems awesome and the looks and the construction... maybe I'll give it a try... unlike for any other computer (I won't switch from iPhone, iPad or Mac)... this is tempting.

@xDarzalas 2 года назад

Great video

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@farzadjahanfard 2 года назад

Beautiful content as always sir I have one question I have Garmin 6 sapphire does it worth the upgrade to7 ?? I do CrossFit that's pretty much

@DesFit 2 года назад

The 4th gen Elevate HR sensor on the Fenix 7 will provide more accurate results than the 3rd gen on the Fenix 6. Even so, for CrossFit, pretty much all wrist HR sensors have a challenge with that type of activity due to all the varying arm movement and wrist flexion. I'd recommend a chest HR strap for the best accuracy for CrossFit. The touchscreen is a really nice upgrade in my opinion though on the 7 from a usability perspective. Thanks!

@farzadjahanfard 2 года назад

@@DesFit thanks sir I appreciate your in reply tbh touch screen and a bit accuracy is not worth the upgrade for me I think anyway thanks a lot

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing!

@sousa1534 2 года назад

Thanks for the nice comparison! would love to se you do a review of the Garmin Descent MK2i😁

@DesFit 2 года назад

Unfortunately I don’t do any diving so I don’t think I could do it justice! Sorry about that!

@sousa1534 2 года назад

@@DesFit I see, thanks for your honest response and wish you all the best!

@DesFit 2 года назад

Sure thing and thanks for continuing to tune in!

@StephenAndrichuk 2 года назад

I thought the same when smartphones got flashlights, but even to this day, the flashlight on my phone is my favourite feature.

@DesFit 2 года назад

I seriously love the flashlight on the 7X 👍

@ayam7971 2 года назад

Good comparison des! I’ve been using garmin for 3 years now, moved from apple watch which i think more of smartwatch rather than sport watch. I was a 10km runner but now mostly i’m doing jumprope as my daily cardio after weight training. I really don’t understand why garmin never put native jump rope activity on their watch… right now i’m using paid app (pylometric) as my jumprope apps on my garmin which is lack of few stats such as VO2 max and not really accurate counting my activityas its not native garmin apps. Hope garmin give more love since jumprope is getting more and more popular lately…

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks! VO2 max measurements are generally only available for running and cycling since there are specific algorithms needed to estimate this properly and there's been plenty of research done with those activities. It would be interesting to see VO2 max values be expanded beyond those though with more research.

@midshipsport 2 года назад

What about the Garmin Approach S62 ? Does it have the heart ECG feature?

@Mateusz-jl1sv 2 года назад

What apps do you guys use for emtb?

@warrenmiconi8141 Год назад

If i am low on power do I charge the phone or the watch?

@trailzrock2 2 года назад

The Felix 7 and the epix gen 2 are targeting a totally different audience than the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch wants to appeal to every iPhone user and its a great smartwatch. But if you are an endurance athlete with even a little interest in digging into your body’s physiology, you’ll have no choice but to got with the Fenix 7 or the Epix. There’s just no comparison. There’s a reason why garmin suunto polar and now Coros rule the endurance sports.

@Nomad33fw58FS 2 года назад

I have a Fenix 5X Sapphire, anyone know of a place with the 6x on clearance?

@yaserghabour8336 Год назад

I had fenix 6x saphire and I like it very much except for it is not possible to connect its heart rate even with external heart rate to any treadmill machine and I do not know why!!!!!?

@frankdavis230 2 года назад

I had many many Garmin Fenix watches..... but the platform sucks! Did an update, and crashed my watch Fenix watch.. Had enough last year and my apple watch is doing just fine!

@hankwang2412 2 года назад

Request to add Suunto 9 Peak to comparison ; )

@Emblba 2 года назад

Well explained, Garmin must have watches

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@VS9050909 2 года назад

Really awesome video my guy. I really appreciate all of the options you gave me in this video. My series 7 is on its way, but I am really thinking about get the epix Gen 2now though.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Thanks and enjoy whichever watch you end up with!

@Txcowboy80 2 года назад

Garmin should include a cellular option in the future and it would kill Apple Watch sales.

@rehansiddique8126 2 года назад

In all these Watch which is the most accurate? Planning to buy one

@DesFit 2 года назад

Heart rate - Apple Watch. GPS - Garmin or COROS.

@alexcorll90 2 года назад

I'm a bit late, but is the Series 7 you show in Blue Abyss? It's honestly a little hard to tell sometimes vs Midnight depending on the video lighting. It's looks very nice, like the ocean.

@DesFit 2 года назад

Yup! The blue abyss color

@AngryTomTom 2 года назад

well Garmin fenix epix is more useful for offroad adventurer where signal is off grid. so even iphone and samsung watch is not even close in terms of off grid signal since they dont have offline maps