Garmin Fenix 7 PRO In-Depth Review // New MIP Display, Next-Gen HR, New Training Features, and More! 

The full, in-depth comparison of the Epix Pro vs the Fenix 7 Pro is here! 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ypiQybI64RA.html

This guy's reviews are definitely the most worthwhile you can get on RU-vid, I've already watched hours of those and other guys are just the talking to talk, while this guy... he knows what he's talking about, and it's the most relevant things for a viewer.

His endurance score is over 9,000!

Great decision by Garmin to use an upgraded MIP screen. As beautiful as AMOLED is, MIPS is still the most practical screen to use in a sport oriented watch which is the target group of the Fenix line up.

Thanks for all the time you put into these real time user tests and reviews.

Thank you Des. That's a really helpful video, especially the information about the upgraded display.

Wow, Now I am 100% on Garmin Fenix 7 Pro... I was waiting for the Garmin Fenix 8 (this is it?) with the GF7pro not the largest but with a flashlight! I cant wait!

just what i need ~ thank you for such a thorough review!

Excellent review as always. Would be good if you could review for swimming with the HR etc I have definitely noticed the better GPS signals for golf!

Great review as always, i didn't feel the need for an upgrade from the Fenix 6X to 7X, however after seeing this video of the new 7 Pro Series, I was convinced. I just purchased the the 7X Pro Sapphire solar and i love it. Thanks very much!

Just picked up a new 7x pro for $740! Still have my tactix 7 but selling that bad boy! Great review as always!

I have been deliberating on which Garmin to go for, I love tech (although not fully conversant with all) I am a 68 year old guy with COPD (33% lung capacity) I exercise as hard as I can, I can’t constantly run it’s just interval training. On and off road up to 10 miles, I did my first half marathon about 6 weeks ago, no land speed record, but age and condition happy enough. I do 3 gym visits a week also. Primary monitoring HR and VO2, I am in the UK they have their Black Friday deals at the moment the Fenix 7 Pro (47mm) Solar Sapphire was reduced from $1035 To $725 seemed too good to pass up, I admit it’s a far more superior piece of tech that I will ever need or use. But on the plus side, I won’t need to upgrade. Your review was great in helping me decide thank you. Looking to try and dispense with the separate timer for interval training and do it all through the Garmin. Can it be set up for interval with audible and vibrate alerts… once again thanks

Still on my 3HR. Thinking about upgrading to this later this year.

Its nice they improved on the MIP colors. I put my Enduro 2 on the second from the highest brightness and i have no display/battery issues. Enduro 2 is still a good purchase but if i had to call it an upgrade, definitely 7xpro. Thanks again 👍🏾

Have Fenix 7 Solar... will jump this version and upgrade when Fenix 8 comes out

For some reason I'm really excited about the new MIPS display. I may go back to the Fenix from an Epix now.

I have Fenix 7 standard and i love my watch! 😊💪 Nice video sir!

Thanks Des, Given your extensive experience and exposure to these Garmin models, how would you rate your 'Enduro 2' among this ever expanding group?

great video… cannot wait to see that screen in person

The fenix 7x pro sapphire solar is awesome. I've had mine for three weeks now, and coming from a G shock mudmaster, it's a big change up. There's definitely a lot to learn. So I'm going through as many videos as I can. Thank you for an awesome review

Thanks for this video it was super informative!

Thank you for this review. Looking to switch to Garmin. Looking at the Fenix 7 Pro Solar, as I want to go into UTMs. But quite pricey in South Africa still. Will check out Black Friday deals or see if the rumours are true of the Fenix 8 release next year, that might push the prices down a bit. Hopefully the ZAR doesn't keep on tanking against USD, EUR and GBP.

Very informative love your reviews.

excellent review as always. can you post a vid comparing it to the enduro 2?

Great review and informative. I am a current Apple watch user but do use the garmin Edge 810 for bike rides. As my Apple Watch is dying, I would like to replace that so that I only need 1 device for cycling, hiking, swimming and golf as well as overall fitness tracking. I am an old broad who loves feedback and just want to get into better shape and be more fit. Thoughts?

Excellent Video. Is there a link to where you compare the Fenix 7 and the Epix ?

Do we know when the previous Fenix 7 will receive that update for the extra metrics introduced? Your videos are amazing btw

Just ordered a fenix 7 pro solar sapphire. It was only the equivalent of 649 usd so I kinda had to. My old garmin instinct is probably close to 5 years now and the battery is getting kinda bad. So time for an upgrade although I'll probably still use it for some workstuff. @Desfit thanks for the always great reviews

Awesome video! Thank you!

i realized that Garmin is king of the Hill. they have no competition . 🎉🎉 love my Enduro 2 .

Great video as always do you think that the fenix 7x will have this widget with the forecast on-the- maps soon?? Thanks a lot 😊

Thank you for this. What are your thoughts on wearing the watch on your ankle for times when you can't have it on your wrist (I'm a massage therapist) or for during some sports like mountain biking?

Amazing review

Interested in how well the new sensor supports SPO2 measurements. I'm running a Fenix 5 and looking to upgrade.

Nice review Des! Curious, was there any indication that the software features will be available later on the 265 or the 965?

Great vid, as always. Do you know when the new software features will be coming to the Fenix 7 line?

I just bought the Fenix 7 saffire black duck titanium

Would love to see a comparison between the Pro and non pro versions

hi, great content as usuall 👍👍✅✅; In my opinion a lot of people will grabb discounted 7series without pro. but if more options exist that better for everyone with personal chooses.

Awesome video 🤘🏼

Can you do a more deep dive into the HR monitoring, with comparison to the old fenix 7 model?

Great review as always :) Is there a difference in screen when not using backlight or is it the same as F7?

I just bought the Fenix 7 sapphire solar...so pissed off.....let's at least hope that the sw will come to the fenix 7 too....

Can't wait to pick this up for 500 bucks in 3 years. It's not a joke, I seriously can't wait but also can't justify 1k on a watch right now Also great review, I watched Chase the Summit and DC's vids first and still had no idea the MIP display had improved as much as it did. I was atarting to sway to the dark (epix) side, but this will help the Fenix a ton.

Great review , i can't seem to get an answer for this question, even from Garmin. I want the brightest led light, i would normally go for the fenix 7 pro 47 mm, but if the led is bigger and brighter on the fenix 7x pro then i would get the 51 mm, not sure if it is brighter, it's definitely got a bigger led light screen but that might be just bigger for aesthetics.

garmin nailed it with this new sensor. I wish i have this🙄

When I was running hardcore and doing sub-3 marathons, wrist based heart rate sensors weren’t around yet. Honestly, all the sensors and data really don’t make you a better athlete; just do the work outs. GPS accuracy and battery life are the most important things. What I love about the Fenix series is that case and sapphire glass and full color maps. Add in solar charging and the flashlight and I’m considering the upgrade from a Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire.

Have you had problems with wrist-based accuracy on other watches? If so, is the new sensor much better? I had a Fenix 6 and it would lose my HR at about 120bpm and then start to half the reading... Awful. I'm wondering how the new sensors would do with me? I have a whoop 4.0 now, and it seems to be spot on. Thanks for your comments.

My 6 pro has just got the blue triangle of death… 😢 not sure if I want to risk it again but what a watch when it works.

Hello, Can you please confirm if the compass on the new Pro models is also highly sensitive and affected by the movement of the strap? (Was this an issue with the seventh-generation models)

Sold my 7x pro to the 47mm ones coz the 7x was quite heavy for daily

Would you be able to tell me what that after market band is? That orange/gray band is pretty sweet. But I can’t seem to find it. Again, thanks for everything! You and DC are the standard bearers!

You mentioned a comparison video between the Fenix 7 Pro and the Epix Pro with a link in the description; I didn’t see it there or as a pinned comment. Thanks-

Are the weather overlays available when out in the backcountry?

Waiting for ecg/ekg on a fenix

Amazon has the 7x pro sapphire solar on sale for 699 brand new right now. 2 day shipping 😮😮😮

Would you be able to wear the Fenix 7 Pro whilst doing boxing, bag work, would it not become unstable on your wrist when hitting pads or the bag?

Very helpful video, though would love to see some comparison videos -- between the Fenix and Epix Pro's and with other brands. This is a very interesting development from Garmin because it looks like they've effectively erased Apple's advantage on heart monitoring with the Elevate 5 (automated afib notification and ECG support excepted, though it looks like Garmin has the hardware for the latter), but without Garmin giving up their own advantage with battery-efficient high frequency heart monitoring. So a general suggestion -- you should consider a deep dive into the heart monitoring on these watches. Garmin's high frequency and new sensor, especially when paired with apps like Cardiogram, poses a formidable challenge to something thought of as an Apple domain. But whether Garmin will ever automate the afib notifications like Apple has is a whole other question; it's a very useful safety feature but still not in Garmin's software.

Is it the screen much brighter and how much brighter?

Thanks!

I would like to have the new watchfaces for my F6 X :-) everything else is small things

How is the sleep tracking at recording sleep cycles? My fenix 7 rarely captures deep sleep, compared to my Whoop, which seems to do a much better job.

I want this, but at $1800 for this and the epix pro in Australia, I guess I'll just wait untill the galaxy watch 6 pro

great review, as always, Des. Too bad there isn't option without solar in 7X ranges, regular or Pro. as far as I can tell, solar adds just a little bit more with decent increase in price. Keep up with the great work Des!

nice watch!

Hi, so is the backlight brighter or the display itself?😀

Will there be all black version of the fenix 7 pro? I don’t really like the look of carbon gray

The 42mm Pro doesn't have an orange button top right - Does this mean that it has different funcionality than the standard size with the orange button? If that has any potential ECG function on the standard watch will that be missing on the 42mm?

Which one is better this or the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) ?

Thank you the video. Can I enter coordinates to navigate me anywhere in the world? For example I've got a trip to the Sahara desert where there is no data connection or Internet can I use the watch to guide to my destination?

I still mostly use my 7x solar exactly how I use my fenix 3hr 😆 but that torch is the most useful thing Garmin ever invented!

When they get arterial stiffness etc I'll buy

What would you recommend the Fenix Pro or Tactix 7 Pro?

İs Endurance Score will be on Enduro 2 ?

Hello Des. Thanks for the great video. Any info when the new software features might be available also for Fenix 7X sapphire? Also, I can see a lot of differences between Fenix 7S, 7 vs 7 Pro (flashlight, memory, etc) . However, not really so much differences between 7X sapphire vs 7X pro. Or am I missing something? Thanks!

What about Fenix 7x Pro new watchfaces. Will they be avaliable on fenix 7x?

How does the pro compare to the Suunto vertical solar?

I only run one day a week, but do a lot of HIIT and CrossFit type workouts. I think the Fenix may be more than I need. Does Garmin have a more affordable model that has the features like Pulse Ox, HRV, Stress, Training readiness, body battery

Does anyone knows if the ECG Hardware is already built in? That what be the reason for me for buying.

Since Fenix 7 PRO has a new brighter display, how noticeable is the difference when compared to the Epix Pro? Would you still choose the Epix?

Can this watch be used for ESports? What features can i utilise?

I see you were wearing the Enduro 2 when you did the HR test comparison. How did it perform vs 7x pro? I'm leaning toward the 7x pro because of the new HR sensor, but I like the Enduro 2 for longer battery life for long hikes. But the older HR sensor is one drawback for this decision. Thanks for the video, great resource!

Question for you, is it worth getting the sapphire version or is the gorilla glass strong enough?

Does the USB C cable work in the Enduro 2 or Fenix 7x? Thanks in advance 🤙🏽

I'm impressed. Garmin seems to have implemented a lot of useful features (solar, map overlays) that the new MIP G-Shocks are missing. I have just one question: MIP G-Shocks have a very low screen refresh rate, so the stopwatch does only seconds, which is lame. How does the Garmin stopwatch functions on a MIP screen?

Is 7 pro screen as good as 6 pro in terms of contrast?

I really need a tactix 7 vs new Fenix 7 Ppro comparison. Specially the display, brightness, visibility in sunlight, brightness with solar and non-solar.

Does it have gallery for photos or dosuments?

Where to buy? I am considering Fenix 7 pro solar sapphire 7x

epix or fenix ? which is best?

how about music, I love it put music in format mp3 in the internal memory and listen to music from there.

Thanks for this review, but if you allow, I want to use this space for a message to Garmin, as they don't seem to react to their Forum and Feature Requests. Dear Garmin, you are making great watches, but a lot of people are missing a feature in Garmin Connect for several years now. If I'm counting correctly, there are 11 bike profiles (including the new BMX), but Garmin Connect allows only 1 (one!) default gear for biking, no matter which specific profile. If I want to keep track of my mileage, I have to change the bike almost every time when I'm using different profiles. That shouldn't be that hard to fix?

Do the new larger sensors allow for reading through tattoos?

Which has more accurate optical HR: Forerunner 965 vs Fenix 7 Pro? ie. does the Gen 5 sensor compensate for the increased weight of the Fenix 7 Pro vs Forerunner 965?

hey bro is that watch garmin fenix 7 pro compatible with all ios devices thanks

my garmin fenix 7 pro sapphire solar only indicate 18 days battery life?

Hello is a training load only for running or all sports?

sold

Weather features will come update to Garmin Fênix 7x?

I have a 7x sapphire solar and a descent g1 solar. On the 7x the solar is a joke. On the g1 I actually manage to charge the watch completely from a very low state. Have you tested the solar on the 7 pro?