Epix Gen 2

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Epix Gen 2

182 positive 3 neutral 53 negative

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As an epix pro 2 user am I missing out on anything specific to a Fenix?

The epix gen 2 is basically a renamed fenix 7 but in AMOLED. I have the fenix 7 pro sapphire solar mip, wife has the epix gen 2, and they are identical in every way except for screen technology and solar. The fenix 7 did not come in AMOLED, they released that version as the epix. For the fenix 8 lin

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Damnyoudonut in r/GarminFenix

March 16, 2026 11:29 AM

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After some thinking, I went Tactical

This is the really good looking smart-watch, it really resembles a G-Shock. I got an Epix 2 Pro two years ago when moving from Apple Watch - I wanted to keep the 'bright AMOLED screen'. My next one will be either the Instinct 3 Tactical (or 4, 5, 6 as I intend to wear my Epix until it dies). Only do

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jpgenari in r/Garmininstinct

March 23, 2026 4:17 PM

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Best Garmin Watch for MTB

Yeah I am a fellow Epix Gen 2 user and very happy with it for MTB, hiking and pool swimming as my main activities. The AMOLED screen is particularly good for clarity I find. My friend has the enduro 2 and he rates it for MTB also.

nafski in r/MTB

March 23, 2026 10:31 PM

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"Solar is gimmick on MIP Fenix" 🤣

The AMOLED watches are perfectly visible in sunlight. DCrainmaker has said as much in countless videos of his to point of it not being a valid reason not to get AMOLED. Also they're better now than with the original Epix Gen 2 (which I have incidentally having had an F3, F5 and F6X). The latest micr

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Fit_Low1374 in r/GarminFenix

April 27, 2026 6:01 PM

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Does GPS work better on newer models?

Well after the fenix 7 pro / Epix gen 2 pro the Epix is no more, it has become the Fenix Amoled. Personally I’m happy with the amoled screens, although I use a very minimalistic watchface. I’d recommend a Fenix 8 and if somewhat on a budget a Fenix 7 pro / Epix gen 2 pro. Amoled vs MIP is just about

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CJG008 in r/GarminFenix

April 29, 2026 12:20 AM

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From Forerunner 955 to Pace

Honestly, having bounced between COROS and Garmin… I suggest looking for Garmin certified refurbs. They look like new and have a full warranty with Garmin.I just picked up an Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire for $380 USD delivered!Why COROS didn’t work for me: After a a few weeks I found small annoyances t

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Modest_Camper in r/Coros

April 28, 2026 9:52 AM

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Dumped the Apple Watch for 265S, I’m in love!

I too dumped my apple watch se and bought an Epix Pro Gen 2. Didn't expect how massive a 51mm watch face would be LOL So I returned it for the 265s and soooo happy with it. IMO small watch faces for small wrists are the way to go!

Groovy-Kaje in r/garminforerunner

April 20, 2026 5:21 PM

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As an epix pro 2 user am I missing out on anything specific to a Fenix?

Have have Epix Pro Gen 2 and see no reason to upgrade. It’s basically the Fenix 7 but with an AMOLED screen. The Fenix 8 just has the speaker/mic and updated UI.

ykr3Bz in r/GarminFenix

March 16, 2026 2:46 PM

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getting back into swimming

Just so you know, I personally find Apple Watch (at least AWU which I have) is more accurate than my Garmin (Epix Gen 2) for lap timing and count, with the benchmark being coach-timed/counted. But I much prefer Garmin displays and Garmin Connect app to Apple Fitness/Watch display, so I mostly use Ga

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wt_hell_am_I_doing in r/Swimming

March 22, 2026 12:21 PM

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Instinct 3 Amoled or MIP Solar

I am in the same spot as the above comment with an epix pro gen 2 and instinct 3 solar. Find myself using the instinct solar more. There’s just something very cool about having the display always on and getting no hit to battery life. It’s not as cool to look at but because it’s a watch I just prefe

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FinnyChase in r/Garmininstinct

May 12, 2026 10:41 AM

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