Epix Gen 2

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Epix Gen 2

182 positive 3 neutral 53 negative

Based on 238 Reddit mentions

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What kind of smart watch are you wearing on the trails AND in the office?

Garmin epix pro gen 2. If I had to get a new one right now, I'd get the new Fenix, whatever it is. 8? But I just wear it with bright silicone bands even with suits in court, because who cares.

rinky79 in r/mountainbiking

April 9, 2026 8:01 PM

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Daily FI discussion thread - Thursday, February 26, 2026

Not the most frugal thing I know, I just splurged on myself with a new running watch, Garmin Epix Pro gen 2 sapphire. Ran be $450, and that is on sale. I run 1000-1500 miles a year and I like data. I think it will be worth it (and a lot better than the Vivoactive 4 I've been using since 2020.)

SteveTheBluesman in r/financialindependence

February 26, 2026 9:47 PM

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Like I’m stupid, compare a 7 vs 8?

Fenix 7 has an older HR sensor, no LED flashlight except on 7X, and only has a MIP screen, the AMOLED model was called Epix Gen 2. Fenix 7 Pro / Epix Pro are basically the same as Fenix 8, with all the same sensors and internal hardware, and LED flashlight on every model, the main differences are: F

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Asleep_Onion in r/GarminFenix

September 23, 2025 10:55 AM

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Has my Fitbit been lying to me?

I tried my Inspire 3 with my Garmin Epix Gen 2 over a 5 mile walk and the steps were around 500 difference. So I do trust the Inspire.

woodstar11 in r/fitbit

June 30, 2025 6:02 PM

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Garmin users are getting screwed, and most don’t even realize it

I have the Epix Gen 2 and have been very happy with it. 3 years on and the battery is not what it first was, but that happens with all tech devices. I get that newer models and more updates , but my watch still does everything I paid for initially. If I was to upgrade again now, the only tangible fe

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Cafescrambler in r/garminepix

December 6, 2025 9:26 PM

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Garmin Watch

I use the Epix Gen 2. I’m primarily a runner as well but cycling at least once a week. And I too just signed up for a Sprint Tri this fall (swimming sucks for me 🤣). The Epix works great. It’s a bit heavier than some of the other options but I like that it’s rugged (I have the sapphire version). I d

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Papakast in r/triathlon

April 18, 2026 1:29 PM

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Vertical 2

I have a Fenix 8 and a vertical 2 and here is what i think. Sleep tracking on the Suunto doesn't work for me. Sitting around and watch tv in the evening is considered sleeping with Suunto. Therefore a lot of metrics are not right since i sleep much longer on the watch than i really do. For hiking i

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Warm-Party6618 in r/Suunto

April 13, 2026 11:42 AM

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Help me decide - AMOLED or Solar

I owned the Epix 2 and now the Fenix 8. Bothing being AMOLED I've had none of these problems. I wonder if this person is challenged or had a defective watch. I used Always on Display and my watch responds immediately and I have had zero problems ever seeing the watch face. I had MIP prior and see no

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DallasRPI in r/GarminFenix

November 13, 2025 10:13 PM

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HR Chest Strap readings from rolling

How old are you / what belt are you? Curious as to how this compares over age and rank / time training. I'm 44M / purple belt, track every training session with Polar H10 strap -> Garmin Epix Gen 2. Max HR is low 180s. I never actually hit it, the closest I'll get is high 170s. Most of my training s

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philodox in r/bjj

December 17, 2024 6:36 PM

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Is Fenix 7 pro 2 worth it

I bought my Fenix 7 Pro in December, and love it! It's a fantastic tool that gives me incentive to work out. That is worth the money 😄It's surely overkill for any mortal, but i still use it a lot, mostly for strenght training, pilates, calisthenics, cardio, for the eventual hike, listening to music

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pintasm in r/GarminFenix

April 28, 2026 2:55 PM

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