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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Best Garmin Watch for MTB

Fenix or epix line are both good, my epix Gen 2 is great can't fault it.

PuzzledActuator1 in r/MTB

March 23, 2026 10:15 PM

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Thinking about ditching Garmin for Suunto would that be a mistake?

I had thr same feeling from Garmin, getting frustrated with charging for premium £1000+ watches, then hiding features behind a paywall Moved from a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 to a Suunto Race S about 6 weeks ago & haven't looked back since

baldeegoat in r/Suunto

July 12, 2025 4:47 PM

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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

11

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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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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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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I'm Impressed. Testament to the sapphire glass and DLC coating, 9 years on.

Damn and the scuff marks just age it like a fine wine! I’ve had great reliability with all of my Garmin devices over the years. Currently using an Edge MTB and Epix Pro Gen 2, they are both seemingly indestructible. The Epix literally keeps me healthy, and not so gently coerces me into training ever

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No_Association1138 in r/GarminFenix

May 19, 2026 1:01 PM

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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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Fenix 8 Pro is useless...

The £1700 cost of the microLED Fenix 8 Pro reminds me how great I deal I got with my Epix Gen 2 Pro Sapphire for £400!

TimC340 in r/GarminFenix

September 4, 2025 10:36 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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