epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition, 51m

Just ordered an Enduro 3 to replace my Epix Gen 2 Pro 51. I love the Epix but I've been regretting getting it over the Fenix for a while now. My wife has the Fenix and loves the MIP. I don't use AOD so the battery on my Epix is fine but I do get annoyed with tilt-to-wake not always working when I expect it to, and combined with the Epix not getting new features in software updates, I pulled the trigger on the 25% off deal through ExpertVoice. Very excited for the switch and will put my Epix up for sale when the Enduro arrives.

A few months ago I made the transition from the FR245 to the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire and have been enjoying the change, I especially like the larger and brighter screen. I hope you have a great time with the new watch!

I am also using an AMOLED (epix pro gen 2), which replaced a fr245.  I had a tough time in some scenarios with the MIPS display, such as on shaded trails and around subset (both common in my users). In these cases I am happier with the AMOLED. 

I hope you enjoy it and become a running monster!!!! Have a question. Would you please turn the metronome during a running session and let me know about it? Is it audible?? I have an Enduro 2 and an Epix Pro 2 51mm and both of them are quitet to the point I have to place attention and raise the wrist to be closer to the ear... I'm considering selling both...

You can set it to vibration, sound and both. Personally, I don't like the vibration, and I'm not sure if it may drain battery in ultras

Garmin epix pro sapphire has a great screen and sapphire glass - super discounted 50% now so more a straight swap in terms of value for AWU - battery and sport no contest farming is better

Epix pro gen 2 sapphire 51mm, amoled display, less battery than the fénix but it still good and it’s cheaper since you can grab it in discount.

I was in the same boat a couple of months ago. I’m a big apple guy, love the ecosystem and the OS, nothing can beat that, but I didn’t want to charge my Apple Watch almost everyday anymore. And I also didn’t want an extension of my phone on my wrist. Wanted something different and decide to grab an epix pro gen 2, titanium sapphire for around 600 usd here in Mexico, I think it was a great deal considering it’s almost a 1000 usd watch which it’s insane tbh. I don’t regret buying it at all, I use it mainly for biking and running, 5 days a week, sleep tracking and health stats and I’m charging it once a week. The gps is great and the maps look awesome in the amoled display. As someone said above, coming from an Apple Watch, the learning curve is not easy, the menu is not as intuitive but I’m in love with the looks, roughness, functionality, battery, amoled display. Was thinking of getting maybe a fénix 7pro with MIP Disaplay to get more battery life but honestly for my activities I prefer the brightness of a amoled screen.

I’m basically full invested in the Apple ecosystem and had an AW 7 for years. I have the epix pro 2 sapphire now, and in the six months I’ve owned it I haven’t touched my Apple watch once. I did enjoy some of the connectivity for my laptop and even Apple TV, but 99% of the time I have my phone with me anyway which covers most of the stuff I used the watch for. I really don’t miss it. The epix is significantly more robust/tougher, and going from 30 hours of battery life to nearly 30 days is a game changer. Plus, the flashlight on the epix is one of the coolest features it has which sounds silly until you use the red light to save night vision when you gotta take a piss in the middle of the night.

I got that when it came out summer of 23. Still using it. I want them to give me a reason to upgrade but they arent. It's a great watch. Maybe the 9 will tempt me.

Parallel, I said goodbye to epix pro gen 2, hello to venu 4

1) venu 4 doesn't have maps. 2) I hate using maps on any watch, they are just too small. Which is why I switched from an epix gen 2 pro to my venu 4.

Also an epic pro 2 user here. Can't see a reason to upgrade mine yet either. I was hoping the 8pro would tempt me but nope. Maybe the 9 will.

My issue is I wanted a 43mm model. Im a dude with maybe average/slightly smaller than average wrists and I have been wanting to move to a more "normal" looking watch. I don't mind charging every few days. This makes my decision to sit this cycle out easy. Maybe the 9 will be different.

As much as I loved my Fenix 6 and epix 2, I can't stomach spending over a grand on a watch I'm going to upgrade in a couple years anyway. The venu 4 price was much better and I will feel less bad when I get my next watch. That being said I kept my epix pro gen 2 just in case I ever go on long hikes or whatever, venu 4 is my daily.

Last gens Fenix is the 7, which is the same as my epix gen 2 pro, just mip instead of amoled.

As much as I loved my Fenix 6 and epix 2, I can't stomach spending over a grand on a watch I'm going to upgrade in a couple years anyway. The venu 4 price was much better and I will feel less bad when I get my next watch. That being said I kept my epix pro gen 2 just in case I ever go on long hikes or whatever, venu 4 is my daily.