Garmin - epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | 42 mm

The 42mm Epix pro works for my female wrists. ;)

I use an Epix pro gen 2 for the activities you list.

Or Fenix 8, 43mm. Maps are awesome. I had a Fenix 7S but my last one is an Epix Pro 42mm. Fenix battery is far superior but the Epix screen is much easier to see.

Depends from model. Really difficult for me sleep and wear everyday garmin epix pro gen 2, 42mm. Really not accurate, too bulky. I sell it, and buy a forerunner 165, 43mm. No problem to wear when i sleep or everyday use. I m really happy with it!

Garmin 265s or if you could get a Epix Pro 42mm for a decent price would have everything you could wish for, including the latest HR Sensor v.5 If you don't want AMOLED screen then the Fenix 7 Pro 42mm would also be perfect. Also consider the Epix pro and Fenix Pro have a flashlight. Sound useless, but comes in handy from nightly toilet visits, camping or just as a strobe while running (can set it up so it auto turns on and blinks when running after sunset)

Get a chest strap for triathlons, one that works in water. The 965/Fenix/Epix are the same or minimal difference. The latest are the Fenix 8 nad forerunner 970. Get what looks good to you, because features are 99.9% the same. Also Fenix is a big bigger

Fenix/Epix are the same, Forerunner 9xx has 99% same functions but a bit lighter and not as tall, but only available in one size

I have an Android phone and Garmin watch.   I refuse to wear my watch to sleep so can't vouch for the sleep tracker (people do complain a lot about it on the subreddit.) I'm also not sure if all models support sleep tracking, so may want to double check.  Battery varies depending on model/size, my current watch gets about 2 weeks without the display always on, with it on I get about 4 days.  This is an AMOLED screen. My prior watch was MIP and could go much longer before needing a charge.  I've had issues with my prior watches heart rate not picking up quick enough and randomly dropping. These watches used the V3 HR sensor. My current watch has the latest V5 HR sensor. It's much better in responding to my heart rate increases and doesn't have random drops. IMO the step tracking works fine. I don't really have anything to compare it too.  Different models have different sizes.  Most models have a smaller version but the battery life will likely be shorter.  I have an Epix Gen 2 Pro 42mm and while I was worried about the size, having it now I don't find it too bulky and barely notice it's there.  All in all, Garmin is easy to use, accurate enough for me and for what I do. Out of all watches I have seen, IMO Garmin looks the best and dresses up nice, especially depending on watch model.  With so many models, there's a niche watch for just about everyone.  My current annoyances with Garmin is it seems they backed off on different color varieties, more of a move to AMOLED (tho tbh, I did fall in love with my AMOLED watch), starting to paywall features (tho they do claim it's for extra features and that features advertised with the watch won't be paywalled but who knows), and price increases for new models that aren't much of an upgrade. Hopefully my current watch lasts me a while but if for whatever reason I had to buy a new watch tomorrow, I would still go with Garmin over the rest. Atm not enough cons outweigh the pros. 

You state you already have a Fenix, but don't state which one? For hiking I'd probably need a really good reason to upgrade a Fenix such as the Fenix not holding enough charge for 1-2 days of hiking or not having maps (although that's not necessarily a huge requirement depending on the trail). Battery life will be better on the watches you suggested, but you're almost certainly going to be bringing a battery pack and charging a watch barely makes a dent in the capacity of a 10-20,000mah battery. I'd personally lean towards a Fenix 7s Pro or 43mm Epix 2 Pro if you have small wrists. Almost all of the features you'd use in the models you listed, but generally available for cheaper.

Make sure you also consider the prices of the Epix 2 (and maybe the Epix 2 Pro?) in your decision. Epix 2 has essentially the same feature set as the 955, but with an OLED screen but with better build quality. It can often be found for < $400 in the states new and less than $300 used. The only thing to be aware of is the non-Sapphire version lacks dual-band GPS. To me the big difference between the watches in your OP is maps. Depending on what you do this may be a non-issue or a huge feature. I basically don't touch maps when I'm on roads, but for trail stuff like hikes and trail running I find maps to be an absolute necessity. It's great being able to load a route/GPX file in your watch and follow that on your watch without touching your phone.

For years I wore a Fenix 5s and then 6s in rose gold. I have an Epix Pro Gen2 now which has a nice amoled display like the current Fenix 8 series. The Epix 42mm (same size as the Fenix s series) came in soft gold which is also attractive for women. I almost got that but I wanted a little more battery life so I went with a 47mm this time around. But the 42mm would been just fine and if I had a job where I have to dress more professionally I would have gone with that one. The Epix pro gen2 is the last generation and while not cheap, is an excellent deal since it does almost everything the current Fenix series does (certainly everything your wife wants) including the current gen HR sensor and has an amoled display. The Venu watches are okay but are more lifestyle and not true sports watches. I briefly had one and it wasn’t near as durable as the Fenix/Epix. All of these had sapphire glass because I’m not the most girly girl and am tough on my watches.

For years I wore a Fenix 5s and then 6s in rose gold. I have an Epix Pro Gen2 now which has a nice amoled display like the current Fenix 8 series. The Epix 42mm (same size as the Fenix s series) came in soft gold which is also attractive for women. I almost got that but I wanted a little more battery life so I went with a 47mm this time around. But the 42mm would been just fine and if I had a job where I have to dress more professionally I would have gone with that one. The Epix pro gen2 is the last generation and while not cheap, is an excellent deal since it does almost everything the current Fenix series does (certainly everything your wife wants) including the current gen HR sensor and has an amoled display. The Venu watches are okay but are more lifestyle and not true sports watches. I briefly had one and it wasn’t near as durable as the Fenix/Epix. All of these had sapphire glass because I’m not the most girly girl and am tough on my watches.

If you just want a good running watch without too many extra things I would look at the Forerunner 570. If you want something a bit more “fancy”, maybe the Epix Pro 43mm. It’s a “last gen” watch so it can be got at a good price but it is still an elite fitness watch.

Obviously a Fenix 8 Micro LED. For real though, Fenix/Epix watches will give you full golf functionality minus a feature or two which are reserved for the golf specific watches. If you are budget conscious I would look for a Fenix 7/epix 2 series watch. If you have money to spend, a Fenix 8 will be great for everything you can imagine. Forerunner watches do have some golf features but they are dumbed down a bit to basic distance to green and score keeping.

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 initially bought the Epix Pro as my first Garmin watch, but I was disappointed with its performance. It felt like a device from a decade ago. I then returned and replaced it with the Fenix 8. If I had bought the Epix a year ago, I wouldn’t have upgrade it. However, as my first device, I think it’s fair to invest a little more in it. F8 47mm is more responsive 0.1 inch bigger screen with remarkably better resolution than same size epix pro gen2