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.

Ive had a Fenix 5 and 7, now Epix Pro 2. I recommend the Epix because it's 30% cheaper and the screen is better.

No shit. I had no issues with any of the three. My EPIX PRO 2 was discounted so your comment explains why I got it cheap but I thought the discount was due to nearing end of life. I've used all three and track 2-3 workout events a day, steps and sleep. I never had an issue with any of them. Fenix 5S sapphire, Fenix 7S, sapphire/solar, Epix Pro 2.

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!

True for epix pro 2. Really bad experience. I sell it and buy myself a garmin FR 165. Another story!

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. 

i also have an epix pro (42mm)! love it also. it resolved all the issues i had with the suunto race S. I have issues with garmin (app sucks, for one) but ultimately it works for all the crucial stuff. I was curious about the coros watches but suunto need a whole new approach to win me back at this point…

i did a 'review' of the race s (which is functionally close to the race 2): [https://www.reddit.com/r/Suunto/comments/1itwkov/suunto\_race\_s\_review\_and\_why\_i\_am\_forced\_back\_to/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Suunto/comments/1itwkov/suunto_race_s_review_and_why_i_am_forced_back_to/) for me it was an easy decision to go back to garmin now i'm back on garmin (epix pro - functionally similar to fr970) i have been pleasantly surprised by how useful the smart features and mapping is on modern garmins, amongst all the the basic stuff that just...works. i would encourage you to buy and try both (check their returns policies but at least in the uk i was able to return my suunto before 30 days of use).

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.