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.
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.
I would agree with the other post, if you want to get into tris, garmin is your best bet.
The cool thing is, while the top of the line models are expensive, a couple of generations older are still awesome.
My recommendation would be for a Fenix 7. Running about $450 on amazon new. [https://amzn.to/49DghWh](https://amzn.to/49DghWh)
If that is a bit too pricy, you might try the Instinct 2 or 3. I have (and use) an instinct 2, that is very rugged and currently only $215 on amazon: [https://amzn.to/489fVUD](https://amzn.to/489fVUD)
Fenix 7 (non-pro) has the gen4 optical HR sensor, vs gen5 on the Fenix 8
In fact I'd be careful about which version of the 7 you get. Try and get the one with dual-frequency/multi-band GPS.
I've used the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar (51mm) for 3 or 100 milers. One of them lasted 38 hours and I still had 15% battery life, it something like. With it being the previous generation it's much cheaper now too. Even now I think it's still a solid purchase.
do you like hiking at all? The fenix series as well as the Forerunner 965 IIRC have some pretty awesome integrations with AllTrails...I'm also a huge proponent of buying used on Facebook...it takes some research, but the used market is solid for these devices and a great way to start...I've bought 6 watches(family of 4) only one was new(fenix 7 pro saphire titanium) as it was a great new price during some sort of seasonal sale... :)
I couldn't recommend the garmins more over any apple or fitbit devices...tjeu are great watches and battery life measured in days instead of hours is a luxury you will also appreciate....On my fenix 7, I love the flash light...totally unexpected top 3 feature. :)
This is cheating sort of. But I got mine for about $445 brand new black friday. It's the 47 mm. I opened an Amazon store card and I got $100 gift card. I used that store card to buy the watch which gave me 5% cash back, not their digital rewards. And I got 2% cash back for choosing Amazon day delivery, again, not their digital rewards.
So after tax I'm all in for just under $350.
7. This post is about 7.
Though somebody posted up in another thread that they got and 8 for super cheap. Like $400 or $500 or something. But that's because they had someone that could get them the employee discount.
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