Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-fenix5-5s-5x-review.html*** UPDATE: The Fenix series has had two generation updates since this post.
Garmin Fenix 7 Series In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/garmin-fenix7-7s-7x-in-depth-review.htmlTechnically speaking they’ve announced two core product series – the Fenix 7 Series, and the Epix series.
Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/garmin-fenix-in-depth-review.htmlThe Garmin Fenix was announced this summer as Garmin’s first wristband GPS inclusive foray into hiking/adventure and ultra-running products.
Hands-on: Garmin’s New Fenix 5 Multisport GPS Series–with mapping!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/hands-on-garmins-new-fenix-5-multisport-gps-serieswith-mapping.htmlRight on cue, Garmin has released their next edition of the Fenix series – the Fenix 5.
Garmin Fenix 6 Series In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/garmin-fenix6-pro-solar-series-review.htmlGarmin specifically chose today, and in particular – their location of Chamonix to launch the Fenix 6 series.
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro In-Depth Review: Flashlight and Multiband for Everyone!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-fenix-7-pro-in-depth-review-flashlight-and-multiband-for-everyone.htmlIf you wanted a Fenix 7 series device with the flashlight of the Fenix 7X series, you’ve finally got your wish.
Garmin Instinct 2 vs Fenix 7: A Very Detailed Comparison
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/instinct-detailed-comparison.htmlFor this post, I’m going to dive into all the differences between the Fenix 7 and its mini-me, the Instinct 2.
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus In-Depth Review (with Maps, Music, Payments)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/garmin-fenix5-plus-5s-5x-in-depth-review.htmlToday Garmin announced the new Fenix 5 Plus series, which takes the existing Fenix 5/5S/5X and injects full onboard color mapping, onboard music, and contactless payments.
How to Install Satellite Imagery on Your Garmin Fenix or Epix Watch (Fenix 5 Plus/6/7/Epix)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/how-to-install-satellite-imagery-on-your-garmin-fenix-or-epix-watch-fenix-5-plus-6-7-epix.htmlLong before the Garmin Epix (2nd gen) or Fenix 7 came out, Garmin has been selling maps.
The Complete List of All Epix/Fenix Pro Features Going to FR955/965/Fenix 7/Epix
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/the-complete-list-of-all-epix-fenix-pro-features-going-to-fr955-965-fenix-7-epix.htmlYesterday, Garmin announced the new Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro watches.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Epix: A Very Detailed Comparison
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/garmin-epix-vs-fenix-7-detailed-comparison-review.htmlOver the last few days there have been endless discussions about deciding between a Fenix 7 Series and Epix Series unit, so I figured a more detailed comparison was in order.
Garmin Fenix 6/6S Pro Solar Review: What’s new & different
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/garmin-fenix-6-6s-pro-solar-review-whats-new-different.htmlToday Garmin has extended the solar option on the Fenix 6 series to include the Fenix 6S Pro and Fenix 6 Pro units, completing the family that started last year with the Fenix 6X Pro Solar.
Huge Fall Sale: 20% off All Trainers & Most Power Meters, $150 off Fenix 5 (including Fenix 5 Plus)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/trainers-meters-including.htmlI’m going to let Captain Obvious point out that this is the first time we’ve seen the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus on sale, and Garmin didn’t disappoint here.
Everything you ever wanted to know: Garmin’s new $1,500 Fenix Chronos Watch Series
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/garmin-fenix-chronos-details.htmlGarmin has just announced three new Fenix units, starting from $900 and topping out at $1,500USD.
Garmin Fenix & Epix Release History and Future Timelines
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/12/garmin-fenix7-epix-release-history-explained.htmlYes, the Garmin Epix is simply an AMOLED Fenix.
Garmin Epix In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/garmin-epix-in-depth-review.htmlIf you haven’t seen my also-just-released Fenix 7 In-Depth Review, the key thing to know here is that Epix contains every software feature of the Fenix 7, but differs at the hardware level.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs COROS Vertix 2: New York City GPS Accuracy Test!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/garmin-vertix-accuracy.htmlAnd even the GPS tracks I got in January versus March on the Fenix 7 or Epix Sapphire editions (which contain multi-band GPS) were again, noticeable.
Huge Garmin Fenix Firmware Update: The Beginning of GPS Fitness Watches Becoming True Smart Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/firmware-beginning-becoming.htmlYesterday, Garmin quietly rolled out a ‘beta’ update to their Fenix & Tactix lineup, which are their watches previously/primarily aimed at ultra-runners and those wanting hiking/navigational capabilities.
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro Battery Charging Times: Interestingly Different Results
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/garmin-fenix-7-pro-epix-pro-battery-charging-times-interestingly-different-results.htmlOver a year ago, when the original Fenix 7 & Epix came out, I went down a stupid rabbit hole of seeing exactly how long it took to charge each of the models.
How to: Installing Free Maps on your Garmin Fenix 5/6, Forerunner 945, or MARQ Series watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/how-to-installing-free-maps-on-your-garmin-fenix-5-plus-forerunner-945-or-marq-series-watch.htmlFor virtually all of Garmin’s maps included on Edge/Forerunner/Fenix/MARQ series devices, the base map itself is OSM (OpenStreetMap).
Garmin Enduro 2 GPS Watch In-Depth Review: Tested to the Limit!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/garmin-enduro-2-gps-watch-in-depth-review.htmlBut instead of the device building atop the then popular Fenix 6 series, it actually removed features from it in order to achieve battery life.
Tech Tidbits Friday: PowerPod’s new $199 model, Fenix 5 (non-Plus) gets Galileo, Tacx lowers prices, Eurobike preview
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/tech-tidbits-friday-powerpods-new-199-model-fenix-5-non-plus-gets-galileo-tacx-lowers-prices-eurobike-preview.htmlThis afternoon Garmin quietly dropped a beta firmware for the existing/original Fenix 5 series (5S/5/5X) that enables Galileo support.
Garmin Adds 25+ New Features to Fenix 7/Epix/Instinct 2, Shifts to Quarterly Features Updates
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/new-garmin-features-fenix7-instinct2-epix7.htmlFirst up, is that Garmin started rolling out this week an update for Fenix 7 & Epix series watches, including some 28-50 different new features (depending on how you want to count them).
Garmin Fenix 7 & Epix Get 50 New Features in Beta Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/garmin-fenix-7-epix-get-50-new-features-in-beta-update.htmlGarmin is seemingly on a roll the past 7-10 days, with having released the much-anticipated firmware bringing all the new Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro features to the non-Pro editions, via a new public beta firmware update.
A weekend in Seattle playing with the Garmin Fenix and other gadgets
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/a-weekend-in-seattle-playing-with.htmlImportant Note: I've published a full-scale Garmin Fenix In-Depth review (13,000 words!) over here at this link.
