Tag Archives: Garmin Epix

Garmin Epix vs Forerunner 965: All 65+ Differences Detailed

 I have just spent an absurd amount of time trying to compare every single feature, hardware component, and menu option between the new Forerunner 965 and the existing Garmin Epix watch. Both are AMOLED display units, but spaced approximately … Read More Here →

Apple Watch Ultra vs New York City: GPS Accuracy Test!

In the event you aren’t subscribed over on YouTube, I’ve posted a full comparison of the Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Epix in New York City, on an epic route through the city, including up and down some of the … Read More Here →

Huge Garmin Fenix 7/Epix Beta Update Includes Wrist Based Running Power

Late last night Garmin released a substantial public beta program firmware update (which is technically an Alpha release within that program) to Fenix 7 & Epix units (and their subvariants including the Enduro 2), which adds 15 new features. These … Read More Here →

Just Getting A New Garmin Fenix 7 or Epix? Update it First.

If you’ve been around this site long enough, you know that one of my life-goals is to reduce the quantity of certain types of messages that end up in my inbox. Not merely the notices that I’m apparently heir to … Read More Here →

How to Install Satellite Imagery on Your Garmin Fenix or Epix Watch (Fenix 5 Plus/6/7/Epix)

Long before the Garmin Epix (2nd gen) or Fenix 7 came out, Garmin has been selling maps. In fact, they’ve been selling maps for basically their entire existence. Lately these things are built into devices, but it wasn’t that long … Read More Here →

Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Garmin Epix: A Very Detailed Comparison

This might sound like an oddly quirky comparison, but if the comments section the last week is any indication – there are far more folks than I would have thought who want to know the difference. Thus, when you ask, … Read More Here →

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Epix: A Very Detailed Comparison

Over 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. In my case, I’ve been using the units for … Read More Here →

Garmin Epix In-Depth Review

 No, this isn’t your grandfather’s Epix from 2015, but rather, this is Garmin’s new 2nd gen Epix that effectively takes an Epix and elevates it with a full AMOLED color touchscreen display. Now, Garmin officially calls it just ‘Epix’, … Read More Here →

Garmin HRM-TRI & HRM-SWIM In-Depth Review

*** Update: The new Garmin HRM Pro is the most update product in this category. Click the link to see the full Garmin HRM Pro In-Depth Review*** It’s been a few months since Garmin introduced the HRM-TRI & HRM-SWIM, which … Read More Here →

A look at Garmin’s new swimming heart rate straps: HRM-SWIM & HRM-TRI

(**Update: A full In-Depth Review for these HRMs is available here!**) Today Garmin introduced two new heart rate straps that are designed to capture your heart rate data while you swim.  This move puts them roughly on parity with offerings … Read More Here →

5 Random Things I Did This Weekend

With the three-day weekend wrapping up (even here in France), I figured I’d round out what I’ve been up to. 1) A brilliant outdoor pool swim Friday was a bit of an odd day for a Friday, somewhat more busy … Read More Here →

Garmin Connect IQ: An in-depth introduction to the platform you can now use today

This past week Garmin not only launched a slew of new devices, but perhaps more importantly – launched availability of the first portions for Connect IQ.  Garmin Connect IQ is the application development platform for newer Garmin wearables that enables … Read More Here →

Hands-on with the Garmin Epix GPS mapping & multisport watch

Today Garmin introduced a full color mapping GPS wrist watch that doubles as a multisport watch – making for the first time they’ve merged the multisport world with their historically separate handheld mapping units.  This new unit – the Garmin … Read More Here →