I was a Fenix user and loved the watch but when watching reviews comparing the Fenix and the Epix the bright more visible dial caught my eye. With the new Fenix and update I felt obligated to get a watch with functions I didn't want to get the size and DL capacity. I have no need for solar power. Even spending multiple days in the backcountry I have never lost battery with the Fenix or Epix. And if I'm out for a long time I will have a solar panel for other electronics. But I'm more diligent with shutting it off or using battery save mode when not using it. I took a chance on trying this watch and honestly will never go back! It's SO much easier to see the maps! And being able to touch screen to move it is a dream! I hike/climb and backpack. I find myself using the buttons more often then not but love the touch screen for things like that. I was nervous with the 47 size but find it to be SO much more comfortable. If you find yourself in the fence between the 2 and don't care about the solar. But want the maps and space to DL and comfort! Go with the Epix! You will not miss the Fenix!!

Love my Epix Gen 2. Performance and battery life are great. With that said, and comparing to the Apple Watch Ultra, the Epix feels cheap. the bezel scratches way to easily as well. This wouldnt be the end of the world but its also 100 more expensive. Also, this watch needs wireless charging.

I have a 7x sapphire solar, and while the long battery life was great, the screen visibility was less so. Especially using the map, the level of detail left something to be desired. The Epix is noticeably smaller and lighter. I don't hit door jambs all the time like I did with the 7x. The screen is incredible, easy to see, even for my old guy eyes. The increase in map detail is very noticeable. If you engage in activities that are days long, the 7x is definitely the way to go. If charging once I week isn't a big deal, i would encourage taking a hard look at the Epix. Like the 7x, the “feel” of the buttons has degraded since the 6x. You no longer get a positive tactile feel for a button push, which makes either watch feel to be lower quality. This might be the worst thing I can say about the Epix.

I purchased this watch to upgrade my Garmin Forerunner 955 solar as I wanted the maps for hiking and backpacking. I read and watched a lot of reviews before making my decision. I was worried about the battery life on the epix (Gen 2) but I didn't need to worry. I don't use always on display and I can, at times, easily get 10 days of battery life. This includes following a course and using gps as well as recording workouts almost daily. When I'm out on backpacking trips I might need to bring my charger but with the added benefit of maps I don't mind. Really happy with my decision to get this watch.

I bought the watch because I forgot to bring a charger for my Garmin Advantage. Fortunately, both use the same port. Epix has a lot of options but it is not straightforward to figure out. One of my complaints is that it doesn't always show the time to save the battery, which is fine, but I have to often shake somewhat violently to check the time.

Watch is loaded with features! I love the 14+ day battery life! My old watch needed charged almost every day. Everything seems to function as advertised. If I have one complaint it's that the stair counter works by changes in altitude rather than by accelerometer. Seems To miss entire flights inside the gym. Very pleased overall with the purchase.

I have had my Epix for about a month. This watch is impressive and does everything well. The build quality is exceptional and it is perfect for the gym or a boardroom. The display is sharp, it has extensive features to track health, and the battery life is next level. Can't go wrong here.

This watch is amazing. I primarily purchased this watch with hunting in mind. I have two German Shorthaired Pointers and often hunt grouse in Northern Maine where cell phone service is unavailable and some areas are only accessible through dirt roads. Having the GSP features for this is amazing. The maps load faster than any GPS I have used thus far. The watch fits around my medium sized wrist and provides ample comfort.

I bought the Epix Gen 2 after having the Fenix 7X Solar for about a month. The features are pretty much identical. The Fenix 7X Solar battery life and flashlight features are far superior to the Epix. However the watch face colors and brightness when indoors on the Epix are pretty spectacular compared to the Fenix 7X Solar. With that said, the Fenix 7X Solar watch face is bigger and the screen is alot better in the daylight compared to Epix. Overall, the Fenix 7X Solar is a notch or two better than the Epix Gen 2. (Battery, screen size, flashlight, daytime screen visibility). BUT, if I'm indoors I prefer the Epix.

This watch truly is epic. Now with the new software upgrade I've even extended my battery another 40%, I suspect mostly from the GPS efficiency. This watch now supersedes and replaces most other fitness trackers. No need for additional hardware, this will cover HRV, training readiness, race prep, sunrise/sunset, track ALL the training, all while looking like a solid watch.