I might've mentioned it more specifically in a prior video but I had an opportunity to pick up the 7X Fēnix at a steep discount courtesy of Garmin. In the long run they didn't honor their side of the transaction and so I wound up paying full price for the watch BUT I did need a substantial amount of data to be automatically collected while retaining the amazing battery life of my already favored Instinct 2X. Both being solar is one thing but the Instinct 2X can charge indefinitely (no recharging necessary) while the Fēnix 7X Solar's charging capabilities are just supplemental. You can't charge the Fēnix indefinitely, but at the same time the larger watch (and larger battery/capacity) gives this an almost identical run time. As an example, I recently returned from an over month long outing where I was collecting wildlife and vegetation data and I was off grid the majority of the time. I only charged my 7X once while between destinations, but I believe it could have gone almost four weeks or even more without charging just like my Instinct 2X was capable of. All in all either watch is amazing and the newer tech in the 7X allows quite a bit more data to be recorded while also providing an ECG function that I wanted to have on hand (or on wrist) because of some health challenges that I was actively working through. In hindsight, Garmin hosed me over a bit and I wish it was another brand that had hosed me over because as much as I like their products, I have to say that their ethics as far as customer support is concerned are not customer-centric. They are, as with most of the companies of "our fathers" almost solely (our soul-less-ly) financially driven.
I got my 7x pro solar sapphire last year and it hasn’t left my wrist I like the fact I can change the look with different straps. I used to have an instinct 2 witch was ok but I love the fenix so much better
That is pretty cool, being able to swap straps. I didn't think much of it at first but I did find a watch face that I customized (with blue) and found a corresponding strap that really brings a bit more fun to the device for me, so yeah I agree on the straps! I still somehow miss the more rugged "feel" of the Instinct, but the Fēnix easily matches the runtime of my Instinct as far as I could see after taking mine on a month+ outing "into the wild"!
Got the 2X, set it up and loved it. Took the Update and Garmin lowered the voltage to the buzzer so much that I couldn't hear it sitting at my desk in complete silence. Made the watch useless for me because I couldn't tell when I got notifications. Took it back within 12 hours for a refund. They did the same thing to my 6X. Been collecting dust for months. Unless they fix that issue in a update and add a keyboard to reply to texts I'm not going to buy another Garmin. I picked up the Galaxy Watch Ultra and although the battery in no way compares to Garmin at least I can hear my alert tone and reply to notifications.
Wow, I didn't know they did that with the update! I guess for power saving or something? I'm not sure, but I know that generally the Connect app updates always seem to disappoint in one way or another. Garmin's support is hit or miss, sometimes they care and sometimes they do not. I wonder in the long run if *any* "smart" device is worth it in the long run considering none are easily maintained in the event of even a battery failure, for example. Who knew we'd be in a "throw away computer" world that is so unsustainable. Maybe in "time" we will just go back to regular watches that CAN be passed down from generation to generation. One can always dream, right? Thanks for visiting, have a great day!
In regard to the Instinct 2X vs the Fēnix I'd say it is only worth it if you are collecting an extreme amount of data, but even then without data "we" know whether we are doing things right or not, more or less, and the only thing in both watches that I cared for beyond timekeeping is knowing which heart rate zone I am in AND having a built in light. I'd say for those two features being in the Instinct 2X already that "No, it is not worth the difference in price to 'upgrade' from the Instinct 2X to the Fēnix UNLESS you need a lot of data both visible and recorded for some reason." Today I am on day 30 of a fasting experience and the data provided by the upgrade while I was way off grid was pretty invaluable, and the battery life of the Fēnix is very comparable to what I was getting on my Instinct 2X... So IF money is not an issue or if the style is more in alignment to someone, then maybe the two are solid competitors for one another. As you noted though, they are definitely in two different classes in terms of price. I recently sold my 2X but UPS hosed me on shipping and they mixed up labels on two items that were shipped so in the long run I got my Instinct 2X back in the mail. I just got back from the off grid outing and to be honest, I am not sure now which watch I will keep after all is said and done. I AM sure though that both have been immensely helpful during my journey where as a non-runner I learned to become a "zone 2" and "5k+" runner with these great coaching devices!
the only reason i want a fenix is for the actual map support. The reason i went with an instinct 2x is so i dont have to rely on charging the watch. Had enough of that with samsungs lol.
The map support is superb! The 2X and the Fenix 7 solar are both very comparable in terms of battery life (in my daily and monthly use experience) and I am still quite pleased with all of the extra insight but I can also say that the Instinct 2X is also a perfect watch for those like us who do not want to rely on a watch that has to be constantly charged!
If I want an ECG I’ll go to my doctor. I’m on a Tactix 7 Pro after buying a Delta in March at a steep discount, replacing a Apple Ultra 2. So the Tactix is superb, my 6 Months summary, both Delta and 7 Pro are amazing.
I agree AND at times in the past my heart would do some "funny things" but only in very unusual circumstances that could not be replicated easily in a doctor's office environment. Being said, I wanted to check for AFIB and/or other anomalies on the fly because of my specific situations. So far I've been very pleased with how amazingly accurate the "complete the circuit by touching the bezel" registering of my heartbeat has been, but these are not at all a substitute for going to the doctor. Just takes a bit of distance and time out of the equation when we can instantly check under the hood to see the accompanying diagnostics info, so to speak. The Tactix lineup is amazing! I wonder how these watches will evolve over time. I only wish that these were all "send it back to us for a huge discount" type items where the manufacturer could then "drop in" updated pieces to help these items have a somewhat longer shelf life. Maybe one day soon we'll have a more relevant "secondary" market that helps offset the parts and pieces that are basically ocean (and limited landfill) bound. "Time will tell" :) Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day and stay tuned! My next adventures are hopefully going to bring quite a bit more data to the screen, hopefully in the heart of some of the wildest places I've been in a long time! For that, I wish these current watches had the "Infinity charge" option that the 2X Instinct has BUT two weeks at a time and more with proper efforts should get me through this upcoming effort I hope!
So you didn’t go old Tactix due to sensor and new Tactix due to standby on the screen? If you do always on, on the Amoled, you can still get 10 days battery. Hope you’re enjoying.
Exactly right! The Amoled is super sharp, first off... AND it does not behave exactly like an old school LCD where you can *easily* see the information in direct daylight AND where you can unobtrusively view the information in a super dark location without blinding yourself. The main thing though was the 10 days of battery. Real world, today is Sunday. Two Sundays ago I turned on ALL sync/sensors on this Fēnix and I am still at 16% with constant use. This watch is the closest in terms of battery life to the Instinct 2X (which I already prefer due to my multiple 2+ week outings into true middle of nowhere locations). As you noted, the old Tactix sensor was the other route I could have gone (great sensor, accurate and consistent) and I almost did just for the green light, but there was another unusual hiccup there. The green on the Instinct was way brighter than the green on the old Tactix AND the red on the Fēnix was slightly more useable than the green on the old Tactix as a result. In the long run these are ALL amazing watches. Parts of the changes had to do with an Instinct 2S that is also in this household (not for long) because as of about a year or a half year ago, the 2S stopped registering any outdoor activity with accuracy. It is like Garmin "unsubscribed" from a specific overhead GPS or had some "planned obsolescence" in mind all along for their 2S which takes the fun out of using their devices for recording routes/etc. The point is that had I not experienced the ECG feature (useful for me during a specific phase of health interests) I'd still be rocking the Instinct 2X Tactical because it really does all that I generally wanted when I got the device... Having tried "always on" with the Amoled, the issues are 1) the display does not look the same in direct baking nonstop direct Texas desert sunlight and 2) the battery life is not exactly up to 10 days under the conditions that I am subjecting myself and my gear to. Hope that makes sense! Side note, my ULTIMATE combo would be to have some tech shop swap out the LED (if they are similar) from the Amoled Tactix to the Fēnix, but my thoughts are that in the not too distant future all of these options and more will be available whenever it is time again for me to look at these devices. Either way I hope you have a great day and an amazing week! Thanks for visiting!
@@VolkerHelmich I might, but probably not soon. Not sure if you saw any of the beach footage of birds that I’d shared although I have a feeling that even the birds showed some unusual food related actions in what I did see in person. For perspective, a few years back I could walk a mile up the beach and spot a lot of life in the water itself. Like back when I could walk the roads in West Texas and find snakes every tenth of a mile or a quarter of a mile apart on many nights. Now? Like everywhere else, some of the wildlife is acting in ways that it was not exactly behaving “before the change”. ua-cam.com/video/RLx7cXbeRA8/v-deo.htmlsi=O4tn25BbmlKfFW1w
I have tried the instinct 2x (great watch) and currently am trying the tactix amoled and I don’t dislike it but I am not sure it’s worth the extra money compared to an epix or fenix 7.
@@SpiritualDevil Yep exchanged it for the fenix 7x pro solar sapphire. For some reason the tactix amoled was laggy and I tested the same watch face and same data with the fenix and it was much more responsive. The flash light was the biggest difference I saw in terms of turning off and on. Amoled screens are nice but you can’t beat the always on display of the MIP.
So true SamHain-o4l and at the same time I've had a lot of mini flashlights. Handheld is the exact primary reason I am not carrying one of those at all times with the secondary reason being that most of my mini-torch experiences have left me with less than desirable results. 1) A handheld light is not what I am describing using this light for and to have my hands free while doing what I personally do and showcase has been much more convenient and reliable. 2) Most of my inexpensive mini lights have failed over time with the exception of pricier lights like the Surefire Titans that I use (now mostly just at home) and also... 3) Have you ever walked for great distances or even short distances between lighted areas, like from a temporary residence like a dimly lit hotel (or tent) of any sort to a distant car in the middle of nowhere? Especially in a place and during a timeframe when there ARE venomous snakes and scorpions around? For me (and THOUSANDS of others who caused this feature to be built in on these "smart" devices) there seems to be a need that caused even the stringiest holdout who uttered the same thing you did to have joined in as far as whether or not to go ahead with this beneficial and now increasingly common feature. I am not the typical user of this device and yet the TYPICAL user of this device also sometimes uses the light as a strobe while they are running. The light on these devices can be synced up to where it flashes with each arm swing therefore becoming a safety beacon while running in nighttime situations in "civilization" rather than someone like me simply using an easily accessible readily available light "off grid" just to double check that an accidental rattlesnake encounter (etc) is not had. Whatever the case, yeah... I've gone through plenty of hand held lights, small and big alike, that fail due to time and/or battery shelf life. In every case where I wanted a light right then (i.e. during a power outage) I've ALWAYS had a watch on and now I ALWAYS have a light whether I put a checked and charged one, mini or otherwise, into my array of gear. When I am not off gird, twice a week in many cases here in a residential area, I walk out to move the trash or recycle to the curb. Many times I do that after a nighttime walk of the dog. In all those cases now I can see the combination on the lock on the fence because I have a light "on hand" rather than essentially being caught "in the dark" like I was previously. I hope that explains why this built in feature has been far superior to the alternatives, including having mini lights (in whatever alternating colors they might offer). For me, to have both a white light AND a night vision preserving LED color option in green or red is great even if I prefer the green over the red lighting. Thank you for taking the time to visit! Have a great day (or night) and let's try to keep on shining that positivity to light one another's way in these sometimes dark times! Peace & Love! : )
@@TheBigBlueMarble As questioningly I ponder how a man from out yonder could wonder so much that they “say it out louder”… But what do I know aside from that there are many things we could learn with one another if the “entitled teacher” could only specify more usefully just what it is about a “video” they don’t like. Sounds like we voted for different people on this trip ‘round the big blue marble. What do I know though, I couldn’t tell what the purpose of that comment was to be honest.
The watch face is called Teko by frinkr and it is free for a limited amount of time and then a $5 contribution will disable the "blinking key" that will begin flashing after the trial period expires. I definitely like the watch face enough to contribute to frinkr's cup of coffee after reviewing the available Garmin watch faces. Garmin has some good ones, but not like this one!
One has the MIP (daytime visible) color screen and the other has the AMOLED (only constantly visible with backlight "always on") screen. The battery life is impacted considerably to have one perform like a watch with an always on screen AND it is harder to view the MIP sometimes when moving between dark and very bright areas. In the long run I absolutely prefer the MIP variation. The LED screens are nice, but I like things to be low key, stealthy and truly tactical. A bright (even stopped down to dim) LED screen attracts a lot of unwanted attention, particularly in nature where the moths and other critters are drawn to lights in the middle of nowhere. As far as the best model though, they seem to have specific applications. For me, the MIP may be best, especially for the extreme battery life between charges in some cases, and for others they may always be able and ready to charge a device maybe even daily as needed and they may like the bright and beautiful AMOLED screen, so it might come down to preference in that regard! :)
The watch face is called Teko by frinkr and it is free for a limited amount of time and then a $5 contribution will disable the "blinking key" that will begin flashing after the trial period expires. I definitely like the watch face enough to contribute to frinkr's cup of coffee after reviewing the available Garmin watch faces. Garmin has some good ones, but not like this one!
Tak, i jest również znacznie bardziej wytrzymały! Brakuje mi Instynktu, ale potrafię korzystać z dodatkowych danych, jakie dostarcza Fenix. Może „na dłuższą metę” sprzedam Fenixa i wrócę do Instinct’a, bo brakuje mi też tej niesamowitej, zielonej latarki LED! Yes, and it is far more rugged as well! I do miss the Instinct but I am able to use the additional data that the Fēnix provides. Maybe "in the long run" I will sell the Fēnix and return to the Instinct since I also miss the amazing green LED torch!
@@Mav646 I compared this to the Instinct 2, the 2X Pro, the Tactix Pro and the Tactix Amoled. The truth is that these are ALL accurate enough to register changes during a given activity such as walking, running or even just sitting around the house typing at the screen. As far as calorie burn insights, almost all predictive tools for calorie burn are useless in the face of consuming terrible calories made up of processed junk. Being said, I definitely don’t use my devices to measure calories or to justify what I decide to eat. The GPS and overall fun of having a computer-like “K.I.T.T.” watch feature and more on ALL of these watches is quite amazing. However: None of these tech items (or hardly anything anymore) are sustainable in any way. That much is extremely clear AND should be looked into in a timely manner.
@@SpiritualDevil sorry but I walk on my treadmill every morning and I can’t get it to register 90 beats a minute yet when I step off and count my pulse for a minute it’s around 130. I’m about to buy a heart rate chest strap to confirm. My Fitbit versa was way More accurate as I’ve only had this fenix 7x pro for a month. And I would still be using the Fitbit versa if they didn’t take a dump every year and have to purchase another one. I’m very disabled in on my diet and calorie intake and consume and cut on 3000 calories as I’m super active and work construction in Florida. This fenix says I barely burn 2500 Calories a day yet I lose weight eating 3000. My Fitbit was around 3500 calorie burn a day. I know for a fact this fenix 7x is far from accurate. And I don’t use this watch to dictate what I eat either. I am just very strict and consume the same foods and amounts every single day. I’m just saying for the price it’s very disappointing that it’s that inaccurate
@@Mav646 You might want to contact Garmin if your device is not working properly. No need to apologize here. The chest strap IS more accurate but as with probably a thousand reviews of the functionality of these items, the strap might be a little faster on the detection of heart rate shifts, but it is still not "in a lab" accurate. On the Fitbit taking a dump annually, ALL of these unsustainable devices do the same eventually. We are transitioning from Instincts (one a 2S and one a 2X) and the difference in GPS sensors used to be next to zero. Suddenly this past year the 2S (smaller Instinct) began registering walks of 1 mile at .25 or .3 miles. The bigger 2X did fine. We were told by Garmin that the 2S uses "different GPS tech" (they didn't say that something was being moved out of the "supported" range but they suggested getting a Fēnix or another Instinct 2X). Bummer. As far as losing weight and building muscle, for me the calorie counting is secondary. The quality of what we consume is still the priority. For me, my weight gains or losses are directly tied to the reality of what I am eating and will never be assisted by a calorie counter on these devices. Either way the GPS and flashlights built into these devices now are just amazing! I've suggested to loved ones who have gotten lost on hikes to consider one, I even tried to "give away" my Instinct 2X to my relative's spouse, but they prefer the basic features of their Fitbit because it is "easier to use". Whatever the case, I agree with you wholeheartedly that the price on these is such that we *could* expect better. Worst part for me is knowing that every dollar on MANY devices (think televisions for example) are useless dollars on throwaway items because without a "signal" the merchandise we buy can become obsolete. I have a Jeep. My Jeep USED TO have the ability to pair to many smart devices. Now? A special dongle is needed to use *some* of the features the vehicle was sold to me with. What I am disappointed with is the fact that none of it can be "updated" simply (if at all) when something like the battery fails or when a "GPS contract negotiation" falls through or is moved out of the lineup and causes all reliant devices to suddenly become that much less valuable. Anyway, I am 100% enjoying having a watch that is like my Timex with Indiglo... Except that the watch helps me navigate uncharted deserts, lights the way when I am caught in the dark AND has a very predictable long lasting battery... Like my former Instinct 2X. Overall, I'm still grateful these are options to begin with. Whatever the case, I'm mostly grateful to have great conversations with amazing people around the nation and around the world about these topics. Thank you so much for visiting, I hope you have an amazing day and that we can all "find the way" without a device and "regain our health" knowing that we didn't ever need a tracking device from the beginning. Peace & Love! :)
Thanks for the "warning" for those who are dehydrated. Meanwhile, my videos and pacing are not strenuous, though being hydrated at ALL TIMES is good insight... Not just when you are someone to complain about others (without the bravery to do so face to face). Thanks for visiting, have a refreshing day!
Old and slow tech, You have to be out of your mind to buy garmin when other companies like samsung with the "ultra" are half the price that can be traded in after years of use and updated....garmin does not support their products nearly as well as samsung. Dont get stuck with a $1000.00 paper weight like I did....garmin customer service is the worst.
As far as old and slow, the watch I have is pretty new in terms of being able to measure aspects such as HRV AND provide insight such as actual ECG readings. That is just a small sampling of all the data that I am now able to record while still having extreme (i.e. a month or more) battery life when off grid PLUS a built in flashlight where I can change the color from white to a "night vision preservation" option such as red in the case of my selected watch. I DO agree with you on the Garmin support aspect (thankfully my tech is new and fast enough to have active software pushes IF needed) while having the ability to "trade in" these items is not even my concern in my particular case. I only needed these functions and data recording options while learning to become a runner. Having said all of this, as old and slow as the watch tech is that we are all wearing, it still makes no difference to how old and slow (or young again and fast) that I personally have become thanks in part to having these FUN options to choose from. You are right to have disappointment towards Garmin seeing that they left you hanging. They also did me wrong by not honoring a deal they offered and completed the sale in my case. They later cancelled the "Item is being shipped!" and replaced it with "Our website had an error". In another case, you are right... We were left with roughly a paperweight when our Instinct 2S (smaller version of the 2X, I think I got the model right) started becoming extremely inaccurate. The 2S USED to measure GPS walks accurately, then about a year ago or so the smaller Instinct started only counting each mile as .25 or .1 or .75 or whatever it felt like measuring. Per Garmin, the smaller watch uses different sensors and could not accurately measure distances. The thing is, it always had been able to... Until their "faster" and "newer" tech came out. For ALL of these unsustainable items, none will be as good as just being able to run without even having to measure any metrics. So yeah, I feel you! Also on the same page though, I do get joy from using the currently working items that are available for use to us. I thank God for all of the options we have to gripe about things, usually mid-gripe. Things could be (and might very well be about to be) a whole lot worse when it comes to all of these "new and fast" options we are pumping out carelessly. ALL rechargeable future bricks are as destructive as can be and ALL of this global march is filled with a vague awareness that *something* is wrong with almost everything we do. In the long run (unintended pun) I only wish that the watch I landed on had a GREEN led in place of the RED led. Far as being angry with Garmin, I think I ran enough miles thinking on it all that I have come to realize that with ALL businesses being run by people who are overwhelmed (like ourselves possibly, me for sure) will be filled with opportunities for error and for oversight. YOU are the customer. I am the customer. Sounds like in both of our cases, the customer is not always right (per the business) and maybe we need to point out these situations as publicly as possible using whatever means we have available... Including this "old and slow" platform that seems to be a bit less appealing to the younger and faster generations who might be the ones serving up our orders/denying our claims as of late. Stay tuned, we'll see how all of it plays out over time! Either way, I hope you have a great day and an amazing weekend! Peace & Love!
@@nskmda Have you used either of these in “real world” situations? I take it neither of us are infinitely in the sun on a daily basis, but I could be wrong. Meanwhile, the two watches I ultimately decided between over time have both lasted in excess of three weeks or more between full single charges. The point is that you can use all of the solar non-Amoled watches described here without need to charge for extended periods of time even while off grid. As far as being told I don’t care about something, the truth is I am absolutely aware of the battery life and to suggest that I don’t care about it would be like saying I don’t care if you have a great weekend, but I do. Happy Friday! Peace & Love!
@@SpiritualDevil i might b wrong but your writeup made me feel as if u got annoyed (or frustrated or offended) by my note. if u did i gotta apologize. apparently my English is not that good because I meant absolutely no harm like that. i totally recognize everybody's different. but being a disorganized/careless person i try 2 choose a device like this which might allow me 2 *NOT* charge the battery *AT ALL* (like I *NEVER* had 2 charge the battery on my Casio PAW-1500T until it naturally had 2 b replaced because it stopped holding charge after 10+ year - even tho I'm rarely "infinitely" in the sun, not even for several hours straight. It's more like Casio being a *watch* w/extra sensors is better optimized in terms of hardware vs Garmin being a wearable full-blown computer). this way i really hope Instinct Solar will live up 2 the advertised promise of 'auto recharge'. anyway, I apologize again 4 causing emotional discomfort (unless I mis-felt it from you message).
@@nskmda No need to apologize! Your feelings are legit, I did feel like these Garmin watches generated a lot more conversations than I expected and either way I will definitely look into other options in the future like the Casio you mentioned. Your approach is correct, finding the device that will last the longest is best! For me I wanted to have an “always on” option for gathering a lot of data while I was working through a new process. In my past I never was able to run continuously for more than even one minute AND I hike in remote “off grid” areas where getting lost can be fatal! I am usually careful about navigating in remote areas AND it was nice having a built in computer/GPS in quite a few instances. My other favorite feature with both the Instinct and Fēnix series though is the built in flashlight! In the long run I’d like a device like this to last 10 years like you mentioned, but the more I live the more I seem to discover that ALL of our devices will become landfill and ocean waste until we collectively begin to recapture some of the materials for reuse instead of becoming obsolete throw away items. Anyway, my defensive responses have a lot to do with my own current mood and some personal situations I’ve been going through and I will be more careful to better receive and respond to these conversations! In a real “end of the world” situation, unlimited battery is best and on board computers may not mean much, especially if GPS begins to fail eventually. My favorite super long life watch outside of the ones we’ve mentioned so far is a Tissot solar powered T-Touch that I’ve also gotten almost ten years from! Perhaps I will provide a review on that one if I share another watch review on this channel! Stay tuned :) Thanks again for visiting, have a great weekend!
Interesting level of effort for someone who didn't like what they saw and/or heard... What was the bait? Did I try to sell anyone my own products for a profit? Either way, I "liked" your comment... Virtually... Because it does in fact contribute to the growth of this channel. Thank you for your input and your time! Have a great day! )
@@SpiritualDevil Thanks for taking the criticisim. But the reason I came to the video was to understand the WHY anyone would return a Garmin 2X and go back to the finix lineup. But I was not able to get the solid reason as to why. Was it performance, graphics, GPS issues, Red vs Green night light issues etc.
@@aargomemnon Understood, though I never returned my 2X. I did try to sell it on eBay (disastrous results except now I still have the 2X AND 7X for now) and either way in the long run despite me liking the green light and 2X overall, the additional data from the 7X and comprable battery life (non-Amoled 7X) has me somewhat more in favor of the 7X. Since I had these along with the Tactix (Amoled and non-Amoled) I mostly wanted to show how similar and different the four items were in a quick demo that showed my unique perspective, the red/green lights and display issues I discussed just now are mentioned in this video itself. I hope it at least helped with some insight, none of these watches are a great “investment” for a return in the long run other than the data recorded and stats as they are used by the user, but for me the two IMPORTANT features are: Battery life (esp in the middle of nowhere) Useful Features (esp a light “on hand” at all times) I still prefer the green light and wish I knew someone who could swap this one piece between these variants and I’d then have an easy decision between the 2X and 7X, though the 7X still provides more data insight than the 2X, esp if someone is doing some strange thing like going through a 40 day/no eating extended fast while wanting to measure heart activity and other data to ensure some form of awareness in the absence of medical team opportunities. And yeah, I actually did (am doing) this. Today is day 36 for me where I spent well over 25 or so of that off grid. Have a great day! :)
So why were the reasons you sold the garmin instinct 2x and got the fenix instead? Or was this just an advert to sell your 2x?
Light maybe!
I might've mentioned it more specifically in a prior video but I had an opportunity to pick up the 7X Fēnix at a steep discount courtesy of Garmin. In the long run they didn't honor their side of the transaction and so I wound up paying full price for the watch BUT I did need a substantial amount of data to be automatically collected while retaining the amazing battery life of my already favored Instinct 2X.
Both being solar is one thing but the Instinct 2X can charge indefinitely (no recharging necessary) while the Fēnix 7X Solar's charging capabilities are just supplemental. You can't charge the Fēnix indefinitely, but at the same time the larger watch (and larger battery/capacity) gives this an almost identical run time. As an example, I recently returned from an over month long outing where I was collecting wildlife and vegetation data and I was off grid the majority of the time. I only charged my 7X once while between destinations, but I believe it could have gone almost four weeks or even more without charging just like my Instinct 2X was capable of.
All in all either watch is amazing and the newer tech in the 7X allows quite a bit more data to be recorded while also providing an ECG function that I wanted to have on hand (or on wrist) because of some health challenges that I was actively working through. In hindsight, Garmin hosed me over a bit and I wish it was another brand that had hosed me over because as much as I like their products, I have to say that their ethics as far as customer support is concerned are not customer-centric. They are, as with most of the companies of "our fathers" almost solely (our soul-less-ly) financially driven.
I got my 7x pro solar sapphire last year and it hasn’t left my wrist I like the fact I can change the look with different straps. I used to have an instinct 2 witch was ok but I love the fenix so much better
That is pretty cool, being able to swap straps. I didn't think much of it at first but I did find a watch face that I customized (with blue) and found a corresponding strap that really brings a bit more fun to the device for me, so yeah I agree on the straps! I still somehow miss the more rugged "feel" of the Instinct, but the Fēnix easily matches the runtime of my Instinct as far as I could see after taking mine on a month+ outing "into the wild"!
That's going to be me man the same way when I get my tactix pro. In the mail now can't wait..👍👍
@ That is a fantastic watch! I think you’ll love it! Have a great day! :)
Got the 2X, set it up and loved it. Took the Update and Garmin lowered the voltage to the buzzer so much that I couldn't hear it sitting at my desk in complete silence. Made the watch useless for me because I couldn't tell when I got notifications. Took it back within 12 hours for a refund. They did the same thing to my 6X. Been collecting dust for months. Unless they fix that issue in a update and add a keyboard to reply to texts I'm not going to buy another Garmin.
I picked up the Galaxy Watch Ultra and although the battery in no way compares to Garmin at least I can hear my alert tone and reply to notifications.
Wow, I didn't know they did that with the update! I guess for power saving or something? I'm not sure, but I know that generally the Connect app updates always seem to disappoint in one way or another. Garmin's support is hit or miss, sometimes they care and sometimes they do not. I wonder in the long run if *any* "smart" device is worth it in the long run considering none are easily maintained in the event of even a battery failure, for example.
Who knew we'd be in a "throw away computer" world that is so unsustainable. Maybe in "time" we will just go back to regular watches that CAN be passed down from generation to generation. One can always dream, right? Thanks for visiting, have a great day!
I don't use the bell at all, I use the vibration which works much better.
@marcosfanlobetesa9800 couldn't feel it. Vibration was useless to me.
I appreciate the review. However, at least in cdn$, you went from a $800 to what, $1500+? Was it worth it that much?
In regard to the Instinct 2X vs the Fēnix I'd say it is only worth it if you are collecting an extreme amount of data, but even then without data "we" know whether we are doing things right or not, more or less, and the only thing in both watches that I cared for beyond timekeeping is knowing which heart rate zone I am in AND having a built in light.
I'd say for those two features being in the Instinct 2X already that "No, it is not worth the difference in price to 'upgrade' from the Instinct 2X to the Fēnix UNLESS you need a lot of data both visible and recorded for some reason."
Today I am on day 30 of a fasting experience and the data provided by the upgrade while I was way off grid was pretty invaluable, and the battery life of the Fēnix is very comparable to what I was getting on my Instinct 2X... So IF money is not an issue or if the style is more in alignment to someone, then maybe the two are solid competitors for one another. As you noted though, they are definitely in two different classes in terms of price.
I recently sold my 2X but UPS hosed me on shipping and they mixed up labels on two items that were shipped so in the long run I got my Instinct 2X back in the mail. I just got back from the off grid outing and to be honest, I am not sure now which watch I will keep after all is said and done. I AM sure though that both have been immensely helpful during my journey where as a non-runner I learned to become a "zone 2" and "5k+" runner with these great coaching devices!
the only reason i want a fenix is for the actual map support. The reason i went with an instinct 2x is so i dont have to rely on charging the watch. Had enough of that with samsungs lol.
The map support is superb! The 2X and the Fenix 7 solar are both very comparable in terms of battery life (in my daily and monthly use experience) and I am still quite pleased with all of the extra insight but I can also say that the Instinct 2X is also a perfect watch for those like us who do not want to rely on a watch that has to be constantly charged!
If I want an ECG I’ll go to my doctor. I’m on a Tactix 7 Pro after buying a Delta in March at a steep discount, replacing a Apple Ultra 2. So the Tactix is superb, my 6 Months summary, both Delta and 7 Pro are amazing.
I agree AND at times in the past my heart would do some "funny things" but only in very unusual circumstances that could not be replicated easily in a doctor's office environment. Being said, I wanted to check for AFIB and/or other anomalies on the fly because of my specific situations.
So far I've been very pleased with how amazingly accurate the "complete the circuit by touching the bezel" registering of my heartbeat has been, but these are not at all a substitute for going to the doctor. Just takes a bit of distance and time out of the equation when we can instantly check under the hood to see the accompanying diagnostics info, so to speak.
The Tactix lineup is amazing! I wonder how these watches will evolve over time. I only wish that these were all "send it back to us for a huge discount" type items where the manufacturer could then "drop in" updated pieces to help these items have a somewhat longer shelf life. Maybe one day soon we'll have a more relevant "secondary" market that helps offset the parts and pieces that are basically ocean (and limited landfill) bound. "Time will tell" :)
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day and stay tuned! My next adventures are hopefully going to bring quite a bit more data to the screen, hopefully in the heart of some of the wildest places I've been in a long time! For that, I wish these current watches had the "Infinity charge" option that the 2X Instinct has BUT two weeks at a time and more with proper efforts should get me through this upcoming effort I hope!
So you didn’t go old Tactix due to sensor and new Tactix due to standby on the screen? If you do always on, on the Amoled, you can still get 10 days battery. Hope you’re enjoying.
Exactly right! The Amoled is super sharp, first off... AND it does not behave exactly like an old school LCD where you can *easily* see the information in direct daylight AND where you can unobtrusively view the information in a super dark location without blinding yourself.
The main thing though was the 10 days of battery. Real world, today is Sunday. Two Sundays ago I turned on ALL sync/sensors on this Fēnix and I am still at 16% with constant use. This watch is the closest in terms of battery life to the Instinct 2X (which I already prefer due to my multiple 2+ week outings into true middle of nowhere locations).
As you noted, the old Tactix sensor was the other route I could have gone (great sensor, accurate and consistent) and I almost did just for the green light, but there was another unusual hiccup there. The green on the Instinct was way brighter than the green on the old Tactix AND the red on the Fēnix was slightly more useable than the green on the old Tactix as a result.
In the long run these are ALL amazing watches. Parts of the changes had to do with an Instinct 2S that is also in this household (not for long) because as of about a year or a half year ago, the 2S stopped registering any outdoor activity with accuracy. It is like Garmin "unsubscribed" from a specific overhead GPS or had some "planned obsolescence" in mind all along for their 2S which takes the fun out of using their devices for recording routes/etc.
The point is that had I not experienced the ECG feature (useful for me during a specific phase of health interests) I'd still be rocking the Instinct 2X Tactical because it really does all that I generally wanted when I got the device... Having tried "always on" with the Amoled, the issues are 1) the display does not look the same in direct baking nonstop direct Texas desert sunlight and 2) the battery life is not exactly up to 10 days under the conditions that I am subjecting myself and my gear to.
Hope that makes sense! Side note, my ULTIMATE combo would be to have some tech shop swap out the LED (if they are similar) from the Amoled Tactix to the Fēnix, but my thoughts are that in the not too distant future all of these options and more will be available whenever it is time again for me to look at these devices. Either way I hope you have a great day and an amazing week! Thanks for visiting!
This video gives the people what they want 👍
@@SpiritualDevil thank you for the detailed response. I appreciate you taking the time to provide it!
@@SpiritualDevilwill you be doing videos about the sharks in the Gulf?
@@VolkerHelmich I might, but probably not soon. Not sure if you saw any of the beach footage of birds that I’d shared although I have a feeling that even the birds showed some unusual food related actions in what I did see in person.
For perspective, a few years back I could walk a mile up the beach and spot a lot of life in the water itself. Like back when I could walk the roads in West Texas and find snakes every tenth of a mile or a quarter of a mile apart on many nights. Now? Like everywhere else, some of the wildlife is acting in ways that it was not exactly behaving “before the change”.
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I have tried the instinct 2x (great watch) and currently am trying the tactix amoled and I don’t dislike it but I am not sure it’s worth the extra money compared to an epix or fenix 7.
@@TheDeeStain I don’t think so, unless you jump out of helicopters or need a ballistics app (or want the green LED flashlight : )
@@SpiritualDevil Yep exchanged it for the fenix 7x pro solar sapphire. For some reason the tactix amoled was laggy and I tested the same watch face and same data with the fenix and it was much more responsive. The flash light was the biggest difference I saw in terms of turning off and on. Amoled screens are nice but you can’t beat the always on display of the MIP.
Mini hand held Flashlights do exist in different LED colors🤔
So true SamHain-o4l and at the same time I've had a lot of mini flashlights. Handheld is the exact primary reason I am not carrying one of those at all times with the secondary reason being that most of my mini-torch experiences have left me with less than desirable results.
1) A handheld light is not what I am describing using this light for and to have my hands free while doing what I personally do and showcase has been much more convenient and reliable.
2) Most of my inexpensive mini lights have failed over time with the exception of pricier lights like the Surefire Titans that I use (now mostly just at home) and also...
3) Have you ever walked for great distances or even short distances between lighted areas, like from a temporary residence like a dimly lit hotel (or tent) of any sort to a distant car in the middle of nowhere? Especially in a place and during a timeframe when there ARE venomous snakes and scorpions around?
For me (and THOUSANDS of others who caused this feature to be built in on these "smart" devices) there seems to be a need that caused even the stringiest holdout who uttered the same thing you did to have joined in as far as whether or not to go ahead with this beneficial and now increasingly common feature.
I am not the typical user of this device and yet the TYPICAL user of this device also sometimes uses the light as a strobe while they are running. The light on these devices can be synced up to where it flashes with each arm swing therefore becoming a safety beacon while running in nighttime situations in "civilization" rather than someone like me simply using an easily accessible readily available light "off grid" just to double check that an accidental rattlesnake encounter (etc) is not had.
Whatever the case, yeah... I've gone through plenty of hand held lights, small and big alike, that fail due to time and/or battery shelf life. In every case where I wanted a light right then (i.e. during a power outage) I've ALWAYS had a watch on and now I ALWAYS have a light whether I put a checked and charged one, mini or otherwise, into my array of gear.
When I am not off gird, twice a week in many cases here in a residential area, I walk out to move the trash or recycle to the curb. Many times I do that after a nighttime walk of the dog. In all those cases now I can see the combination on the lock on the fence because I have a light "on hand" rather than essentially being caught "in the dark" like I was previously.
I hope that explains why this built in feature has been far superior to the alternatives, including having mini lights (in whatever alternating colors they might offer). For me, to have both a white light AND a night vision preserving LED color option in green or red is great even if I prefer the green over the red lighting. Thank you for taking the time to visit! Have a great day (or night) and let's try to keep on shining that positivity to light one another's way in these sometimes dark times! Peace & Love!
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I am not at all sure what the purpose of this video really is.
@@TheBigBlueMarble As questioningly I ponder how a man from out yonder could wonder so much that they “say it out louder”…
But what do I know aside from that there are many things we could learn with one another if the “entitled teacher” could only specify more usefully just what it is about a “video” they don’t like. Sounds like we voted for different people on this trip ‘round the big blue marble.
What do I know though, I couldn’t tell what the purpose of that comment was to be honest.
Da display itself must have night vision green & ir red full light options & the flasjlight
What is the name of the watch face?😊
The watch face is called Teko by frinkr and it is free for a limited amount of time and then a $5 contribution will disable the "blinking key" that will begin flashing after the trial period expires. I definitely like the watch face enough to contribute to frinkr's cup of coffee after reviewing the available Garmin watch faces. Garmin has some good ones, but not like this one!
Thanks, I'll try it!
how long can you talk about a light in a watch….
Probably about as long as I feel like it I suppose? How long can you talk about anything in a "positive" light?
What’s the difference between tactix delta and tactix 7 pro ( or wich one it’s the best model )
One has the MIP (daytime visible) color screen and the other has the AMOLED (only constantly visible with backlight "always on") screen. The battery life is impacted considerably to have one perform like a watch with an always on screen AND it is harder to view the MIP sometimes when moving between dark and very bright areas.
In the long run I absolutely prefer the MIP variation. The LED screens are nice, but I like things to be low key, stealthy and truly tactical. A bright (even stopped down to dim) LED screen attracts a lot of unwanted attention, particularly in nature where the moths and other critters are drawn to lights in the middle of nowhere.
As far as the best model though, they seem to have specific applications. For me, the MIP may be best, especially for the extreme battery life between charges in some cases, and for others they may always be able and ready to charge a device maybe even daily as needed and they may like the bright and beautiful AMOLED screen, so it might come down to preference in that regard! :)
What’s that watch face
The watch face is called Teko by frinkr and it is free for a limited amount of time and then a $5 contribution will disable the "blinking key" that will begin flashing after the trial period expires. I definitely like the watch face enough to contribute to frinkr's cup of coffee after reviewing the available Garmin watch faces. Garmin has some good ones, but not like this one!
Ale instinct prowadzi bez map i tym u mnie wygrywa
Tak, i jest również znacznie bardziej wytrzymały! Brakuje mi Instynktu, ale potrafię korzystać z dodatkowych danych, jakie dostarcza Fenix. Może „na dłuższą metę” sprzedam Fenixa i wrócę do Instinct’a, bo brakuje mi też tej niesamowitej, zielonej latarki LED!
Yes, and it is far more rugged as well! I do miss the Instinct but I am able to use the additional data that the Fēnix provides. Maybe "in the long run" I will sell the Fēnix and return to the Instinct since I also miss the amazing green LED torch!
Fenix 7x pro is terrible for heart rate and calorie burn.
@@Mav646 I compared this to the Instinct 2, the 2X Pro, the Tactix Pro and the Tactix Amoled. The truth is that these are ALL accurate enough to register changes during a given activity such as walking, running or even just sitting around the house typing at the screen.
As far as calorie burn insights, almost all predictive tools for calorie burn are useless in the face of consuming terrible calories made up of processed junk. Being said, I definitely don’t use my devices to measure calories or to justify what I decide to eat. The GPS and overall fun of having a computer-like “K.I.T.T.” watch feature and more on ALL of these watches is quite amazing.
However:
None of these tech items (or hardly anything anymore) are sustainable in any way. That much is extremely clear AND should be looked into in a timely manner.
@@SpiritualDevil sorry but I walk on my treadmill every morning and I can’t get it to register 90 beats a minute yet when I step off and count my pulse for a minute it’s around 130. I’m about to buy a heart rate chest strap to confirm. My Fitbit versa was way
More accurate as I’ve only had this fenix 7x pro for a month. And I would still be using the Fitbit versa if they didn’t take a dump every year and have to purchase another one. I’m very disabled in on my diet and calorie intake and consume and cut on 3000 calories as I’m super active and work construction in Florida. This fenix says I barely burn 2500
Calories a day yet I lose weight eating 3000. My Fitbit was around 3500 calorie burn a day. I know for a fact this fenix 7x is far from accurate.
And I don’t use this watch to dictate what I eat either. I am just very strict and consume the same foods and amounts every single day. I’m just saying for the price it’s very disappointing that it’s that inaccurate
@@Mav646 You might want to contact Garmin if your device is not working properly. No need to apologize here. The chest strap IS more accurate but as with probably a thousand reviews of the functionality of these items, the strap might be a little faster on the detection of heart rate shifts, but it is still not "in a lab" accurate.
On the Fitbit taking a dump annually, ALL of these unsustainable devices do the same eventually. We are transitioning from Instincts (one a 2S and one a 2X) and the difference in GPS sensors used to be next to zero. Suddenly this past year the 2S (smaller Instinct) began registering walks of 1 mile at .25 or .3 miles. The bigger 2X did fine. We were told by Garmin that the 2S uses "different GPS tech" (they didn't say that something was being moved out of the "supported" range but they suggested getting a Fēnix or another Instinct 2X). Bummer.
As far as losing weight and building muscle, for me the calorie counting is secondary. The quality of what we consume is still the priority. For me, my weight gains or losses are directly tied to the reality of what I am eating and will never be assisted by a calorie counter on these devices. Either way the GPS and flashlights built into these devices now are just amazing! I've suggested to loved ones who have gotten lost on hikes to consider one, I even tried to "give away" my Instinct 2X to my relative's spouse, but they prefer the basic features of their Fitbit because it is "easier to use".
Whatever the case, I agree with you wholeheartedly that the price on these is such that we *could* expect better. Worst part for me is knowing that every dollar on MANY devices (think televisions for example) are useless dollars on throwaway items because without a "signal" the merchandise we buy can become obsolete. I have a Jeep. My Jeep USED TO have the ability to pair to many smart devices. Now? A special dongle is needed to use *some* of the features the vehicle was sold to me with.
What I am disappointed with is the fact that none of it can be "updated" simply (if at all) when something like the battery fails or when a "GPS contract negotiation" falls through or is moved out of the lineup and causes all reliant devices to suddenly become that much less valuable. Anyway, I am 100% enjoying having a watch that is like my Timex with Indiglo... Except that the watch helps me navigate uncharted deserts, lights the way when I am caught in the dark AND has a very predictable long lasting battery... Like my former Instinct 2X. Overall, I'm still grateful these are options to begin with.
Whatever the case, I'm mostly grateful to have great conversations with amazing people around the nation and around the world about these topics. Thank you so much for visiting, I hope you have an amazing day and that we can all "find the way" without a device and "regain our health" knowing that we didn't ever need a tracking device from the beginning. Peace & Love!
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Fenix 7x pro
Tactix 7 pro
Tactix 7 amoled
😳the perfect 3 😎aces
These are some heavy hitters for sure! I can hardly wait to see what they come up with next :)
DANGER!
Slow talker, make sure you are hydrated before watching.
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Thanks for the "warning" for those who are dehydrated. Meanwhile, my videos and pacing are not strenuous, though being hydrated at ALL TIMES is good insight... Not just when you are someone to complain about others (without the bravery to do so face to face).
Thanks for visiting, have a refreshing day!
Old and slow tech, You have to be out of your mind to buy garmin when other companies like samsung with the "ultra" are half the price that can be traded in after years of use and updated....garmin does not support their products nearly as well as samsung. Dont get stuck with a $1000.00 paper weight like I did....garmin customer service is the worst.
As far as old and slow, the watch I have is pretty new in terms of being able to measure aspects such as HRV AND provide insight such as actual ECG readings. That is just a small sampling of all the data that I am now able to record while still having extreme (i.e. a month or more) battery life when off grid PLUS a built in flashlight where I can change the color from white to a "night vision preservation" option such as red in the case of my selected watch.
I DO agree with you on the Garmin support aspect (thankfully my tech is new and fast enough to have active software pushes IF needed) while having the ability to "trade in" these items is not even my concern in my particular case. I only needed these functions and data recording options while learning to become a runner. Having said all of this, as old and slow as the watch tech is that we are all wearing, it still makes no difference to how old and slow (or young again and fast) that I personally have become thanks in part to having these FUN options to choose from.
You are right to have disappointment towards Garmin seeing that they left you hanging. They also did me wrong by not honoring a deal they offered and completed the sale in my case. They later cancelled the "Item is being shipped!" and replaced it with "Our website had an error". In another case, you are right... We were left with roughly a paperweight when our Instinct 2S (smaller version of the 2X, I think I got the model right) started becoming extremely inaccurate.
The 2S USED to measure GPS walks accurately, then about a year ago or so the smaller Instinct started only counting each mile as .25 or .1 or .75 or whatever it felt like measuring. Per Garmin, the smaller watch uses different sensors and could not accurately measure distances. The thing is, it always had been able to... Until their "faster" and "newer" tech came out. For ALL of these unsustainable items, none will be as good as just being able to run without even having to measure any metrics.
So yeah, I feel you! Also on the same page though, I do get joy from using the currently working items that are available for use to us. I thank God for all of the options we have to gripe about things, usually mid-gripe. Things could be (and might very well be about to be) a whole lot worse when it comes to all of these "new and fast" options we are pumping out carelessly. ALL rechargeable future bricks are as destructive as can be and ALL of this global march is filled with a vague awareness that *something* is wrong with almost everything we do.
In the long run (unintended pun) I only wish that the watch I landed on had a GREEN led in place of the RED led. Far as being angry with Garmin, I think I ran enough miles thinking on it all that I have come to realize that with ALL businesses being run by people who are overwhelmed (like ourselves possibly, me for sure) will be filled with opportunities for error and for oversight. YOU are the customer. I am the customer. Sounds like in both of our cases, the customer is not always right (per the business) and maybe we need to point out these situations as publicly as possible using whatever means we have available... Including this "old and slow" platform that seems to be a bit less appealing to the younger and faster generations who might be the ones serving up our orders/denying our claims as of late.
Stay tuned, we'll see how all of it plays out over time! Either way, I hope you have a great day and an amazing weekend! Peace & Love!
apparently u don't really care about battery life and "infinite" battery on Instinct. :)
@@nskmda Have you used either of these in “real world” situations? I take it neither of us are infinitely in the sun on a daily basis, but I could be wrong.
Meanwhile, the two watches I ultimately decided between over time have both lasted in excess of three weeks or more between full single charges. The point is that you can use all of the solar non-Amoled watches described here without need to charge for extended periods of time even while off grid.
As far as being told I don’t care about something, the truth is I am absolutely aware of the battery life and to suggest that I don’t care about it would be like saying I don’t care if you have a great weekend, but I do.
Happy Friday! Peace & Love!
@@SpiritualDevil i might b wrong but your writeup made me feel as if u got annoyed (or frustrated or offended) by my note.
if u did i gotta apologize.
apparently my English is not that good because I meant absolutely no harm like that.
i totally recognize everybody's different.
but being a disorganized/careless person i try 2 choose a device like this which might allow me 2 *NOT* charge the battery *AT ALL* (like I *NEVER* had 2 charge the battery on my Casio PAW-1500T until it naturally had 2 b replaced because it stopped holding charge after 10+ year - even tho I'm rarely "infinitely" in the sun, not even for several hours straight. It's more like Casio being a *watch* w/extra sensors is better optimized in terms of hardware vs Garmin being a wearable full-blown computer).
this way i really hope Instinct Solar will live up 2 the advertised promise of 'auto recharge'.
anyway, I apologize again 4 causing emotional discomfort (unless I mis-felt it from you message).
@@nskmda No need to apologize! Your feelings are legit, I did feel like these Garmin watches generated a lot more conversations than I expected and either way I will definitely look into other options in the future like the Casio you mentioned.
Your approach is correct, finding the device that will last the longest is best! For me I wanted to have an “always on” option for gathering a lot of data while I was working through a new process. In my past I never was able to run continuously for more than even one minute AND I hike in remote “off grid” areas where getting lost can be fatal!
I am usually careful about navigating in remote areas AND it was nice having a built in computer/GPS in quite a few instances. My other favorite feature with both the Instinct and Fēnix series though is the built in flashlight!
In the long run I’d like a device like this to last 10 years like you mentioned, but the more I live the more I seem to discover that ALL of our devices will become landfill and ocean waste until we collectively begin to recapture some of the materials for reuse instead of becoming obsolete throw away items.
Anyway, my defensive responses have a lot to do with my own current mood and some personal situations I’ve been going through and I will be more careful to better receive and respond to these conversations!
In a real “end of the world” situation, unlimited battery is best and on board computers may not mean much, especially if GPS begins to fail eventually. My favorite super long life watch outside of the ones we’ve mentioned so far is a Tissot solar powered T-Touch that I’ve also gotten almost ten years from! Perhaps I will provide a review on that one if I share another watch review on this channel! Stay tuned :)
Thanks again for visiting, have a great weekend!
What a click bait. Disliked.
Interesting level of effort for someone who didn't like what they saw and/or heard... What was the bait? Did I try to sell anyone my own products for a profit?
Either way, I "liked" your comment... Virtually... Because it does in fact contribute to the growth of this channel. Thank you for your input and your time! Have a great day! )
@@SpiritualDevil Thanks for taking the criticisim. But the reason I came to the video was to understand the WHY anyone would return a Garmin 2X and go back to the finix lineup. But I was not able to get the solid reason as to why. Was it performance, graphics, GPS issues, Red vs Green night light issues etc.
@@aargomemnon Understood, though I never returned my 2X. I did try to sell it on eBay (disastrous results except now I still have the 2X AND 7X for now) and either way in the long run despite me liking the green light and 2X overall, the additional data from the 7X and comprable battery life (non-Amoled 7X) has me somewhat more in favor of the 7X.
Since I had these along with the Tactix (Amoled and non-Amoled) I mostly wanted to show how similar and different the four items were in a quick demo that showed my unique perspective, the red/green lights and display issues I discussed just now are mentioned in this video itself.
I hope it at least helped with some insight, none of these watches are a great “investment” for a return in the long run other than the data recorded and stats as they are used by the user, but for me the two IMPORTANT features are:
Battery life (esp in the middle of nowhere)
Useful Features (esp a light “on hand” at all times)
I still prefer the green light and wish I knew someone who could swap this one piece between these variants and I’d then have an easy decision between the 2X and 7X, though the 7X still provides more data insight than the 2X, esp if someone is doing some strange thing like going through a 40 day/no eating extended fast while wanting to measure heart activity and other data to ensure some form of awareness in the absence of medical team opportunities.
And yeah, I actually did (am doing) this. Today is day 36 for me where I spent well over 25 or so of that off grid.
Have a great day! :)