Garmin has introduced Pro models for its Fenix 7 and Epix 2 series, which help simplify the lineup and introduce new options. The new Epix 2 Pro models remain the same price as the originals, the Fenix 7 Pro has become more expensive.
The good news is that the Garmin Epix 2 Pro comes in three sizes (the Epix 2 was only available in 47mm). This means you can choose a 42mm, 47mm or 51mm model with 1.2″, 1.3″ or 1.4″ displays respectively.
Garmin Epix2 Pro
Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro are quite similar in their capabilities, the key difference being the display. The Epix line uses an AMOLED display, while the Fenix uses Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) displays, which are more energy efficient, especially in Always On mode. That said, the difference narrowed between the two. and the AMOLED display has better fidelity.
Looking at the 47mm models, the Epix 2 Pro can last up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, 6 days if you have Always-On Display mode enabled. GPS tracking will drain your battery in 42 hours, or in 32 hours if you enable the more accurate multiband mode. Fenix 2 Pro promises 22 days of battery life, 73 hours of GPS tracking or 48 hours with multi-band enabled.
We mentioned Garmin streamlined the lineup, here’s how: All models have a solar cell up front, it’s no longer a separate option. In addition, all models have 32GB of storage space, which can be used for offline maps and offline music. Additionally, multi-band GPS is available on all models. Multi-bandwidth and 32GB of storage were exclusive to the Sapphire tier.
Now standard in the Pro Series: Flashlight • New maps and training modes
You can still choose the elegant Sapphire edition, which changes both the front glass and features a titanium bezel (the body is mostly made of fiber-reinforced polymer in both cases). Whether the $100 upgrade is worth it is up to you.
Another change is that now all models have a flashlight, even the 42mm ones. It has two white LEDs and one red LED. This can be used as a flashlight, of course, but also as a strobe light if you go for a run at night. The flashlight is something that was previously only available on the large Fenix 7X 51mm.
Garmin Fenix7 Pro
Other notable changes include a brand new optical heart rate sensor (Elevate V5), and there is unconfirmed information that there is ECG hardware on board. However, this hasn’t been certified, and Garmin is legally prohibited from talking about it until it gets a certification, so file it under “maybe.”
There are also some software changes, such as maps with shaded relief, weather overlays, “split screen mode” (showing both a map and performance metrics), new Endurance and Hill scores, and so on.
The Garmin Fenix 7 Pro now starts at $800 for the 42mm and 47mm models, up $100 from the Fenix 7/7S. Note this is the comparison to the non-solar 7/7S, the solar versions cost the same. The 51mm watch is $900, and the Sapphire upgrade for all three is $100 more. Check out the Fenix at Garmin.com.
The Garmin Epix 2 Pro starts at $900 for the 42mm and 47mm models, the 51mm is $1,000, just like the non-Pro version. The Sapphire upgrade is again an extra $100. Learn more about Garmin .com.
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