forum thread Posted by MiltDog • Nov 4, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 11:06 PM
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forum thread Posted by MiltDog • Nov 4, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 11:06 PM
Target (Incl. Military discount) - Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition Carbon Gray DLC Titanium 51mm watch w/ Black Band - $903.57
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The Garmin Epix Pro is more of a fitness tracker. The Epix Pro doesn't need to be tethered to a phone to work. If you're a hiker in the mountains, you don't need a cell connection for your maps to work. You have downloaded maps on the watch. It also more capable for cyclists, you can use it as a cycling computer to pair different sensors to it. It gives recovery data for training, it provides VO2 max data for swimming and cycling, something the Apple Watch only provides for running. In short, if you're into competitive events such as triathlons or races, the Garmin is a better training tool.
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Two things I don't like about the Epix Pro given the price (1) no LTE/cellular option and (2) no speaker/microphone (can't take memos or answer phone calls or do voice to text).
The screen is gorgeous. I use an Samsung s23 ultra so Apple watch doesn't appeal to me. Also I can get 7-12 days with always on display turned on.
I do agree there should be a microphone/speaker/cellular access. I'm sure they'll be building those features into the next version.
Also I hate running but since Garmin gameifies fitness I find myself running to achieve a higher v02max score. Currently at 48 but would love to get it to 50. Endurance score also is affected by all athletic activities you do so it's not a runner centric watch. Finally having all of the USA maps on it with topo lines for backcountry adventures makes it a great navigational aid and lets me conserve battery life on my phone for multiday backpacking trips. Much easier to recharge the watch than my phone due to the battery size. I think it's around 315Mah.
The Garmin Epix Pro is more of a fitness tracker. The Epix Pro doesn't need to be tethered to a phone to work. If you're a hiker in the mountains, you don't need a cell connection for your maps to work. You have downloaded maps on the watch. It also more capable for cyclists, you can use it as a cycling computer to pair different sensors to it. It gives recovery data for training, it provides VO2 max data for swimming and cycling, something the Apple Watch only provides for running. In short, if you're into competitive events such as triathlons or races, the Garmin is a better training tool.
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