Garmin epix 2 & fenix 7 pro series launched check detailed features

 Garmin is jumping on the Pro bandwagon. It will release the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro on Wednesday, both of which include a slew of new mapping and training tools, hands-free lighting, and sensors. The Fenix 7 Pro series costs $799.99, while the Epix 2 Pro costs $899.99.

If you wanted an Epix 2 last year but were disappointed that it only came in one size, there's good news. Garmin does not feel that less is more, thus the Epix 2 now comes in three sizes: 42mm, 47mm, and 51mm. Both Pro lineups also include a more robust Sapphire Edition.

The vast majority of the new features will be shared by the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro ranges. All versions, for example, will now include a built-in hands-free LED torch. The torch was released last year, however it was only available in 51mm Fenix 7X. For evening training, the torch offers different intensities, a red safety light and a strobe mode.

                                                              Garmin Epix 2 pro

A new heart rate sensor will be added to both lineups. According to Garmin, the new sensor will provide better monitoring for a broader range of activities. In terms of training, all Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro models will receive a new Endurance Score and Hill Score. The former indicates how easy you can maintain sustained efforts when using Vo2 Max and your long/short-term training loads across numerous training sessions. The latter also assesses your running strength on steep climbs and long ascents based on your training history and Vo2 Max.

Weather map overlays, the Up Ahead feature, and relief shading for topographical maps are also included in the Pro lineups. Weather map overlays will make it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to see forthcoming conditions, and relief shading will make maps more readable at a look. Meanwhile, the Up Ahead feature displays specific points of interest — such as aid stations — right from the wrist.

Users can also pay for a subscription to Garmin's Outdoor Maps Plus to access satellite imagery, public land maps, and better topographical maps on their wrist. The subscription is $49.99 per year and has been available for a time on Garmin's other navigation devices and a few other smartwatches. Garmin, on the other hand, does not put any health or training data behind a paywall.

                                                                      Garmin Fenix 7 pro

The biggest difference between these watches, like with the non-Pro versions of the Epix 2 and Fenix 7, is the display. The Epix 2 Pro has an OLED display, whilst the Fenix 7 Pro has a memory-in-pixel (MIP) display with solar charging capabilities. The Epix 2 also has a new red shift mode, which turns the display colours red for easier evening viewing — similar to what Apple did with one of the Ultra's watchfaces. However, the Fenix 7 Pro versions will have a more attractive MIP display than the "regular" Fenix 7 series. The pixels, backlight, and solar panel, according to Garmin, have been updated to boost brightness and power efficiency in a variety of lighting settings.

Battery life varies slightly as well. The Epix 2 Pro has a rating of up to 31 days, while the Fenix 7 Pro has a rating of up to 38 days. However, you should take those figures with a grain of salt. Battery life is largely influenced by the size of the watch, your GPS settings, whether you utilise the Epix 2 Pro's always-on display, and what mode you're in. For example, if you didn't care about wearing the Fenix 7 Pro as a smartwatch, Garmin claims the 51mm 7X Pro might last 139 days. We'll put both through their paces to see what you may expect under more realistic testing conditions.