That flashlight has become a Garmin legend.

Great set of tips many of which I’ve been using on a daily basis. I’ve had my Tactix 7 for almost 2 years and it’s been an excellent watch. Like you I use the flashlight everyday, especially when I wake up and go to bed! Before that I was an Apple Watch user since 2015 but after upgrading to a Garmin I’ve never looked back.

That palm feature is fabulous

Video quality, background and the lighting is incredible man! I thought you are in like 600k subscribers 😅 keep going! Well done 👏🏽

Just stumbled across your channel. 34 years old two young kids and health and fitness has taken a back seat since covid. Currently desperately trying to get myself back in to it but after i started running again back in October thinking things couldn't have gotten that bad, I was sadly very wrong. I'd gone from sub 40 minute 10k's to almost 30 minute 5k's. So in desperation to get myself back to where i once was i went from zero trainig to running 30 to 35 km a week and im sure you can see where I'm going, a decent bout of tendinitis and groin injury so bad I couldn't fun for 4 month was what I got for my efforts. I'm not outwardly very fat but obviosuly not very fit or healthy. Desk jobs will do that. Anyway for no reason other than I just wanted one I was hell bent on getting myself a fenix 7x but the price was too much, so I settled for the instinct 2x. A fantastic watch does way way more than I could ever need and in some respects it is a fenix 7 without the screen, but the plasticy look has me longing for a fenix again. It looks fine day to day but when i want to me a little more formal itnjust doesnt look very good. At the moment the 7x sapphire solar is avaible for 475 but I like you am 6 foot 2, 97kgs but slim build. My wrist size is 183mm so I worry that the watch may seem too big but also the fact as you've mentioned it wobbles around doing activity. I like to wear my watch 24/7 so heart rate is important to me so I don't want to wear it loose in-between activities. What size wrist do you have, because i feel like it looks great on you. Also having the torch on the instinct 2x, I really don't think I could go for the standard model without the torch. As I say knew to your channel but enjoying the content so far.

I have had my Fenix7 for about 7 months and love it. I wouldn't be without it. Love it.

Great video, thanks! All useful tips that I agree with and use regularly. You made the key point right at the top: motivation! Not only do I feel encouraged (nice word) to keep up and intensify my workout routine but also to diversify things. Now, a gym trip seems a bit more 'stale' and I'm more inclined to take full advantage of my watch out on a long bike ride or run outside. Before owning a Garmin, I got my epix Pro (Gen 2) back in December, the normal scheduled gym routine was all I really did.

Fantastic video mate! Made me miss my Fenix 🔥

Wow! This is such a high quality video. Not sure how you don't have many more subscribers. Your delivery seems effortless, like you have had decades of experience in front of the camera. Thank you for this video, you have gained a new subscriber. Looking forward to whatever you post next.

this is amazing, I've had my epix pro since it came out and didn't know half these things

Great video! In regards to style, I personally like the forerunner series watches a lot more. I had a fenix 6X for a while and I hated the way it looked. Love my FR955. Keep up with the good work and keep the videos coming 😊

Really appreciate the video

Nice list. I love all those things. I also love daily suggested workout combined with calendered events. Like the tactix I see the 8X coming with an amoled option which might move me from my epix.

i bought the enduro 2 for the real bright flash light. love Garmin. and of course all its features.

Great tips/video… I’ve had my Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar for 2 years now also. Absolutely love it! I’m curious what the Fenix 8 is going to change once released. When I eventually upgrade I’ll be going with the X for a slightly larger face and potentially add’l features.

YES!!! I'm totally with you. Apple watch makes me think of Starbucks. That's just the target audience for Apple. Many people will follow fads based solely on what they see other people doing and/or what other people have. Very few will actually do research and compare specs and features. I honestly feel that consumers should educate themselves before making purchases. Sadly, few people actually do that. I'm sticking with my Fenix 7 as well!

Tips were good - mostly appreciated the self banter on sticking with Garmin and jabs at the Apple Watch. I have also been down that road and your experience rings true.

Thorough analysis! PS: TikTok on the gas pump’s operating display. For real??!! That says EVERYTHING about the average customer’s oblivious mindset = a lost case.

Thank you for the great tips. I've never had a Garmin watch and debating between the 7X and the 7X Pro. The question I have is it worth it to purchase the Garmin 7X Pro?

I changed my Fenix 6 first a forerunner 255 last year and regretted it. It may be more functional but come on. It looks like a 50 dollars watch. Fenix screams quality and is as rugged as it goes. Now I own an Instinct 2 which I love and waiting for the 8th Fenix 🎉. Congratulations for the video.

i agree, switched back to garmin from apple, because garmin motivates me too, I just wish had call function

palming the watch also works with the epix btw, just tried it and was baffled :D

Got a fenix 7x solar, best garmin watch I've ever owned

I am getting an used fenix 7x solar saphire for $250. I am only a beginner runner but I need dual band gps as I am in the city. I thought this was a better deal than getting similar priced or more expensive forerunner watches like forerunner 265. Is this a good deal/idea?

No Fenix 4 ( was never released ). Mine is an F3 and I remember it had something to do with number 4 aura of bad luck (in the Middle East). Went to F3 HR and then F5. I’m now ready for a newer watch. F8 maybe?

I got the epix 2 47mm sapphire on sale for $599 I’ve enjoyed it so far

Hows the face been? I think you got the gorilla glass didnt you my friend? Enjoying your clear videos thanks.

Thx for tips. Good ones! AD strap: use nylon one. It will fit your wrist much better. Really, it will. Personal expirience.

My Garmin Fenix 7x sapphire solar stopped working just outside the warranty period. It couldnt charge and turn on. Garmin replaced it with a new one due to theres no refurbished stock available.

Do you have the sapphire model and if so would you say the display visibility is fine?

Maybe cellular to make phonecalls would be a nice add-on 😁

I got 7X Pro recently. Definitely a cool watch, but after using Instinct2 screen visibility is a bit disappointing.

@2:52 do you listen to those metrics? I wonder if they work ....

Noticed you mentioning you wear your watch loose like any other traditional watch. Does it not bother you that the HR data being collected when not working out will be noisy? As I type this, I realise that it might not be as important actually as I thought it was.

My “Morning Report” stays on screen well after my scheduled wake up time. I think it is because I disabled my touchscreen for general use and enabled it only with maps.

How’d you keep it scratch free

Is it difficult to sleep with the watch on? Looks quite chunky

I can’t workout if you’re English or American haha! Not that it really matters. Anyways good vid

Bom dia. Algo sobe o fenix 8?

The solar function is a bit rubbish. It doesn't really charge up the watch. Also the screen is wash out. Other than that, it's a fantastic watch.

The battery is the critical difference and apple can’t easily close that gap because there is a trade off on ux and features they won’t trade off but if they can make it last a week in battery they they could beat gamin for a large demographic

Which pick-up have you got?

I disagree about the stylish over function. It's an adventure watch and built for adventure vs running.

I think best Garmin’s are the FR965 and Instinct, any Instinct. Cost/functions/build/…