Garmin Epix 2 vs. Fenix 7: Comparison and Rankings

Sport, GNSS, cards: draw ... with shade of use

Sport functions: ex-aequo on the essentials. GNSS multi-bands, training metrics, navigation, profiles in abundance. The nuance comes from reading comfort: Epix 2 makes the Carto more “intuitive” (colors, relief, sharp typos), which reduces micro-hesitations to a crossroads. The Fenix ​​7, it imposes a calm and effective tempo: not flashy, but unusable. It depends on you. And your journeys.

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Comparative table: Epix 2 vs Fenix ​​7

CharacteristicGarmin Epix 2 (Amoled)Garmin Fenix ​​7 (transflective half)
Screen typeAMOLED 1.3 ”Very defined, rich colorsTransflective Mip, increasing readability in the sun
Readability cardsExcellent (very clear typos/reliefs)Sober but clear, less “punchy”
Always displayed (AOD)Yes, impact the batteryN/A (always readable screen without AOD)
“Watch” autonomySeveral days, fine management required (AOD OFF => +)From week to multiple, depending on 7s/7/7x (+ solar)
GPS autonomySolid, but lower than fenix with equal settingsReference on long outings (7x in mind)
Sizes / wristUnique case (Gen 2), versatile size7S (fine wrist), 7 (standard), 7x (large)
Standard useCarto readable, multisports, urban life + outdoorUltra, trek, bikepacking, long -term shipping
Sensors / GNSSGeneral parity, multi-band availableGeneral parity, multi-band available
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What profile for what watch?

You favor immediate reading

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Compulsive mapping, navigation turn by turn, structured training with speaking colors? Epix 2. The eye includes faster, you decide faster. On the road as in town, this daily comfort is addictive.

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You live outside several days in a row

4-day trek, ultra, weekend without charger (or almost)? Fenix ​​7. Choose the size as a function of the wrist, but also the objective of autonomy. 7x if you want it peace.

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Do you hesitate between two sizes?

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Purchasing experience: how to decide (and well)

Simple: Test a card background in broad daylight, then a high intensity training screen. If you feel that you “read” faster with color and contrast → Epix 2. If your priority becomes stress -free endurance → Fenix ​​7. Last point: your load routine. If connecting every 3–4 days does not bother you, Epix 2 becomes obvious. If you forget the charger? Fenix ​​7, without debate. This is a false good idea to force the opposite.

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  • You prioritize the screen, the card, the visual impact: Epix 2.
  • You prioritize autonomy, sobriety, simplicity: Fenix ​​7 (size according to your wrist).
  • Mixed city/outdoor use: Epix 2 If frequent navigation, fenix 7 if long outlets.
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Note : Avoid permanent AOD if you are looking for endurance on the Epix 2 side. Strange but true.

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Technical sources: Epix 2 autonomy specifications and Fenix ​​7 series (s/standard/x sizes, GPS and watch modes).

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