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Garmin Epix 2 Review: 1 Month Later

The Garmin Epix Gen 2 has almost everything you need in a sports watch with a gorgeous AMOLED display, extensive activity tracking and bonkers battery life. This review from a casual athlete’s perspective covers smartwatch functionality, sports tracking, heart rate accuracy, GPS and mapping options. We also look at the features it should have for…

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The Garmin Epix Gen 2 has almost everything you need in a sports watch with a gorgeous AMOLED display, extensive activity tracking and bonkers battery life. This review from a casual athlete’s perspective covers smartwatch functionality, sports tracking, heart rate accuracy, GPS and mapping options. We also look at the features it should have for $900.

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0:00 Intro
1:11 Display and design
3:44 Activity and health tracking
6:56 Battery life and smart features
8:32 What’s missing?

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  1. kushal shingote (iOS Software Engineer????)

    February 22, 2022 at 1:02 pm

    Awesome review ????

    • Boost Killer

      February 22, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      Ios ????????????

  2. Anders S.

    February 22, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    i got a sports watch, all it does is watch sports on tv

  3. Thani 7

    February 22, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    Thank you for the great review I’ve the watch light great screen but the size of the bezel compared to the screen where It’s goes wrong I wish Garmin rethink there design in the future…

  4. Tracy Sarikakis

    February 22, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    Great video. Always informative and entertaining. 100%agree, way to expensive with it’s limitations.

  5. John Fernando

    February 22, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    Does it receives message from iphone?

    • ErikTheRed

      February 22, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      Yes it receives alerts and imsg. It’s not as interactive though on this front as the Apple Watch.

    • AD P

      February 22, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      Apple doesn’t allow any significant interconnectivity with any other watch other than Apple Watch. You’ll get limited functionality unless you use an Android phone.

  6. rakim

    February 22, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    As soon as i saw that price tag

    NOPE: Directed by Jordan Peele

  7. Torro Torrentazos

    February 22, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    I will buy such watch when the price hits not less that $2k. Till then – no, thanks!

    • Erin Thor

      February 22, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      BUY ONE NOW! Only $900. ‼️‼️‼️

  8. YouAndImpact

    February 22, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    Great review ????

  9. serguti

    February 22, 2022 at 2:09 pm

    Garmin sport/smart watches are the best thing ever. I use my VivoActive3 since 2018 and it is amazing. Battery life is 7 days with 2 to 3 sport activities per week.

  10. Ondra Wilson

    February 22, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    I think even with the touch screen, it’s just so limited with it’s OS. It’s nice but the only redeeming feature might just be the battery

    • John Foster

      February 23, 2022 at 1:07 am

      Actually you can argue the simplicity of the OS is a positive. By being able to use buttons or touchscreen it’s also so much easier to use for workouts than the Samsung or Apple Watches. I still think it’s about £300 too expensive though.

    • Yurlim

      February 23, 2022 at 10:15 am

      @John Foster nothing comes close to apple watch and what it offers.

    • David Nguyen

      February 23, 2022 at 10:34 pm

      @Yurlim LOL, you are comparing apples with oranges. Apple is a good smart watch but for real workout metrics, it is pretty basic. Guess you’ve never used a high end Garmin for workout.

  11. Luis ArellanoRN

    February 22, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Wow…what did athletes do before needing $900 plus watches? All that training in the military without the Garmin.. where did I go wrong!

  12. Vaux Glandzer

    February 22, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    For real athletes, fitness & sports enthusiasts nor adventurers, all the features, durability, big shape/form, long battery life, etc. where they might less likely to knock off their teeth due to snoozing their alarms too much, LOL, (the sleeping beauty CNET host), the price maybe nothing.. when it got discounted, consider saving your teeth, Lexy..

  13. Jim Russell

    February 22, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Why are smart watches Soo expensive! I bought my Pixel 3 Smartphone last year for $120!

  14. Andrew Cepeda

    February 22, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    Been looking to replace my Fenix 5X and I think I might buy this watch

  15. jMon

    February 22, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    yeah… that is a LOT to pay for a watch!

  16. Rolando Nispiros

    February 22, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    Wow that’s a nice bright, clear screen!

  17. Chuck Darwin

    February 23, 2022 at 1:43 am

    $1000! Yikes! Thanks but no thanks!

  18. Mark B

    February 23, 2022 at 2:01 am

    Hi there, can you please talk in millimeters when your discussing the face the the dial.

    This watch has a 33mm face with a AMOLED display on a 47mm diameter watch ✅ See if you said that it would of been much more easier to understand.

  19. Eric Nyenhuis

    February 23, 2022 at 5:40 am

    Great review! Really appreciate the details from you month of use.

  20. Amar S

    February 23, 2022 at 6:28 am

    900!!!! I’m out!!! Lol great watch though!

  21. Danny Koh

    February 23, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    ” Knock my teeth out” comment was absolutely hilarious and made me burst out laughing!

  22. ATC : Air, Tech & Co.

    February 23, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    You should launch your own channel… LexyTech or Tech Savvi ! 😉

  23. Ahsan Sheikh

    February 24, 2022 at 12:35 am

    Lexy, as always, great review. I like Epix 2 but not too sure about the dial size as it seems kind of big. I’m also looking into Venu 2 Plus. In your opinion, and being a casual outdoor activity person wearing watch with formal suits, which watch do you suggest- Epix 2 or Venu 2 Plus? Thanks, in advance.

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