The 6x pro is still phenomenal. And just as functional today as when it came out. I’m too busy running and enjoying outdoors to worry about simple upgrades. I will get a 7x when the 9x is out. 😆

Your videos are what convinced me to get the 6x pro a few years ago and started focusing on my weight loss journey now 79 kg from 96kg 💪 keep up the good content 🔥

Hey! 2024 and i just bought my F6x Pro Solar, i came from a Coros Pace 2 and i use the watch all day, the F7 series here in Brazil is still very expensive and i needed something resistant, so i opted for the F6x which proved to be a great choice for my needs.

I upgraded from 6X to 7X solar and I really loved the multiband-GPS. When there are trees, buildings and obstacles for GPS signal the pace is not incrased incorrectly. The touch screen is nice, the flashlight is amazing. The stamina feature I don't use much. Solar charging doen't make much difference. Battery lasts forever and latest addicions from beta builds like Training Recover 2.0 are very good.

Upgraded to the Fenix 7X from a 6X and absolutely love the new one. NO REGRETS. All the new features and is more user friendly. Thanks!

I have bought the Fenix 6 exactly due to the fact that it does not have a touch screen. Using it for a year now and I'm very happy with it. I have a Garminc chest strap anyway, so HR accuracy is not such a big issue for me. I would buy it again and not looking to upgrade anytime soon.

Still a Fenix 6X Sapphire user here. Don't feel like i need to upgrade. I have the 6X little over a year now, it gets me thru my running, workouts and daily activities with no problem. So I guess I'll stick with 6X till "8's". Nice video Dave, keep up the great work! 👍

The fenix 7 was released days after i bought my fenix 6x sapphire, i watched a lot of yt videos of it and weighed and compared the features while the fenix 6x is still in the return window, i decided to get the 7x, i have no regrets of the unscratchable sapphire with solar charging, the touch screen that is so convenient, the sensors that is updated and improved and the black titanium case with dlc coating are worth the upgrade.. i almost forgot the addition of LED light.. its so useful...hiking, working, and riding mtb is more fun with garmin

Thanks for this comparison. I bought the Fenix 6x pro a year ago, and from the first use, I knew it was the GPS watch for me. I am not impressed with the new features on the 7. Although I do think that a touch-screen would enhance the use of panning on the map, I find the buttons to be more robust in use for everything else on the watch. I also think there is just a bit too much hype about the sapphire/solar features. If you have not broken a crystal on a watch in your lifetime due to your activities, the chances are that you will not be needing sapphire glass any time soon. It is not like the solar is a replacement for needing to connect the watch to a charging station, so as you put it "do you really want to pay the increased price for a GPS watch"?

I have the Fenix 6 and I definitely love how quickly touchscreens like the Fenix 7 can be a real help before starting a run or any activity. You convinced me to look at selling my Fenix 6 and go for that newer and more versatile Fenix 7 Pro Solar.

I went from the Tactix Delta to the 7X and LOVE it! Totally worth the price for me and agree with all the points you mention. I am not sticking with Tactix line because I found the hard squarish corners of the bezel scratched things I would bump into and now preferred the softer tapered bezel as well as the rounder buttons. I'll admit it, I'm not in the military! LOL

LOVE your videos! thanks! Upgraded from 6X to 7X saphire solar. NO REGRETS. if you own a 6 series and if you see this comment, I know that feeling, hesitation and temptation. I was there for straight 5 days! just do it !!! if you are not sure, just take a trip to a shop where they sell 7 series and you feel the new 7 and only you can kill that hesitation. the touchscreen is AWESOME!!!! all 7 series are in titanium and lighter! the sensor is fantastic! the GPS is WAY BETTER than 6 (the GPS signals just appears in less than a half second right after I start an activity where in X I was sometimes waiting for 1 or 2 minutes even!). THE DESIGN is ALOT BETTER.. itś less bulky.. its more flat, more elegant (my wife hated 6X at my hand, she really liked this 7X). I also changed the band to ultra light nylon band which makes the watch overall 20 grams lighter! The Stamina function is the only one I am struggling to benefit from... I am not a long runner, in fact I started running 1 year ago, so I am quite beginner, I can run 3 KM under 5:50 pace. so around the end of 3rd KM, I expect my stamina progress bar shows 20%-ish where it shows 80% which makes NO SENSE.. it basically says I can still run where it´s wrong! i don´t have enough breath and enough oxygen in my muscles! so I am done... I still need to understand this feature better!

I went from an Apple Watch SE to the Fenix 7s! A sacrifice on smartwatch capabilities but the outdoor features and fitness tracking is in a whole other league, I couldn’t be happier!

I have just managed change my older watch to used Fenix 6X Sapphire. And I cant be much happier to that price drop thanks to new 7 coming.

This comparison is really useful to me, thanks. I have just received a brand new Fenix 7x Pro Sapphire Solar as a replacement for a faulty, 1 year old, Fenix 6x Pro Sapphire (non-solar). It is amazing.

I was using the instinct for the longest time. After buying a Fenix, I see so much in common between the instinct and the Fenix. Yes the Fenix has a few extra features going for it. Yes maps are cool. Though I don't really use those extra features or the maps. At least not yet. I'll use my Fenix till a new instinct 3 comes out. Then I'll probably get another instinct.

I just brought my first sports watch a 6X solar second hand for AU $650, they are $1650 still in the shops here. It'll arrive next week. Having used a Garmin GPS64 hand held GPS for years, my biggest problem was the lack of a touch screen. Navigating around the maps is just plain painful and really off putting. It is what it is and I appreciate the reason why it is so but it's high time we move on and forget non touch screens for ever. Fenix 7 with touch screen is a clear winner in my books but I can't afford it. To start with a 6X is pretty awesome though. Thanks for the very informative videos, I've been glued to your channel for day's 🙏

Really glad I purchased the Instinct 2 Solar. Half the money and most of the features.

Bought the Fenix 6 Sapphire mid last year half price. Love it. No true regrets. The touch screen would be handy for the maps, but I can live without it.

I have a fenix 6X and love it! My biggest problem with the Fenix 7 is that they look just like the Fenix 6 line, with a few exceptions (7s solar has a sweet Dark Bronze color).

Another fantastic video. ECG would be the one feature that would have made me upgrade from 6 to 7. Maybe the Fenix 8 or next Epix :) Thank you again for your excellent videos!

Thanks for the good and detailed compare. I went from a Felix 5+ sapphire to the Epix and wow! The only minor point of criticism I have is that the buttons on the 5+ gave a nice solid feedback and the buttons on the Epix feel a bit mushy.

I debated for a few weeks before jumping on the 7X SS. I've been reading and watching a ton on the 7 and decided that it was worth it. It also didn't hurt that I could bring over all the bands I had from the 6X to the 7X. Oh yeah the battery certainly helps on the 7X too lol. Now having said that, I didn't need to upgrade, I just wanted to upgrade.

Fenix 6 is under $400 now! Great overview, though, as I'm trying decide between the two. I have a Forerunner now, and want more functionality. A touchscreen for the maps would be ideal, but the 6 is so cheap now...

FR945 user (before I had vivoactive3 and FR645). I really enjoyed the touchscreen on my previous watches, but I needed more features, so ended up with FR945 which serves me awesome. F7 and Epix2 has everything I would want, BUT it also has more grams in weight! I just can't deal with this size and weight. So my only option is to wait for the next FR 9xx, which I'm sure will get the touchscreen and new stamina features. Maybe even LTE option. The only question remains, will it get OLED screen? (hope it will). Thanks for well made videos you provide. Keep it going!

Upgraded to the fenix 7x solar on sale for $870 and resold my regular fenix 6x non-solar for 450. In the end .. was worth it!! Can’t wait to repeat the process again in 1-2 years .

Bought the 6 from Garmin today at $350 off on their website , thanks for making the decision easier vs 100 off the 7

"Another video about the 7" No Dave THE most important one! Looking forward to watching this...

Nice video! More GPS satellites = regression to mean: If one is being distorted and you cannot turn reception off, accuracy is worse. - Bough my 6S since you shared your wrist size showing it (thanks!), as it looked okay. I’ll get the Epix 2. Body building incoming, the larger size won’t matter for long; and mapping has been a chore on the 6S, especially picking a spot for “navigate to point.”

Still rocking my 5x. Happy with it

I LIKE THESE VIDEOS!!! I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND I AM ENJOYING IT VERY MUCH!!! I LIKE THESE COMPARISION VIDEOS BECAUSE THEY HELP ME MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT A PRODUCT THAT I AM INTERESTED IN! I OWN AN APPLE WATCH, BUT I HAVE LOOKING INTO GETTING A FITNESS WATCH AND I HAVE BEEN COMPARING THEM! I AM A SENOR CITIZEN BUT I STILL RIDE MY BIKE AND I ALSO HIKE!!! I LIKE THE WAY THAT YOU PRESENT THESE THINGS IN A WAY THAT GIVES ME THE FACTS, BUT IS NOT AT ALL DULL OR BORING!!! I AM NOT SURE WHICH WATCH I WILL PURCHASE YET, BUT I AM LOOKING THEM OVER!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO AND A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION!!! JUST FOR THE RECORD, I AM TYPING THIS COMMENT IN UPPER CASE LETTERS BECAUSE IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO READ THEM AND I MAKE LESS MISTAKES!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!! SIR, AND KEEP PUTTING OUT THESE GOOD VIDEOS!!!

And I should add you're doing awesome with this channel. Its getting better and better and easily one of the best on youtube. Congrats and I appreciate the hard work!

How many videos about Fenix7 is to many? trick question.. never to many. keep em coming.

I bet Fenix 8 will be much better then 7. In 2023 just bought fenix 6pro solar for 299$ on sale , just needed a watch.

Thanks for the comparison. I replaced my former F6Pro by a F7Sapphire Solar. The very first thing I noticed was the difference in the display contrast. My F6 Pro display was far better to read. That´s why I will always prefer the Gorilla glass when in comes to replace my current watch. On the other hand I can´t complain about the F7. With the latest firmware update we also got the split screen and radial data in the map screen. I haven´t checked yet, if Garmin has fixed the issue not to count more than 99,999 steps in a single activity. (Interesting for me because I´m doing 24hrs hikes.)

I still love my fenix 3 hr sapphire

As somenone who used fenix 5 before getting a 6x pro, i will 100% skip 7. My best friend got it, so i have been able to use it a bit. Unlike transition from 5 to 6x pro, where i got maps, music, pulse ox sensor and quite a few other cool things, 7 brings very little tbh. Atleast regarding things i care about(solar cells are a non factor, and touch screen is a big minus). Honestly 6x pro is so good, it will take a major breakthrough for me to switch.

Bought the Fenix 7X sapphire moving from the 6X sapphire..... 7 is a big step up, touchscreen, battery, gps accuracy, bluetooth for headphones better, adjust screens on phone. Love the 7 and recommend it unreservedly......

Thanks for pointing out the lack of Sapphire without solar. Hopefully they're gonna introduce it down the line 👍

Just got last week my new Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and, no doubt, best buy I could have made.

Currently have a Fenix 5X. Got a coupon for $600 off 6X pro solar today. So price would be $350. Way cheaper than $1,000 for a 7X. Use it for triathlon, soccer, MTB, weights, day hikes, etc. 5X lasts about 10 days for my activity level

Another great video!! I have been on the fence between the 6 and the 7. For the life of me, I cannot understand why Garmin only has one color option with the base Fenix 7 and that is stainless silver. To get black/carbon, you have to get either the solar or sapphire solar model. I don't want anything solar as I find it unnecessary and I don't like the display from what I've seen in person. The 7 solar displays seem muted and a bit dim in indoor light compared to the 6. I also don't like the silver color on the base...it's way too flashy. What to do! I have found the 6 sapphire on sale for $550 which is a very tempting price. I don't really need maps and the touchscreen. I just wish Garmin would have made the entry point into the 7 more logical and had more color options between all the models.

Great comparison. I'll use my 6X and wait what the 8 has to offer .

I upgraded to 7x sapphire solar from 6x pro solar for the touch screen feature. That is a lot of money but i think that worths for it. Totally agreed with your reasons of getting the 7. The touch screen and ability to set the data screen from Garmin Connect app is super useful. The accuracy of GNSS, even without the use of multiband, is so great. I am not regret to spend that money for the upgrade

Thanks for the video! I don't have a smart watch at all so I'll definitely be picking up the 7.

I picked up a new Fenix 6X Sapphire for $439....for me it was a no brainer over paying almost $1000 for the 7. If I were a pro athlete, which most of us aren't, I'd buy the best possible gear I could get. Coming from a Fenix 3HR....I'm pretty impressed with the 6 at that discounted price.

Can't wait to get the 7x. My fenix 5 has served me well

I would very much appreciate your doing a video on ; " best watch to have when the whole enchilada comes apart " . By this I mean grid down, zombie apocalypse, etc....

one of... if not the best comparison videos. thanks for sharing! 👌

Great video, currently considering to upgrade from a fenix 6x sapphire to tge 7x sapphire solar and I found your video useful, thanks. As a comment I'd add that at least you twice said fenix 7 when you meant to say fenix 6.

I'm a Fenix 6 Saphire user, and I don't think about upgrading to the 7 series...first of all the touch screen is a major No, I don't know if it is possible to disable the touch screen, but when I used to own a watch that had touch screen it was a major problem during the winter months for me, because i tend to keep my hand beneth the sleeve and the gloves, so bassicly the screen was doing what ever it wanted at that point, does it hapened with the new 7 series?

Waiting for instinct 2 vs fenix 6 because now its already same price,thanks :)

I'm still using the Fenix 5. The back button broke: had a velcro strap, it came loose, the watch flew off and hit the pavement. Not a scratch but now the back button doesn't work.... time to upgrade.

I upgraded to a Fenix 7 solar and love it, worth the upgrade

So I tried the Fenix 6 and took the leap and went to the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar. I came from the Suunto Core before that. The biggest reasons for me was the multi-band GPS and improved battery life. I don't find visibility of the screen to be an issue and the solar band, etc. doesn't bother me. I bring a Goal Zero power supply and solar panel in my duffel as power is not reliably available and Wifi is hit or miss depending on where I am. Then we enter a gray area with some of the other features of either of the Fenix models and that has to do with sleep, HR, pulse ox, etc.. I wear a Whoop 4.0 as well. The Garmin's are notoriously bad with accurately measuring sleep (I find the sensor on the 7X is better). The Quantified Scientist on KZfaq is a good resource for this. He is a scientist that specializes in biomechanical data analysis and has done reviews on a wide variety of watches/straps. Having said that, I really like the body battery on the Fenix and it gives me insights that the Whoop doesn't. I am collecting data between the two devices but am almost certain that I will stay with using both to give me an overall view of how I am doing. Go figure right? No such thing still as one solution. Another side reason for the Fenix is that the Whoop strap needs BOTH Bluetooth and Wifi to update data in the app. The strap is only capable on storing 3 days worth of data before it starts overwriting. So if you are out in the boonies for an extended period you are going to lose data. So having the data on the Fenix is better than nothing at all. My two cents, really like the Fenix. Put me in the ex-military column. Love the reviews. Keep up the great work!

Appreciate the video. Been thinking about this a lot

Still got my F6X, might upgrade to a 7X when the price drops.

I'm keeping my F6 Pro hopefully until the F8 is out!

I got the Fenix 6 pro just weeks before the release of the Fenix 7. My Forerunner 935 quit and I had to buy a new Garmin asap. I really enjoy all the new features of the Fenix 6. 7 would be nice but I got the 6 at a steal So can't really complain about that.

I just pulled the trigger on a Fenix 7S Saphire Solar. I am sure it will make me better, stronger, faster. 😉 Really pleased with it overall, albeit much poorer and overwhelmed with all the features and settings. The visibility issue is one I struggle with most and so keep fiddling with the backlight settings. Settled on a white watch face, which helps. But overall, it may not be a problem keeping the backlight on Gesture mode (although it does seem too sensitive at times) since it has a good battery life compared to my Galaxy Watch Active 2. As a Garmin newbie, I would love it if you had some videos focused on doing specific tasks with these watches or how to type stuff that you learned. Maybe a "did you know you could..." series or "what features have helped me" and then show how to do it. Garmin's help is very non-visual. Thanks again.

Deux points négatifs pour moi : - Le poids ! (j'ai une 945) - Le prix ✌️

Thnx for comparision. In my country Croatia, Garmin Fenix 7x solar is 894 Euro and Fenix 6X pro is 525 Euro. Not worth that money, better wait a while for Fenix 7x prices to drop after a year. I had a Fenix 3Hr for four years, now I am using a 6X Pro and do not plan to switch to 7 for the next two / three years.

I wonder how that stamina reader would work on David Goggins

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Garmin’s implementation of the touch screen. Definitely best in the GPS watch market 👌

Liked and subscribed!! Thanks for the advices, very helpful video

Thank God for the Fenix 7. I frequently need GPS for 56 straight hours ...

Thanks for the Video, kept me on the Fenix 6. Cool watch, dont want Touch because its not useable on skitours and mountainobiken by rain.

I upgraded from Fenix 6 Pro to Fenix 7 sapphire solar. The watch is titanium and noticeably lighter. Also i love the solar look

I bought the Fenix 6 less than a year ago, so Im only left to one kidney now..... I don't think I will upgrade anytime soon. Im still in love with the 6X

I really hate how big watches are now days. They keep adding more and more features and there needs to be a slim version that’s smaller but has basic features.

Still rocking 5x sapphire. Will upgrade to Fenix7 solar once Fenix8 is out😅

Still on the Fenix 6X Pro. The only feature that the 7 has that appeals to me is the touch screen. While use the map the touch screen is for sure a big plus. And the flash light is an interesting feature too. I'm not impressed by the solar feature as it impact on battery life overall is too small. I life in a part part of the world where the sun doesn't shine very much. Curious to see what the Fenix 8 will bring but for now my Fenix 6 isn't leaving me.

Upgraded from 6s sapphire to 7s sapphire solar for the exact reasons. Super on point review! Weight is also a plus pt. Lighter!

I upgraded from fenix 3 sapphire to fenix 6 sapphire, I always upgrade when there is a new model coming, bought my fenix 6 in December 2021 for half the original price, $540, did the same thing when I bought my fenix 3, in 3 or maby 4 years it is time to upgrade again and I'm probably buy right before a new model comes out.

HR sensor would be the most impactful factor imo. Touch screen comes second. But those two are pretty important improvements.

Just bought the Fenix 6 Pro today for $574au over the Fenix 7s for $1399au that seems like a huge saving for my first smart watch. The only thing I like about the 7 is the touch screen.

I'm planning to use the watch for watersports. Is the touchscreen on the 7 a problem in the water? I know Apple watches can be locked to not react to water droplets, but I had an old Samsung that would freak out with water droplets. Will the buttons work on the 7 if the screen is locked to not react to water?

Excellent analysis thank you for sharing your expertise, it is really useful 👍.

I am still on a 5 sapphire....no reason at all with functions to upgrade, apart from one device I have (VO2 Master) links to the 6 and 7 but not the 5. (or I have to carry my phone with me)... So, as a result of this, will probably go 7 Sapphire! Thanks for the review.

I’m looking forward for the next generation of the TACTIX model

I paid £200 for a used mint Fenix 6s (non pro) around May 2021, Garmin just warranty replaced with it with the 47mm Garmin Fenix 6 (non pro). So I think I will make do with this, until the Fenix 7 or the Epix has a flash sale or if any type of discount, then I will defo be considering,

I upgraded to the fenix 7 tactix pro... I like the look of it

I have upgraded from 6 to 7 tbh I am very happy I think it worth it

I use a 6x pro solar and I really like it. It is very durable and that is a good thing as I am a very uncoordinated and bump into things a lot especially getting up early in the morning. I love how they are waterproof and heavy-duty. I would like the 7x purely for the fact that it has a flashlight on the side which i would get a lot of use out of but then again my phone has a flashlight on it as well so I suppose it doesn't really matter? Also the touch screen would be handy as well but I can make do with the buttons just takes me a bit longer than it would with a touch screen.

Bought the forerunner 945 two months before the 945 LTE came out with heart rate sensors. I'm perfectly happy with my light weight watch but always interested in New technology. as someone who is not a professional does the small differences in heart rate accuracy really matter that much? I use the heart rate zones in some training and it have been working perfectly for me. Fellow forerunner users what would get you to / whate made you upgrade to one of the newer watches?

Before buying check the defect forum. The pool swim function is not reliable. So for swims i'm back using an Instinct.

Tks man, but stamina on 7 should be a good plus to be tested & reported. Tks again, great video!

I think I've watched all your videos, and you are a legend! :D I'm quite on a budget as a beginner and having a wife not really keen on spending money on fresh hobby crushes of mine lasting for few weeks or months. :) As I could buy a 6s pro for 435 USD, with all the features available 2 years ago while 7s with current features is around 600 USD in my country, I kind of feel that 6s Pro is more than enough and i try not to think about having an "outdated" new watch in the next few years. I really hope Garmin will deliver some updates for 6 series at least in the near future.

GPS on the 6 improves astronomically if you wear it on the inside of your wrist. There is a world of difference.

Great video, having gone from a 6X Sapphire to a 7X Sapphire, I agree with all your points. One other thing worth mentioning, is the 7 sapphire models are only available with a titanium bezel now. Previously they were a stainless bezel. This could be good or bad, depending on what you want - the stainless DLC was (I believe) significantly more durable than titanium. But of course, titanium is lighter. Personally I wanted a Stainless Sapphire 7X, like my 6X was, but it wasn't an option and I feel like the move to titanium was actually a downgrade for me.

Thank you for the detailed review. I'm a 6x sapphire user for the last 2 years, and I'm considering upgrading to the 7x sapphire. my main reason is the touch screen. over the course of 2 years I've noticed that I'm back light button on my 6x is squishy. it feels very different from the other buttons as well as different from when I first got it. touch screen addition mean I will be less likely to have a button failure (which I'm very concerned with on my 6x).

I take the chance and get a used Fenix 6x pro for 350 euros. I miss a little bit the Touchscreen. Gut a great and realative cheap Upgrade from the vivoactive 3 music i have before. The Videos from your Channel help me a Lot to chosse and i do a Lot more Sport acivities know. Thanks for that! Greatings from Germany 😎

Keeping my fenix 6 sapphire until its dead or something really revolutionary comes out. I don’t need to keep up with anything but my health.

I’ve got the delta solar sapphire. I’ll wait for the 8 series and hope they do that in a delta model. Maybe by then, they’ll have surface charging rather than a plug-in charger.

That flashlight though… around camping, the car or as a running backup for when you run a bit longer and come a bit after dark. That light has got me thinking. The usability of the touch screen is a plus, specially for using maps, but the solar is certainly improving a lot for the next series and we might get ‘forever power’ with the Fenix 8, so it does make a case for waiting. That flashlight though…

Thanks a lot for all these Informations. I am still not 100 % sure if i want to buy the Fenix 6 X Pro or the 7 s solar (those arecurrently the only availible versions), but i think i will buy the 7 s solar because of the touch display. if the watches are lasting 10 Years or more , im pretty sure, i would be mad about not having a Touchsrceen in the Year 2032.

Great stuff! How is the Fenix 7 on the treadmill? I have the forerunner 945 and Fenix 6x and felt as if the 945 was more accurate. Also, I’m curious to hear what you think about the real time stamina feature of the Fenix 7. Thank you, man!

I wear mine all the time and as watches are accesories, you will want the better looking device on your wrist. It is also an expression of your personality. People spend more money on a watch that only tell you the time of day just to look good. I feel I look better wearing my Fenix 7 than some people waring $3,000-$5,000 watches. Most of the time nobody ever can tell how much those are worth anyway!

Fenix 6 owner and happy with it, but I don’t know why anyone would want the fenix 7 vs the Epix 2? That amoled display kills the 7 in my opinion.