Why I switched from Garmin 965 to EPIX pro! Comparison

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@woltervandenberg 10 ай бұрын

I recently got the 42mm version of the Epix pro and I love it. Having smaller wrists I'm glad they did a 42mm version of the Epix because the size is perfect for me.

@fendermon 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful comparison, thanks :)

@st.peterunningcompany8916 10 ай бұрын

We’ll put up more details soon but after training with it all weekend at a training camp (swim / run but biked with an edge 1030) I can certainly tell you it is nicer than the 965…. It also just feels like a more premium watch.

@RichardWait 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this - I've just ordered a Epix Pro 47mm to replace my failing 955 and did wonder if I made a mistake in not going for the 965 - but you make some really valid points in favour of the Epix.

@st.peterunningcompany8916 5 ай бұрын

After several months I’m still happy I got this. Countless times I’ve scraped my watch on something accidentally & it was fine. Couldn’t help thinking with 965 it would have been scratched just then.

@craigthorp4913 5 ай бұрын

I have the Epix Gen 2 and prefer that to the 965 due to it feeling and being more robust on my wrist. Especially for mtn biking.

@avlisodraude 2 ай бұрын

question: any difference in maps? especially turn-by-turn navigation between those 2 ?

@shyrahman4506 2 ай бұрын

The other day I brought the Forerunner 965 when I got home and open the box I was n’t happy with it thank god the shop let me return it and upgrade it to a Epix pro 51 mm will pick it up in a few days

@maddog8886 10 ай бұрын

I hike and do mountain biking a lot, and for me the Instinct 2x is the best partner. Not the best screen but its like a Gshock watch and also has that handy flashlight.

@u.e.u.e. 4 ай бұрын

Do they have 2 different sensor arrangements on the rear? Do they perform differently?

@vpnconsult 9 ай бұрын

A vest 🦺with a red led and white led 🚨in front would have costs you $ 30, but you bought a $1000 watch ⌚ 😁 I might do the same!

@shyrahman4506 2 ай бұрын

Last week I brought the 965 and when I got home I opened the box and was very disappointed with the watch it’s lightweight and small so I returned it back to the shop and got the Epix pro 51mm and it feels much better on my wrist

@st.peterunningcompany8916 Ай бұрын

100% agree with you!

@piotrrostow 3 ай бұрын

How much is a screen protector?

@rheno03 10 ай бұрын

Thx for this. Cemented my opinion on this subject. I hesitated between epix and 965, and went for epix I belive was a good decision

@st.peterunningcompany8916 10 ай бұрын

Good decision. Basically way more durable.

@rafaelruiz-alba5433 10 күн бұрын

Do you notice the screen is smaller than the 965? 965 is 1,4 and your Epix 1,3”. I am wearing 965 and I am happy with that after having Fenix 7 but I am wondering to switch to the Epix. Thanks!

@jmioful 7 ай бұрын

Do you notice any difference in the screen size? Is there any lag on the interface compared to the 965. How does the new heart rate sensor compare? Thanks

@st.peterunningcompany8916 5 ай бұрын

Screen size not much difference. Night and day difference in quality + the resolution of screen.

@goldie423 10 ай бұрын

In your opinion, which has the better GPS/mapping? I will be doing biking, hiking and walking in various areas and feel the GPS/mapping is important to me. Thanks so much.

@mikem4215 10 ай бұрын

They have the same gps chip so should be the same

@st.peterunningcompany8916 10 ай бұрын

Same! But you can see the map Better with the Epix.

@OmegazJoker 9 ай бұрын

Epix is better because you can actually press stuff on the map and it gives you information like Google maps while 965 will show you map but you can't click on the different stuff you can just se their names

@LuiisSiilvaa 9 ай бұрын

@@OmegazJokeryou actually can now with new update

@mokoLX 10 ай бұрын

Hi there! I also have a Garmin 245 and I’m thinking of changing for this 965. But I have a question that I think you can help: wile on hiking ou trail running can I see de elevation gain? When I start the watch can I see the elevation gain from zero on the screen? Or just in the final os the track when I connect to my phone? Thank you very much.

@chriscotton4207 9 ай бұрын

I can see the elevation. Lets give examples. If I load a map I can see where I am, how much elevation there is, a graph of it and where I am on the graph. If it's not loaded. I can see where I start and build a graph on the screen as I go up and down.

@mokoLX 9 ай бұрын

@@chriscotton4207 thanks a lot 🙏

@ky.azri94 9 ай бұрын

I recently sold the 965 and going for the fenix 7x pro

@Mdogbrown 3 ай бұрын

How’s it been so far going from amoled to MIP screen?

@ky.azri94 3 ай бұрын

@@Mdogbrown No regrets. Ain't goin back to amoled :)

@Mdogbrown 3 ай бұрын

@@ky.azri94 Did you get 7x pro solar or sapphire solar? I’m trying to debate which one. Solar is less reflective but sapphire is lighter.

@ky.azri94 3 ай бұрын

@@Mdogbrown i got the sapphire solar.

@1286cassandra 4 ай бұрын

What color to get? Titanium or Black? I mostly swim. Does one scratch more easily? Do other bands go with the titanium color? Why do most choose black?

@st.peterunningcompany8916 4 ай бұрын

With black you can’t see the bezel. That’s the deal breaker for most people… do you want it to be seen or not?

@rkhmelnytskyy 3 ай бұрын

Hey, you have mentioned that you had to change the screen on your 965. I was bouldering and damaged mine very easily. Now I have annoying scratches and was thinbking to change the screen. Otherwise love the watch, although might change in for Epix Pro.

@st.peterunningcompany8916 3 ай бұрын

Personally I changed out the watch for a new 965, then when it scratched I switched to the Epix. I love it.

@rkhmelnytskyy 3 ай бұрын

@@st.peterunningcompany8916 Understood, thank you! I though they could actually service and change the screen somehow

@PLANETWATERMELON 5 ай бұрын

Got the Epic for running, hiking & biking and got the Venu 3 for none sport and sleep as the Epic was a bit bulky for sleeping with. But I will say I am a bit concerned about the durability of the Venu 3 display as far as bumping into something.

@st.peterunningcompany8916 5 ай бұрын

Legitimate concern.

@jonnyc8208 5 ай бұрын

I exchanged the 965 for the epix pro 47mm. No regrets.

@niccodemus6733 Ай бұрын

Why .

@tonybailey89 5 ай бұрын

How has the 965 compared to the claimed 23 days of battery life? Did the watch underperform exceed expectations?

@st.peterunningcompany8916 5 ай бұрын

I’m fairly active and had to charge it every Sunday. Didn’t take long to charge. It miiiiiight last 23 days on low power mode not doing anything.

@tonybailey89 5 ай бұрын

@@st.peterunningcompany8916 I just set mine up no always on display or anything like that, I do 4 workouts per week so a week baseline between charges is nothing to sneeze at! thanks for the feedback!

@dannyli5946 2 ай бұрын

There is 500 dollars difference in Canada

@niccodemus6733 Ай бұрын

I like the model epix , can be for casual and training. And 965 feels not casual. Really confuse

@stacyburnett2809 5 ай бұрын

Please note correction - there is no red flashing light on the Epix Pro

@st.peterunningcompany8916 5 ай бұрын

Correct, sorry

@ThePenguin134 8 ай бұрын

Man I would love to have the durability of the epix, but I just cannot personally justify the price hike from the 965. Also, It really annoys me that garmin decided to make the 965 have a curved glass screen that sticks out from the bezal that should be protecting it. It feels like they want them to get damaged even though they're supposed to be a high end model at $600

@radoslavstoev4550 8 ай бұрын

It also doesn't have a sapphire glass which is a bummer, because it is also on the expensive side. I would probably go for the Pace 3 when it releases in my country, because I can not justify paying 600 dollars for a plastic watch with mineral glass.

@st.peterunningcompany8916 8 ай бұрын

Following up - the EPIX still feels more solid and brand new to me. Very happy with it so far.

@13squared2009 5 ай бұрын

The screen on my 965 sits just under the bezel. Might be a quality issue?

@devintarizkyutami9793 3 ай бұрын

Is epix pro and epix gen2 sapphire different?

@st.peterunningcompany8916 2 ай бұрын

Epix pro is when they added flashlight & gave you size options. Also it has ECG that you can doing an EXG test on yourself & export to pdf and send to doctor etc.

@ploplo243 6 ай бұрын

Really!? More than 300e difference for the light?

@st.peterunningcompany8916 2 ай бұрын

Screen is so much better, you’re not going to scratch it and you can with the 965. The body is more durable & designed to take more impact… so they stuck in activities like Kite Boarding etc… whereas the 965 is made to be lighter.

@stefanthiessen2435 10 ай бұрын

What is the size of your wrist? I'm unsure between 47 out of 51. my wrist is 180mm. epix or phoenix? Thank you

@st.peterunningcompany8916 10 ай бұрын

Just measured - my wrist is 170mm, and the 51 was WAY too big. By a long shot. I hope this helps. Maybe go to your local running store and get them on!

@st.peterunningcompany8916 10 ай бұрын

Epix!