Garmin Epix Review

The Garmin Epix smartwatch is equipped with a 1.4-inch full-color display, a fitness function for hiking, running, swimming, and multisport activities. It has an accelerometer, heart rate monitor, temperature sensor, and Bluetooth connectivity option for smartphones. The device has a wide array of built-in functions that can be further extended with downloadable apps.

Pros
Full-color European TOPO maps
Comprehensive activity-type support
Rugged build
Water-resistant up to 50m

Cons
Not very sleek
Difficult interface

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Garmin epix, TOPO U.S. 100K

• TOUCHSCREEN - 1.4” high resolution, sunlight-visible color Chroma touchscreen display
• EXPANDED MEMORY - 8 GB internal memory lets you load a variety of maps, including TOPO U.S. 24K and City Navigator NT
• CONNECT IQ APP - Customize your watch with a variety of watch faces, data fields, widgets and applications (view more information on page 2)
• STAY CONNECTED - Automatically uploads data wirelessly to Garmin Connect, LiveTrack and social media (using Garmin Connect Mobile app on smartphone4),plus features Smart Notification4 so you can receive emails, texts and alerts directly on your watch
• PRELOADED MAPPING - Preloaded with worldwide shaded relief basemap, and TOPO U.S. 100K or TOPO Canada maps for even greater detail (select versions only)

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Garmin fenix 6S Sapphire, Premium Multisport GPS Watch, Smaller-Sized, Features Mapping, Music, Grade-Adjusted Pace Guidance and Pulse Ox Sensors, Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band

• Fit for performance with rugged, sophisticated design that features an always-on 1.2 inches sunlight-readable display with bezels in stainless steel, titanium or diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating
• Enhanced estimated wrist heart rate and Pulse Ox to support advanced sleep monitoring and altitude acclimation at high elevations (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
• Advanced training features include PacePro for grade-adjusted pace guidance throughout your activity plus environmentally adjusted VO2 max and training status estimates
• Navigate the outdoors with preloaded TOPO maps, ski maps for over 2,000 worldwide ski resorts, multiple global navigation satellite system (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
• Support for Garmin Pay contactless payments (not all countries payment networks are eligible), music storage with premium streaming service (may require subscription with third-party music provider) support, smart notifications and more

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Garmin 010-01733-00 Fenix 5X Sapphire - Slate Gray with Black Band

• Ultimate multisport GPS watch with full color Topo U.S. mapping, routable cycling maps and other outdoor navigation features
• Fit for adventure with rugged design that features stainless steel bezel, buttons and rear case: Physical size 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.8 centimeter; Weight silicone band: 98 grams; Metal band: 196 grams
• Built in navigation sensors include GPS and Glonass capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone as well as 3 axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
• Preloaded run profiles: Running, treadmill running, trail running. Put key stats at your fingertips with the performance widget that shows your training status, training load and more
• Connected features include smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin connect online fitness community and personalization through free watch faces and apps from our connect IQ store

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Garmin 010-01769-01 Vivoactive 3, GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments and Built-In Sports Apps, Black with Silver Hardware

• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks)
• Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
• More than 15 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more
• Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress
• Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, Live Track and more when paired with a compatible smartphone

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Garmin 010-01689-00 Forerunner 35; Easy-to-Use GPS Running Watch, Black

• Easy-to use GPS running watch tracks how far, how fast and where you run
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist, all day and night, using Garmin elevate wrist heart rate technology
• Connected features: Smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and music controls (when paired with a compatible smartphone)
• All-day activity tracking estimates steps, calories and intensity minutes and reminds you when to move
• Automatically uploads your data to Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community where you can join challenges, receive insights and share your progress as you meet your goals

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