Epix 2 vs Forerunner 745/ Fenix 6X Pro/Multiband/All systems: GPS comparison

Finally, i was able to test the Epix 2 outside and the accuracy looks definitely good. I don't have years of experience with GPS running/cycling to make any comparison but i'm completely satisfied with the first run.

While i could use another thread i prefer to have my own also for future tests.

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Other tests can be found in the below messages:

Epix 2 Multiband Vs Fenix 6X Pro (with some difficult points)

Epix 2 All systems VS Fenix 6X Pro

Epix 2 All Systems Vs Multiband

Random Epix 2 with Multiband

Random Epix 2 Multiband - Bike

Random Epix 2 Multiband - Bike(with some critical parts)

Epix 2 Multiband on Track without Track mode

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Default settings so All systems without multi band.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8481801133 vs Forerunner 745 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8481874903

While the difference between the 2 is negligible(for me at least) the smoothness of the Epix 2 is awesome. Also we didn't always followed exactly the same path and sometime i was also in the middle of the road as there were no cars but i don't remember all the small details so don't want to highlight anything that looks a bit strange but i'm unsure if it's correct or not.

There is a bit of offset on the first 1.5 km on the Epix but i'm not sure if i did something wrong(i'm not used to the UI of Garmin's top watches and i started the activity immediately, without waiting for the GPS lock) or if it's really something from the Epix...still not a big deal.

The red part is due to the GPS lock probably and the bridge...the green circle is ok as we had to avoid some snow on the track...still, everything is a bit offset until 1/1.5km, as you can see from the GPS track on the forerunner.

It's lovely how in the below part i, really, went near the canal because it was looking more clear than the bicycle path(the other person followed the normal route but not sure if it was middle or on the edge).

The below situations looks really smooth and correct(except minor issues).

Parts with some issues:

-part of the offset that i talked about, during the first 1/1.5km

-in this case i stayed on the bridge. Stairs have been missed too.

That's it for the moment. Next run could be this sunday or in 2 weeks...depends on the weather

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Hexxer over 3 years ago in reply to micro +2

https://quantified-self.io/

Its great but its a one man show. Epix ist not reconised, but datas are comming in.
7162912 over 3 years ago in reply to Mladen T +1

Thanks. It seems there is little difference between multiband and multiGNSS in open areas. But both look much better then F6.
7162912 over 3 years ago in reply to Mladen T +1

wow, that multiband track looks super accurate, thx

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0 Mladen T over 3 years ago in reply to RISBAC

Thanks for the suggestion...now my roundabout check from 2 weeks ago is definitely better looking

Later will do some extra checks on other spots too but this is amazing...thanks again

0 Mladen T over 3 years ago

https://quantified-self.io/user/EKZSTLHcIvbVEr6i6guJeX8LtWb2/event/vD9ueSedCf37N7Hk5PFv All system vs Multiband and with all the points the difference is even more clear.

Just posting 2 screenshots around the "most complicated" parts of the latest runs.

0 7162912 over 3 years ago in reply to Mladen T

wow, that multiband track looks super accurate, thx

0 Yannis77 over 3 years ago in reply to Mladen T

these are on the same run but different wrists or 2 different runs?

0 Mladen T over 3 years ago in reply to Yannis77

Different runs. The Blue one is "all systems" and was done on April 2nd, the orange one is "multiband" and was done on March 27th.

This is another super clean run with multiband(there is even less complicated stuff in it but it's super smooth) https://quantified-self.io/user/EKZSTLHcIvbVEr6i6guJeX8LtWb2/event/79e4f8d42ccd80fb437776a857832ec91216290f3b3144f6fafe4860bf8a3448

0 Mladen T over 3 years ago

Today we have a little bit more complicated run https://quantified-self.io/user/EKZSTLHcIvbVEr6i6guJeX8LtWb2/event/8e7a72d27b8e4bda06883a5bc732a3cb3ba138f1e01fffc3dd8aa14a6fd5a4a9

Fenix6 Pro on quantified too https://quantified-self.io/user/GeMS1lzUIldM8mGeQrcNvjlg5kD2/event/d1a3c7c5ad5219b55dc8f9eaee6124d0a8e4a68250e9ccfb086546f21fb641e2

There is a bit of offset here and there(i guess i'm starting to be too much picky considering that i know what it's capable off) but overall it's, once again, impressive.

1)Nothing difficult...just loving these curves

2)Not super difficult but it's still an underpass and trees here and there

3)The right side is well covered by buildings and trees

4)Triple underpass with construction works that are not shown on the map

5)And now the fun part...i'm including some streetviews photo too too show the area. The result is not perfect(again...am i too picky?) but it's not far from the real one.

6)And some offset errors here and there(there are more of them but less evident)

I'm on beta firmware too and didn't notice any problem during the activity. On Garmin, the activity can be seen at https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8614618595 and the Fenix6 Pro at https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8614737526
In this case the Fenix did well too except for the most critical part. The difference in the total distance was good as usual(100m on 16.7km more or less) but i wanted a round distance so i did 300 meters extra.

0 net1994 over 3 years ago

Below pics show my head exploding GPS tracks at Harvard Stadium two weeks after I got it. FR 745 on my left wrist and the Epic Epix on my right. Epix 2 is the real deal boys and girls!

Also....for a thousand dollar watch, that I didn't pay for, it has exceeded my highest hopes and over delivered on the hype. But the best part, is it movates/compels me move! Detraining=For the love of God, don't get fat and get out there!

BTW, I work for a global apparel and running shoes company. They reimbursed me 100% for the cost of the watch! I could of sold it on eBay. The scarcity results in most auctions closing at $1300! Pure profit!

0 Mladen T over 3 years ago in reply to net1994

Yeah i remember your thread...it was one of those that was making me impatient to get the Epix 2 :D

0 net1994 over 3 years ago in reply to Mladen T

Ahh, don't you love expensive peer pressure and our over the top first world problems. I'm so happy I got it especially after going through 4 watches last fall and all the gps tracks were garbage. Hope you enjoy yours, if you got it?

So, so glad I splurged. Sometimes you have to just treat yourself. Oh, wait a tic, I didn't pay a single penny for it. Winning at life! Hahaha!

0 Mladen T over 3 years ago

Today it's the time for a cycling test No comparisons...just Epix 2 with multiband.

https://quantified-self.io/user/EKZSTLHcIvbVEr6i6guJeX8LtWb2/event/591ca9249c32a3262166af6348314dd47dba39044c5868f187ba85db3caacbd1

In certain parts, there is a bit of offset with the satellite image...the track is following accurately the path but it's offset like 1.5-2 meters? It's not the end of the world but it's ruining a little bit the result

Looking at the first screenshot you are probably "What the heck? There's nothing special in that one."

Well, i did the same route 3 times and they are matching pretty much perfectly. Yes, i was always on the right side of the path(with the watch on the left wrist) so, in this beauty, i'm not considering the offset "error".

Yes, another one...why not? It's just beautiful to watch how accurate it is(except the offset )

And 3 more....

Yes, i did exactly what it's showing the track...i was on the pedestrian walkway, went on the road, and then walkway on the other side, before the traffic light.

Houses are not tall but they are there and the track is nearly perfect.

Last one...and also here i did exactly what it's shown by the GPS track.