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Epix 2 Series - lack of Feature Update compared to Forerunner

socorsu
4 months ago

Hi,

Update 20250402 - many websites relayed the information

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Compared to Forerunner 965 the most similar model from FR

Update Fenix 7 FR 965 Feature F7 changelog
2025-Q2 ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
2025-Q2 no Yes Breathing Variations Support
2025-Q1 no Yes Strength workouts for Garmin Run and Cycling Coach  
2025-Q1 no Yes Passcode  
2025-Q1 Yes Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements(from 2024-Q4) not mention - beta
2025-Q1 Yes Yes Body Battery Trueup not mention - beta
2025-Q1 no no Keyboard Enhancements  
2024-Q4 no Yes Garmin Coach Strength Training Plane  
2024-Q4 no Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements  
2024-Q4 Yes Yes Lactate Threshold Auto Detection not mention - Public
2024-Q4 Yes Yes FTP Auto Destection not mention - Public
2024-Q4 no Yes Meditation Activity  

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Sub-Component discrepancy acreeos family. Until now it was aligned across these 3 watch series

FR x65/x55

22.xx

Fenix 8

13.xx

Fenix 7

20.xx
  • NFC: 3.5.3
  • WLT: 3.2.13
  • NFC: 3.5.3
  • WLT: 3.2.13
  • NFC: 3.4.8
  • WLT: 3.2.8
  • 0 22 days ago in reply to socorsu

    Actually the Fenix E has not received the new system. It is delivered with the new system. So, it never got the system OTA... And as I said, if there is no realiable way to upgrade the whole system over the air, I woudln't do it, if I was Garmin.

    Giving a huge discount to the Fenix 7 / Epix users when upgrading to the Fenix 8 could be something to consider...

  • 0 12 days ago in reply to jfsaucier

    Agreed. This will likely be my first and last.  Can't believe they would shelve software updates for models so soon. Its definitely to entice users to update. For 1k a pop thats a no from me.  I will now keep my eye out for competitors and warn others who are looking at Garmin watches.

  • 0 4 days ago in reply to 5201761

    I bought two Epix last summer, but I'm fed up with the Garmin scoundrels. I'm switching to Coros as soon as they release the Apex with an AMOLED screen.

  • 0 3 days ago

    I have given up on several Garmin products within the last 12-24 months due to “Garmin product strategy” changes. So a lot of trust lost.

    My Epix Pro 51mm is mostly “hibernating” unless I go for endurance sports or sailing. Daily driver is now AWU Gen 1. I’ve been a Garmin watch user since Fenix 2 - and had almost every model - including some Quatix versions. There is nothing currently enticing me to update my watch - and I guess that is what Garmin has realised so they are trying to “push” with the stick rather than the carrot. But for me is an instant turn-off. 

    My Garmin Inreach Mini 2 - “subscription” has been depreciated and replaced with Starlink Mini when I sail. The new InReach subscription change was the “push”. 

    I used to have Garmin Marine GPSMAP’s and full set of radar, transducers etc on my boat - but again not any longer. Orca & Raymarine has won the place at the helm.