According to Ray the following software features will also come to the current Fenix 7 models
– Added Endurance Score metric
– Added Hill Score metric
– Added weather overlays on maps (precip…
I'm going to order an Epix Pro 51mm. Keeping my 7XSS as well, but most likely going to switch to the Epix for 95% of my usage - makes for a nicer display day to day, and substantially better mapping…
In DCR's youtube video he mentioned that he can "sort of" see an improvement in the new MIP display, but he didn't make it sound like the difference was very substantial.
I'm going to order an Epix Pro 51mm. Keeping my 7XSS as well, but most likely going to switch to the Epix for 95% of my usage - makes for a nicer display day to day, and substantially better mapping. The new 3d relief maps sealed the deal for me, they look AWFUL and nearly useless on the fenix 7X (picture below, right watch), and absolutely spectacular on the Epix Pro (left watch)
Images courtesy of DC Rainmaker
Another view of Epix contour map:
That being said, I'm keeping the Fenix for multi-day adventure usage because, well.... obviously the Fenix still destroys even the 51mm Epix on battery life.
