Amazon has
51mm Garmin epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition Smartwatch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Blk Band, 010-02804-00) on sale for $530.89 ->
now $529.92.
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Product Details:
- Ultimate high-performance smartwatch features a large 1.4" always-on, stunning AMOLED display and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens with a titanium bezel designed for larger wrists
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater awareness while you train at night and provides convenient illumination when you need it
- New hill score feature measures your running strength and endurance during ascents and gauges your progress over time
- New endurance score feature combines training data from all your athletic pursuits to help you understand how training impacts your overall endurance
- Gain a more complete picture of your overall health, training and recovery with 24/7 health and wellness monitoring features such as HRV status and Pulse Ox; prioritize your rest and recovery with advanced sleep monitoring (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
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OLED screens are okay outdoors, but more visible indoors since they always has a backlight.
Battery life and solar charging was a benefit of the MIP screens in older models, but every generation, the battery improves, and the 51mm version of this watch still lasts 2+ weeks on a single charge for me in smartwatch mode with daily activities.
Redlight mode on this watch is a nighttime viewing mode that doesn't blind everyone near you, and it's something that can't be done on with MIP screens.
Overall, I think it is fair to say demand for OLED is what is driving Garmin away from MIP screens. It's not that they won't produce those screens anymore, just in more niche models.
I'm okay with OLED on the 51mm version of this watch because battery life is still acceptable.
OLED screens are okay outdoors, but more visible indoors since they always has a backlight.
Battery life and solar charging was a benefit of the MIP screens in older models, but every generation, the battery improves, and the 51mm version of this watch still lasts 2+ weeks on a single charge for me in smartwatch mode with daily activities.
Redlight mode on this watch is a nighttime viewing mode that doesn't blind everyone near you, and it's something that can't be done on with MIP screens.
Overall, I think it is fair to say demand for OLED is what is driving Garmin away from MIP screens. It's not that they won't produce those screens anymore, just in more niche models.
I'm okay with OLED on the 51mm version of this watch because battery life is still acceptable.
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I ordered one last week and it arrived without the protective sticker on the screen (you can check unboxing videos on YouTube to see how it should look). I returned it immediately and placed another order.
The replacement arrived today—with the same issue, even the package came with a ramdom tape on to "seal" the tab.
My guess is Epix Pro is a previous-generation product that's been circulating in the market for long and Amazon is infamous for mixing returned items with new inventory from different sellers. Unlike Apple products, Garmin packaging doesn't have an irreversible seal, so it's hard to confidently tell whether the watch is truly new. You're left looking for small clues like a missing screen protector, fingerprints, or wear on the charging port.
If you'd rather not deal with that uncertainty, I'd recommend buying directly from Garmin or a local brick-and-mortar store where you can inspect the product in person.
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