When it comes to Garmin watches, “expensive” is a relative term. Most fall into the $400+ range, pricier than your typical Apple or Galaxy Watch. But serious athletes with thick wallets love the top-tier Garmin Epix and Fenix watches. I’ve never paid them much attention because I couldn’t afford their $800+ prices; but now, thanks to October Prime Day deals, they’ve fallen into the realm that a mere mortal like you and I can afford.
Both the steel and titanium Garmin Epix Gen 2 are $250 off for Prime Day, while the Garmin Fenix 7S Solar is $150 off at the same price as the steel Epix. I would personally recommend the Epix Gen 2, thanks to its AMOLED display, but for those who want a solar panel for multi-day hiking excursions and a lighter design, the Fenix 7S Solar could be the watch for you.
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Of the three, the Titanium Epix Gen 2 is the most tempting. It has better battery life than the Fenix despite a more battery-guzzling AMOLED display and despite the Fenix 7S’ solar panel, which only closes the gap.
Compared to the Steel Epix Gen 2, the Titanium model is lighter, uses Sapphire Glass instead of Gorilla Glass, has multi-band GPS instead of mere all-systems tracking, preloaded topographical maps, and 32GB of storage instead of 16GB — all for just $100 more. And thanks to Prime Day, you’re still spending $150 less for Titanium than you normally would for the downgraded Steel Epix at full price.
So the Garmin Epix Gen 2 is my personal recommendation for what I would buy if I were on the hunt for a new Garmin watch. If the Epix is still a bit too rich for your blood despite the price dip, check out my guide on the 9 best Garmin Prime Day deals, ranked from most to least tempting, which includes several options in the $100–$300 range!