GarminGarmin fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar, Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Built-in Flashlight, Solar Charging Capability, 010-02778-10, Black

I brought the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar with me on a trip to Yellowstone, and it ended up being one of the best pieces of gear I packed. I mainly got it for hiking, trail running, and general fitness tracking, and it completely delivered.The solar charging was awesome. I spent long days outside in full sun and never once had to think about plugging it in. Battery life is seriously impressive. I also didn’t think I’d use the built-in flashlight much, but it actually came in handy a few times, in the tent at night and digging through my pack when it got dark.The watch is rugged and solid. I scraped it on rocks a couple times while hiking, and the sapphire screen didn’t even get a scratch. GPS was super accurate, and having maps right on my wrist made navigating way easier than pulling out my phone. Even the heart rate and sleep tracking seemed surprisingly accurate.If I had to nitpick, the watch is a bit chunky, not a big deal, just something to be aware of. And the interface takes a little getting used to at first, but once you learn it, it’s smooth sailing.If you spend a lot of time outdoors or just want a tough, feature-packed fitness watch, this one’s absolutely worth it.

he Garmin Sapphire is an excellent smartwatch for men who value durability and performance. The sapphire crystal lens is incredibly tough and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for active lifestyles. It offers a wide range of features, including advanced fitness tracking, GPS accuracy, and seamless connectivity for notifications. The battery life is impressive, lasting several days even with regular use. Its sleek yet rugged design looks great, whether you’re at the gym or in the office. Overall, the Garmin Sapphire is a reliable, feature-packed watch that’s worth the investment.

I bought this watch to replace my Samsung Galaxy 4 watch.The battery life is enormous. With normal use, it'll last maybe 2-3 weeks. I'm not that active of a person. I'm actually probably not the audience this watch is geared towards but I got it anyways bc I wanted a smart watch that would have a charge lasting more than a day.It does exactly what I want, lasts more than a day. Nice big display.I don't like that the display isn't super bright. However, I actually bought the Forerunner 965 to try out. The interfaces were almost the same, except the Forerunner was more beautiful. When I move my hand to look at the time though, bc the Fenix is a MIP display, it is truly always on. I can at least see it. The forerunner though would be off, sometimes wouldn't turn on unless I wiggles my wrist a smidge. It's something little, I know.But, for my needs (I work in a hospital, sometimes get blood or other patient biohazardous fluids on it during procedures), it works great. I can wash it very very thoroughly. If it can survive 5ATM of pressure it can definitely handle a thorough cleaning.The band that came with it is nice. I usually losen it one or two notches overnight. The sleep tracking, which is not the primary purpose of the watch, is pretty good. I think my old Fitbit Charge 3 was more accurate for sleep timings than Samsung Galaxy 4.... And that was more accurate than the Fenix. But overall, good enough for my needs. It doesn't keep track of naps though. Supposedly there is an update coming soon to fix that.The brightness could be better BUT in direct sunlight I can definitely read it.The built in flashlight is clutch. I love that feature. I don't remember the Forerunner 965 having it but I tried both simultaneously for a week and might have just forgotten.Location is extremely accurate for me. No issues. I only used it near my house. Primarily to track my location to send to wife in case of medical emergencies while walking. Very very happy with it.Again, my use case is slightly different than the typical for the audience this is meant for. I'm not a health fanatic. Just an average person. I walk maybe 2-3 miles a day. I don't go on mountain trails that often. I don't go biking. So I can't really comment on that stuff.