Fenix 7

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Fenix 7

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Is it worth buying a new Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire 47mm for €450 today, or is it too old?

I feel like the Fenix 8 is losing its essence and becoming too much like the Epix line. I dislike the AMOLED screen, the reduced battery, and the non-sapphire glass. However, I'm concerned about the longevity of the Fenix 7 Pro since I plan on keeping it for several years

SwanLegal8100 in r/GarminFenix

April 8, 2026 7:02 PM

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Hiking/backpacking GPS watch

I have a Fenix 7 and think it's basically useless or navigation. I'm considering selling it. What it does for me, though, is tracks mileage and helps me keep pace easily. I could do that with my phone, obviously. But with the watch on, I can just glance at my pace real quick. I don't know what you m

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brandoldme in r/backpacking

March 28, 2026 1:08 AM

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How long did your watch last?

I had two F7s units. Both failed via buttons dying.Both replaced under warranty by Garmin, props to them. Before that I had and F5 unit, that one I bought in 2018 and it still works (the watch is 8 years old now). My belief long was that buttons went south since the F6 era. It is possible for them t

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ironcream in r/GarminFenix

March 19, 2026 3:03 AM

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Cracked my Fenix 8 screen less than 24 hours in

I have the fenix 7 pro non-ss. Glass broke easily after a few months. It was in my pocket while leaning over a patient's bed, and was cracked when i took it out to wear it again. On the other hand my instinct 1 is still going strong with barley a scratch.

AbbreviationsOk1523 in r/GarminFenix

May 21, 2026 10:29 AM

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Took the plunge, thoughts?

I wouldn't buy it. Fenix ​​7 in all versions have big problems with the buttons. If you go through reddit or Garmin forum, you will find hundreds of posts. I had F7X/PRO even for less, and returned it in two days. Poor display visibility, very very slow maps, etc. It's not worth the money. Forerunne

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TechnicalDirection67 in r/GarminFenix

April 16, 2026 5:38 PM

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