Similar to the deal posted last week with $200 gift voucher but gift voucher now lowered to $100 which is a shame.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/740319
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sports Watch (Black) $646 $503 off RRP
Buy now and get a $100 JB Hi-Fi Coupon!
Purchase today and we’ll email your bonus gift card within the next 2 weeks. Buying in-store? You will be given a coupon at the time of purchase.
Great comparison, thanks for sharing. I’m thinking more like a Garmin 255 for my needs since the bulk and weight of the Fenix is still quite high
Not worth double the price for those insignificant changes
Agree. Love dcrainmaker but got to take his views with a grain of salt sometimes. It's his job to review and his analysis puts everything under the microscope. Many average users would be better off putting the savings towards enjoying their takeaway pizzas that is the real reason they can't raise their VO2!
Insignificant for you but not for others
Here's a better list for those who want to compare and would use those features:
All Fenix 7 units now get free worldwide downloadable TopoActive maps using WiFi (Sapphire units have pre-loaded maps)
– All Fenix 7 units now have pre-loaded Skiing & Golf Maps
– All Fenix 7 units now have music, WiFi, and Garmin Pay support (previously base Fenix 6 Series did not have this or maps)
– Added touchscreen display (and can still use buttons for every function)
– Added multi-band (aka dual-frequency) GPS to Fenix 7 Sapphire units
– Revamped ‘GPS only’ mode for far more battery life savings
– Added Garmin ELEVATE GEN 4 optical HR sensor
– Switched to glass-covered optical HR sensor (versus plastic with a coating), which increases durability
– Added flashlight to Fenix 7X model, which includes SOS mode, strobe mode, and running white/red mode
– Added Garmin SkiView, now includes resort names & slope names
– Added Cross Country Ski Trails to maps
– Added new “Map Manager” feature for managing/downloading maps from your wrist
– Added ‘Up Ahead’ feature for distances to predefined markers like aide stations, climbs, etc…
– Added RealTime Stamina feature, which is used during runs & rides to try and leave nothing in the tank (or, properly manage a workout)
– Added Race Predictor historical trendlines (to see if you’re getting faster or slower)
– Added new Kiteboard Sport Type
– Added new Windsurf Sport Type
– Added new SpeedPro function for Windsurfing (primarily for speedsurfers)
– Added new graphical charts as data fields
– Added scrolling charts in a variety of places, including widgets
– Added finally, for the love of all things holy, the ability to configure activity profiles and data fields from your phone
– Added Garmin Connect IQ store on wrist (well, a limited version of it anyway)
– Added Health Snapshot feature (includes HRV data)
– Added New Sleep Manager Settings for customizing what the device does while you sleep
– Added HIIT workouts (meaning, they’re giving you structured workouts, not just a sport mode)
– Added Automatic Run/Walk/Stand graphing within a workout (see sports section for details)
– Revamped the user interface a fair bit (not a major overhaul, but definitely far cleaner)
– There’s now always solar in the Sapphire editions (previously there was not)
– Increased solar surface area by 54% (specifically comparing 6X to 7X)
– Increased solar efficiency of the panel itself
– Increased power efficiency of the base unit compared to Fenix 6 Series, which in turn increases battery life
– Increased overall Fenix 7 Solar battery life by 33% (7S vs 6S) to upwards of 68% (7X vs 6X) – full chart below
– Added ‘button guards’ around all buttons, which reduce accidental presses with things like jackets
– Added metal/titanium (depending on model) lugs covers – see unboxing section for details.
– Slightly thinner and lighter (see exact charts in unboxing section)
double the price for a flashlight?
There's no Fenix 7 anywhere near this $546 deal price, so not sure what value the comparison has 🤷🏼♂️
The 955 can be had for a similar price if you want these features.
I find the touchscreen is worth the upgrade alone. If anyone is wanting a Fenix for the maps, this is the feature that actually makes them useable.
I really had a good think but:
Virtually every aspect of the Fenix 7 is better than the Fenix 6 in my testing. Both the tangible things like GPS, barometric altimeter, and heart rate accuracy – but also much of the day-to-day bits around user interface design is more polished. Or even seemingly minor things like the button guards (though, those do take a day or two to get used to). Tasks that used to be a headache, like loading maps ahead of a trip, are now trivial. And for those 7X owners, the ability to light your way through an unknown hotel room in the middle of the night is handy. Plus the myriad of other sport-focused uses for the flashlight.
From DC Rainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/garmin-fenix7-7s-7x-in-d…