Review on Garmin Fenix 2 watch

Garmin Fenix 2 watch is a device that is suitable for both athletes and businessmen. This is a functional device with a decent appearance and good battery capacity. Below is an overview of the Garmin Fenix 2.

Content

1 Appearance
2 Filling
3 Functions and features
4 Sport Modes
- 4.1 Bicycle
- 4.2 Swimming
5 Advantages and disadvantages

Appearance

The watch package immediately makes it clear that the owner is not just a smart watch, but a really cool device. AT contents of delivery In addition to the watches themselves, Garmin Phoenix 2 includes:

cable to synchronize with a PC;
Power Supply;
nozzles on the power adapter for different types of outlets;
velcro strap;
screwdriver for changing the belt;
instruction in Russian;
HRM heart rate monitor (there is a delivery option without it).

Fenix 2

The device is made in blackas the display. It is monochrome, the resolution is 70 * 70, the text color is white. On the case there are 5 buttons. Visually is sports watches which resemble devices from Casio and similar companies. At the same time, the watch on the hand looks neat and not very cumbersome, which is undoubtedly an advantage, because a rare user will wear them only under sportswear.

Equipment

The belt is made of durable plastic. It can be replaced with a strap made of thick fabric with velcro. The replacement process is carried out using a screwdriver from the kit. The device is highly resistant to water, which allows you to immerse it to a depth of 50 meters.

Important! Charging is carried out using a special cord, which is included in the package and is connected to the right side.

Charging hours

Filling

Many manufacturers prefer not to specify the technical characteristics of their smart watches, as this is not the most important information, unlike smartphones. Smart watches either work as needed or not. About Garmin Fenix 2 Performer (updated version, no different from the model without the Performer prefix) the following is known:

display - 1.2 inches;
Resolution - 70 * 70 points;
built-in memory 32 MB;
protection class - IP68;
case, belt - metal, plastic;
size - 49 * 49 * 17 mm;
weight without belt - 85 grams;
navigation - GPS, compass, altimeter, barometer;
indication - sms, calls, alarm clock, applications;
OS support - Android, iOS.

Functions and features

In a modern smart watch for connecting a smartphone and a wearable device Bluetooth is used. In the case of Garmin Phoenix 2, it performs three functions:

export user activity to the smartphone;
the ability to share your results with friends or share on Facebook / Twitter;
Smart watch, that is, notifications, SMS, calls, alarm clock are displayed on the watch.

Important! The screen allows you to fully read the text of the message, which is very convenient. But to implement the third function requires constant synchronization with the phone.

Sync phone

Via Gps sensor watches can understand the location of the owner and calculate the time of sunrise and sunset, as well as provide information about the duration of daylight hours, which will be relevant for anglers or hunters. Barometer will notify you when the weather changes, and the location sensor will allow you to get directions and stick to it.

Important! In the previous version of the device an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and compass were implemented. The accelerometer also appeared in the new watch.

The watches are able to work as an additional device for fitness even without connecting them from smartphones.If you still need to synchronize with the phone, you can use one of two applications - Basecamp and Connect. The first is suitable for hiking, the second for athletes. Both applications are able to work on iOS, but Connect is also installed on Android.

Phone battery

Battery life depends on the type of use. If the device is connected via Bluetooth and GPS, then they will be enough for 14-18 hours of work. If only GPS is turned on, the battery lasts 10 days. Use the device only as a clock for a month without recharging. The battery capacity here is 500 mAh, full charge will take 2 hours.

Sport Modes

The device is designed primarily for athletes: there are useful modes for runners, cyclists, swimmers and other sports. The device can count the distance traveled on skis, track downhill, helps the user with navigation. In the running mode, the device is capable of measuring the speed and pace of movement, the distance, the elevation differences along which the path runs, measures the heart rate. Before training, you must press the red-speaking button called “start” and select the mode “run”, “trail run". Any mode, including running, can be customized, that is, the display will show the data needed by the user.

Important! An interesting point is the ability of the device to calculate the oxygen consumption.

Bicycle

In this mode, the device counts the distance, displays the track, speed and pulse that the user had during the race. For more convenient use of the clock separately, you can purchase special mount on the steering wheel, its price is about 10 dollars.

Tip! You can buy this accessory cheaper, but from another manufacturer.

Watch on hand cyclist

Swimming

Here the device has two modes - open water and pool. In the first case, the distance is measured using a GPS sensor, in the second, the distance is set by the user, and the process of reading data begins from the moment when the swimmer pushes off from the side of the pool. The watch automatically determines the style of swimming. Among other things, after setting the distance, the device will be able to calculate the number of strokes needed to overcome the distance.

Important! In addition to the above, there are modes for cross-country, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and downhill skiing, mountaineering, hiking, parachuting.

Swimming

Advantages and disadvantages

General conclusions about the device indicate that the model turned out to be really functional, and it can be used in the three states mentioned above. Even with synchronization turned off and without GPS, the device does a lot of useful things. Numerous reviews and user reviews agree that There are more pluses than minuses.

Long battery life.
A huge number of modes for all sports.
Powerful vibration motor, which is felt even under intense loads.
The device accurately measures body temperature.
Automatically turns on night mode after sunset, while the red light on the display looks very impressive.
The clock automatically switches to other time zones when connected to GPS.
You can assign your favorite applications to the buttons.
Permanent support of the OS, the update comes often enough that quickly fixes errors that occur and adds new features.
Availability ANT + - the ability to connect to the clock external device, for example, a sensor with the pedals of a bicycle.

In fairness, we list the disadvantages of the gadget.

Periodically, the clock takes a long time to perform a particular function.In particular, the transition from the main menu to applications takes 7-8 seconds, and it’s possible to view the activity log after a workout after 1.5 minutes - about as much as data loading takes.
Lack of Russian firmware. The device menu is completely in English, it does not cause any special problems, as in general the words are quite well-known, and you can work with them even without a serious knowledge of the language.
To create complex workout intervals, you’ll need to go to the Garmin Connect website. Make it in the application or in the clock itself is impossible.
Sometimes the watch tends to hang, but most likely the problem will be fixed as the software is updated.
Bluetooth and ANT + do not work at the same time, sometimes it is inconvenient, but it does not cause serious problems.

Garmin Fenix 2 watch is one of the best multisport devices on the market. The facts show that with each OS update they only get better, and there are few worthy competitors in the market. The cost of the device currently varies from 42 to 46 thousand rubles.