Easy to read screen, even in daylight.
So, far, so good. I'm coming from a Fenix 6X Sapphire as of about two weeks ago, so a MIPS to AMOLED is a major change. The AOD or blank screen takes getting used to as a MIPS screen is there 100% 24/7. The Fenix series is 280x280 vs 454x454 for Epix, so major upgrade there. Of course a round screen isn't just x times x, there's Pi and etc. involved. So, Fenix is around 61,000 pixels vs 161,000 pixels for Epix. (approx) And color depth, so maps are shaded 3D relief and shows labels that aren't there on a Fenix. Background details on watch faces that don't work on MIPS opens up a new world. I was concerned about battery life, but it really isn't dropping like I thought it might. I'm four days in and it's at 62% and that's with AOD on. Yes, a watch is nice if it lasts 3 weeks, but you know, it has to come off and get cleaned SOMETIME anyway. (as well as your arm) The software is an upgrade with a lot of little things. "Widgets" are gone, now it's "Glances" so I don't search for widgets in the store now, just apps. Glances are upgraded from my 6X, such as weather and even sunlight with extra screens and info. I no longer bother with 3rd party apps as the Garmin ones are more than enough now. That was an unexpected upgrade for me. It's much snappier than the 6X so faster processor. The ECG is a major upgrade from a 6X. I dropped one star because downloaded watch faces intermittently revert back to a default face with no rhyme or reason. It might go a day without, or twice in as many hours. It's very irritating. So, for me, it's so far, so good as I don't think I'm going back to MIPS. Oh, yes, the flashlight. I'm a caver, so even in daily life I have at least 3 on me always; belt pack, keychain, even a Lumintop Ant Man LEP in my pocket. But on the watch, you ALWAYS have one on your person. In a sleeping bag while camped, going to the bathroom at night at home, it's ALWAYS there for instant use. It's not a gimmick like I thought, and is plenty bright.
