Garmin Malaysia recently launched their newest generation of the fēnix series: fēnix 7S, fēnix 7 and fēnix 7X; all fitted with enhanced solar cell efficiency and expanded battery life.
At the same time, Garmin Malaysia also launched the epix; an epic smartwatch that features a high-definition AMOLED touchscreen and multisport functions.
Garmin fēnix 7: Military-Grade & 300% More Battery Life
fēnix 7 in Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band
The newly launched fēnix 7 Series and epix are built to US Military MIL-STD-810G specifications and support Multi-GNSS positioning (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo).
- New Multi-Band frequency setting: Greatly increase positioning speed and accuracy in challenging conditions from downtown to the mountaintop
- ‘Up Ahead’ tool and Real-Time Stamina: Enable outdoor enthusiasts to set the best route beforehand and keep track of their physical strength in real-time.
300% improved battery life
The watch now comes with a slew of new features to help you on your adventures. Notably, its battery life has improved greatly due to enhancements on its solar panels for solar efficiency. This is largely thanks to the optimisation of the solar cell’s configuration and conductive materials.
- 300% improved battery life performance by enhanced solar conversion rate
- Equipped with 1.2”, 1.3” and 1.4” MIP respectively, the outdoor series feature wear-resistant, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective high standard Power Sapphire, as well as a highly permeable patented solar panel.
- Upgraded Power Manager function; achieving up to 24 days of battery life under UltraTrac Mode
Enhanced Built-in Garmin Features
Whatever sports you're keen on, the watch will do great to aid you.
- With over 40 advanced built-in sports modes, climb mountains (literally) whether it's for mountaineering, triathlon, bouldering, cross-country running etc.
- Real-Time Stamina function - to understand current physical strength and make speed adjustments to match intensity in real-time. This will help long-distance racers to strategize and manage their own efforts at different intervals.
- Up Ahead feature - Activate to set your strategy before a race: Using the Garmin Connect app, create a route and mark waypoints. After syncing to the fēnix 7 smartwatches, you can preview preset checkpoints, water stations, medical stations and other route data.
Built-In Flashlight... On a Garmin Watch!
The fēnix 7X is also the first in the industry to offer a built-in flashlight, supporting four levels of brightness and red strobe light, which can be activated in critical situations to display SOS signals.
For runners who prefer to run at night, they can set the flashlight to running cadence, and the watch will alternate between white and red lights as you swing your arm, making the lights even more prominent to enhance personal safety.
Garmin epix: Brilliant AMOLED display + 21-day battery life
epix in Black Titanium with silicone band
Garmin epix is the first in the outdoor series to be equipped with a built-in AMOLED high-definition touch screen. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and 45mm lightweight titanium alloy bezel; all designed for the modern urban adventurer in mind.
To challenge the athletic spirit, it offers more than 40 built-in outdoor and indoor sports modes, supporting over 42,000 golf course maps and 2,200 ski resorts around the world.
In addition to the upgraded sports modes, health functions and smart features, the watch still maintains an exceptional battery life for long hours of use. In fact, it can continuously record data for 30 hours under GPS sports mode, has an ample 16-day battery life under smartwatch mode, and up to 21 days when the Power Manager function is activated.
"Since we launched the first fēnix smartwatch ten years ago, we have insisted on our pursuit of innovation and delivered outstanding products for the outdoor enthusiasts that ensure safety and reliability.
With the launch of the new fēnix 7 series and epix, we have engineered the ultimate outdoor smartwatch with improved safety functions, advanced health and wellness features that supports limitless possibilities,”
- Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.
The watches are available at all Garmin brand stores, Lazada, Shopee, AECO e-store and authorized retailers, with the fēnix 7 series to retail at a starting price of RM 3,270 while the epix retails at RM 4,199.
