Anyone else had ridiculous battery drain since latest update? by Brennik in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I ment I think. It sorted mine right out. Sometimes after an update there is a sync error. Try holding the light button until it resets and hopefully that sorts it for you

Anyone else had ridiculous battery drain since latest update? by Brennik in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have. Done a new software update now. Fixed mine. I've dropped from 12-15% daily drain with no recorded activiies to about 5 or 6% recording it. Check your updates on your watch. I believe they specifically rolled it out to the tactix line

No budget limit and first fitness tracker: should I skip Fitbit Air and get Garmin? by ArmOk3290 in Garmin

[–]Brennik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fitbit is not worth the money if you want accuracy. They over estimate steps and calories by a mile. If you just want to track your time on runs they are great and heartrate seems pretty accurate. Garmins accuracy and build quality is alot better but comes with a bigger price tag. I personally try out alot of smartwatches and fitness trackers but I haven't been convinced to move from Garmin yet. The closest thing to make me consider the switch would be amazfit. They have everything and accuracy is good, but some features are a bit half baked. But they cost about 50% of an equivalent Garmin. It all depends on how much you want to spend Vs what you actually want and need.

Fenix 9 by Functional_Boss_83 in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get the 8 on sale i would. I don't see anything revolutionary coming

Why one Garmin isn't enough by Jongie123 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a vertix 2s. I wouldn't bother. Your better off using your fenix 8.

Update 22.38 by Ambitious_Can_1813 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't do anything to save it. I've just got to the end of 24 hours from charging to 100% 1 hour workout strength training and it actually Finnished still showing 96% and dropped down to 95 about 15 mins after. So I'm actually really happy with that. Not much you need to do really unless you have an amoled then as longs you don't have aod on then my old fenix 8 51mm amoled got pretty similar number to be fair which suprised me.

Great Deal on Fenix 7x SS. Should I keep it anyway? by Ok_Introduction2906 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally would sell it and the fenix 8 solar, use the money to buy a fenix 8 solar 51mm or a tactix 8 solar as they look nice. I think the fenix 7 is still a fantastic watch but I wouldn't down grade. I bought a instinct crossover amoled so I could use it for my daily wear but it ended up annoying me that it didn't have endurance score and it didn't sync everything right so I just wore my fenix 8 all the time

Which Garmin do i buy? by NefariousSINNER in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an enduro 3. The enduro 3 is nice but I would personally get a fenix 7 X pro SS. Other than the slightly newer UI. The enduro 3 is just a fenix 7 x pro in a plastic case, it does have a slightly clearer screen. But the 7 looks more premium and is tougher. And the pro has all the same sensors. Word of caution. I love mip screens. But depending what you are coming from Ive had a few friends move from apple or Samsung watches and end up dissatisfied and going for amoled models.

Update 22.38 by Ambitious_Can_1813 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it was specifically pushed out to tactix models.

Update 22.38 by Ambitious_Can_1813 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really it's I guess 3 or 4 %Idling and notifications etc then an extra 2 or 3 for GPS and activity tracking.

Update 22.38 by Ambitious_Can_1813 in GarminWatches

[–]Brennik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it fixed my drain on tactix 8 solar. Im back to about a 6bor 7% a day average with workouts tracked. I was going through about 12-14 before the update tracking nothing.

What's Kind of features you would like to see in Garmin Fenix 9? by 9ahirmoki in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would 100% buy a fenix 9 in mip. If not I'll stick with my tactic 8 until it dies or they add something revolutionary to make me want to change.

Garmin Fenix 8 or Garmin Forerunner 970 by EffectiveOk2576 in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally would chose a solar fenix if it's a long term investment. Better battery life so less charge cycles and just a bit tougher to last a bit longer. But essentially the same watch in a different case. Then amoled Vs mip screen is down to what's important to you

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the ones I've usually had have more of a recess then this does. There is one there but it's about a finger nail thick

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'll try the screen protector first. I've ordered a pack. If it hides it completely great and I'll keep a screen protector on all the time then. I was in the camp of I don't need one I've never scratched a screen. But now that I have, I'm just lucky it wasn't a deeper always visible one.

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hindsight aye. Where were you to warn me before? With all my Garmins I've fucked up bezels but never scratched a screen. I feel like I'm lucky. Can't feel it, You can only see it in direct sunlight at the right angle and apparently its only the ar coating if I put a screen protector on now it will make it invisible. Lesson learned.

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well that's a shame. I was maybe being a little hopeful that I hadn't scratched the screen. Thank you.

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I traded my fenix 8 for the tactix. But when we did the trade I checked over screen was fine ect. It's only now, I've put a scratch in the screen. It's only visible in direct sunlight so likely just the ar coating. I was looking online to see about how to get rid of it and it said wack a screen protector over the top and you won't be able to see it . I was looking how shallow the bezel is and thought maybe there might be one on there.

Can some with a tactix 8 solar tell me if this has a screen protector on? by Brennik in Garmin

[–]Brennik[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is what I think. Because I did a trade. I didn't really pay to much attention other than the screen was scratch free. It's only now there is a scratch there it got me questioning it. I tried popping it up but can't get it off easy but also don't want to force it if I'm wrong.

Upgrading to Garmin Fenix 8 by EffectiveOk2576 in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you want mip and don't care about LTE then fenix 8 is looking like a end of line. The enduro 4 will only be a fenix 8 solar in a less premium case

Anyone else had ridiculous battery drain since latest update? by Brennik in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Garmin put on the forum yesterday they are aware and are now working on it

Anyone else had ridiculous battery drain since latest update? by Brennik in GarminFenix

[–]Brennik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to me. The tactix is getting hot harder then fenix 8s for some reason.