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Conclusions
Today I’ve been using the Fenix2 and the 910xt for several months, and I’m
ready to come to some conclusions about the two devices. Like most others,
I find there isn’t a clear winner.
Winner
Well, that depends. Neither watch walks away with a solid win. What matters,
however, is what you are going to do with the watch. At one point my intent
was to sell one of the watches after fully evaluating them. Now, at the
long end of it… I’m keeping both.
Winner: Triathlon (Full and Longer)
Garmin 910xt. Why? The answer is simple: Battery life. When you are looking
at 10+ hours, although the Fenix2 has ways to extend the battery life, just
the risk of the battery dying before the finish puts it out of the running.
Also, as you fatigue, and your brain turns to mush, the increased size of
the display, and the ability to see more information easily makes the 910xt
still the winner in the Full Triathlon + range. There should be no reason I
should have to carry additional battery/charger weight with me just to have
my watch make it through the race.
Winner: Triathlon (Half and Less)
TIE. Why? Fenix2: The battery life is good enough to last through most half
triathlons and certainly for most marathons and it’s blue-tooth sync and
everyday wear ability should make it a clear winner. It’s light, it
functions well, and with the new Garmin Express and Auto-Sync with
Trainingpeaks, this is my day-to-day Go-To Watch. The only reason it doesn’
t win: Lack of Sport-Specific HR zones. If you can remember your HR zones on
the bike, and adjust them in your head, you’re okay. But having one set of
zones for 3 (or more) sports can be a serious drawback if you’re someone
(like me) who trains and races with a close eye on the heart rate. If the
Fenix2 team addresses this serious flaw, then the Fenix2 is the clear winner
. Just make sure to fully charge the watch before the race!
Winner: Ultramarathons (100+Mile)
Fenix2. The 910xt’s ability to keep an accurate track up to 20 hours is
important. However, it will still not make the 24+hours of a 100mile race.
What to do? Most 100mile races are on trails, and the Fenix2 navigational
abilities, plus built in compass, mean that carrying extra power with you (
such as a solar charger, or battery pack) will just be part of the equation.
I’ll never do a 100 mile race, but honestly if I did… I would carry both.
I would use the 910xt for the first part of the race, but keep the Fenix2
handy in case I got into trouble.
Winner: Ultramarathons (50km-50+Mile)
TIE. If it wasn’t for the battery issue, Fenix2 would be the clear winner.
Yes, there are things you can do to increase battery life (such as changing
the GPS sampling rate), but that leads to inaccuracies in distance for most
trail Ultras, which could effect your planning or pacing. Consequently,
910xt holds a strong showing, but if you’re a faster runner, the Fenix2
barometrically adjusting altimeter, vertical distance measuring, built-in
compass, and “MOB” functions make it a great choice.
Winner: Trail Running
Fenix2. When I head out into the desert, I love the Fenix2′s ability to use
WAAS but more importantly I love the safety features, the easily displayed
lat/long, and the other hiking functions built in.
Winner: Marathons
Fenix2. The additional running data, even though nobody knows what to do
with it, is just the beginning of some of the cool metrics coming down the
line. Plus, the ability of the watch to double as an everyday watch make it
a spectacular choice. Although the new Garmin 620 would appeal to those who
are strictly runners, if you like to dabble in other sports, then the Fenix2
is the way to go.
Winner: Overall
Fenix2. The Garmin Fenix team’s demonstrated rapid update schedule,
listening to input from users, marine, military, aviation and triathlon
application use, new running dynamics, daily usability, and overall pure
functionality (minus the Virtual Racer) make it the OverAll winner for me.
The only time the 910xt wins is if you are doing races longer than 8+ hours…
For my day to day training I find myself using the Fenix2 almost exclusively
. However, when the Full Triathlon in Palm Springs is on the Race Calendar…
I’ll be using the 910xt. |
