Supposedly due out by March. I have a 910xt that I use for swim/run and races and a Fenix that I use for hiking/ultrarunning and mountaineering. It would be nice to combine the two.
What does everyone think?
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/garmin-fenix2-multisport-triathlon.html
The Fenix 2 appeals to me more than the 910xt but a lot of that has to do with my bias towards running. The screen layout of the Fenix 2 appears far less conducive to displaying multiple readouts in an easy to interpret way i.e. heart rate, speed, distance, power simultaneously so I suspect serious cyclists will favor the 910xt. I would also be interested in wearing both units in the pool and seeing if I could feel a noticeable difference in drag due to their different designs. The Fenix looks like it has sharper angles especially where the strap meets the face and I suspect this will cause some water resistance penalty. Overall I think the Fenix 2 is a much better looking watch though.
It will never work as a triathlon watch. You can only display 3 data fields at one time. No respectable triathlete can complete a workout with that little data.
The polar v800 looks more appealing to me just because I like the idea of being able to track my heart rate throughout the day to get a better idea of how my body recovers. That said, I’m probably going to stick with my 910xt.
Probably stick with my 910xt as well mostly because one of the newer Garmin features that I was interested in was the live tracking but on the Fenix2 via http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/garmin-fenix2-multisport-triathlon.html preview he mentions if you’re using the ANT+ transmitter for footpod/etc., the bluetooth is disabled.
i’m comparing both the Polar V800 to the Fenix2 currently on my desk via dcrainmaker comparisons. Looks pretty close to me. One of the things i disliked about the 910xt is you cannot use it as an everyday watch (though I don’t own one, have only heard this). I love the swim metrics that they offered and like the idea of bluetooth connectivity so I was truly torn. Once Polar announced their upcoming multisport V800 I thought they had finally combined all the great features of the 910xt with an every day watch and the great HR functions that Polar is known for. Now it appears Garmin may have hit back with their own answer. A battle is brewing, my friends, a battle is brewing. Which one will come out on top? Probably both are equally matched. I’m interested in seeing more about both units once the final product is out. I’m leaning toward the Polar because i think it just looks better. Isn’t that reason enough?
If you can feel a noticable difference of drag in the pool between two watches? Really? So hunderths of a second per hundred? Tenths? come on
I’d love either. I was drooling reading that rainmaker article. DO WANT 
I’d consider it… Mostly because I ride with an 810 on the bike (more fields) and keep my 910 on my wrist. The additional data metrics and built in cadence features seem really nice…
I will wait until my 910 dies… Which probably isn’t too far off.
If you can feel a noticable difference of drag in the pool between two watches? Really? So hunderths of a second per hundred? Tenths? come on
You must be new here.
No respectable triathlete can complete a workout with that little data.
Curious how the Fenix/Fenix2 ‘planform’ compares to the 910XT - always felt mine has a huge footprint on my wrist when on the treadmill or on the cross bike. Also hope Garmin improved the ANT+ reception as I experience frequent drops from SRMs regardless of whether I am on the tri or cross bike when wearing the 910XT on the left wrist although I find it is pretty stable on the right. Curious to know if anyone has experienced similar/opposite results with Stages or Garmin Vectors?
I’d consider it… Mostly because I ride with an 810 on the bike (more fields) and keep my 910 on my wrist. The additional data metrics and built in cadence features seem really nice…
I will wait until my 910 dies… Which probably isn’t too far off.
This is how I feel. Have never used the 910 for cycling and don’t ever intend to do so. 810 all the way. Even during races I use the 810 for the cycling portion and let the 910 record passively on my wrist.
I really thought this would be an incredibly useful device until I saw it doesn’t connect with bluetooth sensors (i.e. only a phone).
That basically ruins my intended use for it (connecting to a PM while still getting live tracking)
As a cyclist that occasionally runs, and may do one triathlon this year I think I am going to trade my 910 for the Fenix2. I like that it can function as an everyday watch and the phone alerts, the built in run cadence, and the form factor make it more appealing to me.
Did you notice that with the Fenix you don’t need the footpod anymore? Like the 620, it’s built-in.
I’ll be going from the 910XT to the Polar V800. I like it that it’s the first multisport watch and daily activity tracker.
Did you notice that with the Fenix you don’t need the footpod anymore? Like the 620, it’s built-in.
From reading the dcrainmaker review of the 620, it seemed the speed accuracy of using the watch’s accelerometer wasn’t accurate at all plus had no manual calibration. Living in the DC area, my GPS falls out once a week during clear sky runs in various areas so having the footpod is a must for me. The reason behind the live tracking was for trail running again where the GPS at least on my 910xt around here isn’t very reliable hence footpod use.
Another benefit would be live tracking during cycling where speed/cadence sensor uses ANT+(don’t have a PM). My 910xt is still going although the vibration alert is broken so I’ll just wait for the next version in a year or so and hope it is the multisport nirvana by adding these nice new features yet keep all the rest of great stuff the 910xt has today.
The Fenix 2 doesn’t add anything that interests me (ski/board functionality, new running metrics, etc.), so I don’t really have a reason to switch. Also, I use the 910XT as my cycling computer and want to retain the quick release functionality. That said, the Fenix looks like a nice watch for those who place more value on some of those differences.
It will never work as a triathlon watch. You can only display 3 data fields at one time. No respectable triathlete can complete a workout with that little data.
910 on left wrist, Fenix on right.
I don’t have a 910, but I do have a Swim, 510, and 310 (used only for running). I was eyeing the 220 as a replacement for the 310 - the thing just refuses to die - and the Fenix 2 is appealing to me.
Not a big fan of multi-sport watches, but for the same price of the 620, the Fenix 2 also gives you the ability to record open water swims, ditch the Garmin Swim, and barometric pressure. I could also use it as a passive recording device for mtn biking, riding for fun, and it just looks better than the 310xt.
I just have to figure out if I can justify the $150 increase over the 220.