Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Garmin epix Gen 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm -
Height 39.2 mm -
Depth 11.8 mm -
Weight 39.6 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Ceramic Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Steel
Case Details White ceramic Slate steel
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Cloud -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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