Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | - |
Height | 38.6 mm | - |
Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
Weight | 55 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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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 |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | 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 | Missed calls, 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 | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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 |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | - |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |