In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 33.3 mm | - |
Height | 38.6 mm | - |
Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
Weight | 41.9 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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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 | 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 Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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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 Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
Case Back | Ceramic back | Steel |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Slate steel |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Band Type | Double buckle cuff | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-170 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Swift leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Etoupe | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S2 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 Hermès Series 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band (S/M or M/L configured length) | Charging/data cable |
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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 |