In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 6 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | - |
| Height | 40 mm | - |
| Depth | 10.74 mm | - |
| Weight | 40.6 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | 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, UV index, menstrual cycle | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 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 | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Steel |
| Case Details | Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel | Slate steel |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Single Tour band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-175 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Swift leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Noir | Fauve | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | - |
| SAR Value | 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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