Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Aluminium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Composite back Titanium
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black titanium | White titanium
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Series 1 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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