In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q 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 | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Android Wear | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Body Details | Main unit: 60 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Body Material | 316L stainless steel alloy | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 6-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, 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, camera remote control, phone unlocking | 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 | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 400 x 400 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.39" | 1.3" |
Pixel Density | 287 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
CASE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Steel |
Case Details | Gunmetal | Slate steel |
BAND | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Dark brown | - |
STORAGE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm | - |
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CPU Type | Snapdragon Wear 2100 | - |
BATTERY | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 340 mAh | - |
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 | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Alarm, Timer | - |
Compliant Standards | IP67 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |