Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later, iOS 12 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
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 Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, 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 Find phone function, call alerts, app alerts, multiple time zones, customisable buttons, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces 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, social apps 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 Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Rose gold | Stainless steel Slate steel
Dial Colour Black | White -
BAND Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 12 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Rose gold -
STORAGE Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 16 MB 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
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
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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