Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire and Amazfit Bip 5. 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

Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Case only: 26 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Type AMOLED - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.91"
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back Titanium -
Case Details Black titanium | White titanium -
BAND Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 155-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life - 10 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
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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