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.
GENERAL | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.2 BLE |
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DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | TFT - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Case Back | Titanium | - |
Case Details | Black titanium | White titanium | - |
BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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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 |