In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire and ASUS VivoWatch 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 | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
With silicone band: 74 g |
Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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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 | Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score |
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 | Personalised Watch Faces |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
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 | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | LCD - colour - high-reflective |
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Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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Case Back | Titanium | - |
Case Details | Black titanium | White titanium | - |
BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 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 | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
STORAGE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 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 |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Power saving mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | HC-B05 |