In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | - | 43 g |
| Body Details | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
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| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, 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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Passivated stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Steel | - |
| Case Details | Slate steel | Neo tropic |
| BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| STORAGE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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