Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 14.9 mm -
Weight 66 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls 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 GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Carbon grey DLC Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
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 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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