In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 40 mm | - |
| Height | 40 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 40 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | 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, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | Polymer | Steel |
| Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Slate steel |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 18 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 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 vívoactive 4S | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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