Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm -
Height 57 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 48.2 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps 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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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