Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 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 vívoactive vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 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
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace 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
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function 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 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 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 504 hours -
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm -
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
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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