Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm -
Height 39 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 24.5 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
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp 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 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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Type OLED - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Slate steel
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
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 Granite blue | Light sand | Navy -
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin epix Gen 2
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 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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