Garmin vívomove HR Premium vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Premium 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 vívomove HR Premium vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Weight 56.5 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, VO2 max 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
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible 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 - 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 HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Gold Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/M -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 122-189 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - 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 HR Premium Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age -
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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