Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport 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 HR Sport vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 40.8 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer 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 Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Black | Rose gold Slate steel
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport 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 HR Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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