In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time | 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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection | 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 | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 72 x 154 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |