HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR MagicWatch 2 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

HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 41.8 mm -
Height 41.8 mm -
Weight 29 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material 316L grade stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black agate -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces 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 Email, incoming calls 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details - Slate steel
BAND HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 2 GB -
CPU HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 7 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 HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather -
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 2-year warranty -
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