Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch 2 Classic 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear 2.0 -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm -
Height 48.9 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 47 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, barometer, capacitive sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken 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
Features Music remote handling, call alerts 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 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/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 EDR Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Titanium grey Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
STORAGE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 2100 -
Clock Speed 1.1 GHz -
BATTERY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 2 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
Recharge Time 100 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch 2 Classic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Power adapter, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Assistant -
Compliant Standards IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
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