Huawei Watch Active vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Active 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 Active vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
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
Width 42 mm -
Depth 11.3 mm -
Weight 134 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate 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 Call alerts, voice control 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 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 400 x 400 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 286 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black stainless steel Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
RAM Size 512 MB -
BATTERY Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 1.5 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 Huawei Watch Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Now -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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