Pebble 2 + Heart Rate vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble 2 + Heart Rate 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

Pebble 2 + Heart Rate vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Depth 9.8 mm -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Polycarbonate Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White | Charcoal/flame | Charcoal/lime | White aqua -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Ambient light sensor, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Time, calories burned, activity, sleep 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, app 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 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 Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type E Ink - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black | Black/flame Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 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 Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Other projects: