Polar M600 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M600 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

Polar M600 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
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
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 36 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 13 mm -
Weight 63 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate sensor -
FEATURES Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, 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 Yes
Features Call handling, voice control, idle alert 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, 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/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type TFT - colour - transmissive AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Pixel Density 260 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details - Slate steel
BAND Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Manufacturer MediaTek -
CPU Type MT2601 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 500 mAh -
Battery Life Details Training mode (with Android phone) - up to 2 days
Training mode (with iPhone) - up to 1 day
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 Polar M600 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Time, Alarm -
Compliant Standards IPX8 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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