Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Gear and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 36.8 mm -
Height 56.6 mm -
Depth 11.1 mm -
Weight 73.8 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Water-resistant
Colours Jet black | Rose gold | Lime green | Oatmeal beige | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, gesture Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, 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 handling, hands-free, auto focus, macro, BSI sensor, Sound & Shot, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Smart Relay 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 Missed calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264 AAC, M4A -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details - Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensor Resolution 1.9 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Clock Speed 800 MHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 315 mAh -
Battery Life 25 hours -
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
Standby Time 150 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Voice Memo, Camera, Dialer, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, TripIt, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, eBay, Find my device, Evernote watch, Atooma, Banjo, Glympse, MyFitnessPal, Vivino Wine Scanner, RunKeeper, Path, Pocket -
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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