Samsung Gear 2 Neo vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear 2 Neo 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

Samsung Gear 2 Neo vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 37.9 mm -
Height 58.8 mm -
Depth 10 mm -
Weight 55 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal black | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, K zoom, Mega, Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), Note 3, Note 3 Neo, Note II, NotePRO, S III, S4, S4 Active, S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, S5, TabPRO -
FEATURES Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, 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 handling, Smart Relay, infrared remote control, wallpapers support, themes support 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
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, 3GP MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, M4A, OGG -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details - Slate steel
BAND Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 144 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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Schedule, Voice Memo, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, Samsung WatchON, S Health, Find my device, Countdown timer, Gear Manager -
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP67 -
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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