Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear 2 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 36.9 mm | - |
Height | 58.4 mm | - |
Depth | 10 mm | - |
Weight | 68 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Brown gold | Charcoal black | 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 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, 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, music remote handling, auto focus, macro, Sound & Shot, Smart Relay, Geo-tagging, infrared remote control, call history, text message history, wallpapers support, charging terminals | 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 | 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, H.263, 3GP MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, M4A, OGG | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
CAMERA | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensor Resolution | 2 Megapixel | - |
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Videos | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - |
STORAGE | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - |
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BATTERY | Samsung Gear 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, Schedule, Voice Memo, Gmail, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, Timer, Samsung WatchON, S Health, Find my device | - |
Compliant Standards | 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 |