Detailed comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 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 | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 41 mm | - |
Depth | 9 mm | - |
Weight | 48.4 g | - |
Body Details | Main unit: 23.5 g Wrist strap: 99 g |
With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR | - |
FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Digital compass | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | - | 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 | 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 |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | MMS, SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 220 x 176 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Sony SmartWatch 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 | Sony SmartWatch 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 |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 | 168 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer | - |
Compliant Standards | IP57 | - |
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 |