In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 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.
| GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android Wear | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 36 mm | - |
| Height | 51 mm | - |
| Depth | 10 mm | - |
| Weight | 45 g | - |
| Body Details | Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | - | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| Designed For | Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium | - |
| FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | 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 | Voice control, gesture control | 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 | Calendar, SMS | 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 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
| DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 320 x 320 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.3" |
| Colour Depth | 16-bit (65000 colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
| CASE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Steel |
| Case Details | - | Slate steel |
| BAND | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Link bracelet | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Stainless steel | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Steel | Black | Lime | - |
| STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB |
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| RAM | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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| CPU | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Manufacturer | ARM | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Cortex-A7 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 420 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 48 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 | 96 h | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 1 hour | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date | - |
| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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