Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, 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 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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 - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details - Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-A7 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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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