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Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550Screen size:1.30 inchBattery life:16 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Technical score

30%

8.5

Review score ( 4 · 1)

Review score 30% · 8.5 · based on 4 written reviews + 1 video
4 written reviews + 1 video count as 4.3 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
★Better than 97% of smartwatches
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

24%

8.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

8.6

Connectivity

9%

8.3

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

★Better than 95% of smartwatches
8.5

Review score

Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1

25%

9.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

HHC Reviews

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 91% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

24%

8.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

8.6

Connectivity

9%

8.3

Display & Design

4%

6.5

Hardware

8.5
Review score
Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1

25%

9.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 1

10%

7.0

HHC Reviews

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 69.6% of smartwatches.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

8.2
Brand name
Garmin
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
16 days
Battery life
16 days
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 16 days which is longer than that of 89.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
16 (with wrist gesture, 6 days with always-on.
Battery life in training mode
30 h
Battery life in training mode
30 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h in training mode which is longer than 71.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.6% of smartwatches.
42 (30 hours with always-on.
Battery life with GPS on
42 h
Battery life with GPS on
42 h
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 42 h with GPS on which is longer than 88.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
Up to 30 hours with always-on.
Battery power
104 mAh
Battery power
104 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 104 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 98.7% of smartwatches.
Charge time
105 min
Charge time
105 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 105 min which is faster than 59.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 2.3% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Garmin OS
Operating system
Garmin OS
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartwatch runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.3 inch
Screen size
1.3 inch
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.3 inch which is smaller than the screens of 66.8% of smartwatches and equal to those of 11.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
416x 416
Resolution
416x 416
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416 which is higher than that of 74.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Pixel density
453 ppi
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
1,000 nits
Display brightness
1,000 nits
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 1,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
  • 9 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    16 days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 16 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    16 (with wrist gesture, 6 days with always-on.
    16 days vs 7 days
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • 22 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    42 h
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (42 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    Up to 30 hours with always-on.
    42 h vs 20 h
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    select outdoor activities; paired phone required
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    Perspiration tracking may be estimated from activity data in companion apps.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
    Supports course sync and route guidance via Garmin Connect / Garmin Explore.
  • 610 m higher max altitude
    Maximum altitude
    9,144 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <3k m – >9.1k m
    This smartwatch supports a higher maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (9144 m vs 8534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8534 m.
    Includes conversion from feet to meters.
    9,144 m vs 8,534 m
  • 9 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    16 days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 16 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    16 (with wrist gesture, 6 days with always-on.
    16 days vs 7 days
  • 22 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    42 h
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (42 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    Up to 30 hours with always-on.
    42 h vs 20 h
  • 10.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    30 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    42 (30 hours with always-on.
    30 h vs 19.25 h
  • 15 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    105 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (105 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    105 min vs 120 min
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    1,000 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    1,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • Better case material
    Case material
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartwatch uses titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 50 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    100 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a deeper waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • 127 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    453 ppi
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (453 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    416 x 416
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    416x416 vs 352x430
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    select outdoor activities; paired phone required
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 28 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 25 g heavier weight
    Weight
    70.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (70 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    70.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 196 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    104 mAh days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (104 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    16 (with wrist gesture, 6 days with always-on.
    104 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 2.9 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.50 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.5 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    14.50 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 4.23x more expensive
    Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£550 vs £130).
    £550 vs £130
  • 4.23x more expensive
    Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£550 vs £130).
    £550 vs £130
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 196 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    104 mAh days
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (104 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    16 (with wrist gesture, 6 days with always-on.
    104 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 25 g heavier weight
    Weight
    70.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (70 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    70.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2.9 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.50 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.5 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    14.50 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 0.1 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.30 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.30 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 5 mm wider watch width
    Width
    47.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    47.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 2 mm taller watch height
    Height
    47.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    47.0 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4 mm wider band
    Width of band
    26.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a wider band width than the average smartwatch (26 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    26.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
HHC Reviews
≈ estimated
06/01/2024
Fit and size review · wrist and shirt tests · battery check
Verdict
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm is big and tall on the wrist, but its large screen and battery make it worth it for many.
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Expert reviews

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9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
08/08/2023
Hands-on review · Endurance watch
Verdict
The Garmin Epix Pro is a strong endurance watch whose new Hill and Endurance scores suit runners, but it is a small step up from the Epix Gen 2.
10
sport-passion.fr
✓ explicit
22/04/2024
Long-term test · Multisport watch
Verdict
The Garmin Epix Pro is a capable multisport watch with a sharp AMOLED screen and accurate GPS, and it matches the Fenix 7 Pro apart from that screen.
9.0
journaldugeek.com
✓ explicit
28/07/2023
Month-long test · Endurance watch
Verdict
The Garmin Epix Pro is a bright, long-lasting AMOLED watch that suits trail and endurance runners, though its battery trails the bigger Fenix 7X Pro.
7.0
carrerasdemontana.com
≈ estimated
28/07/2023
Review · Rivals compared
Verdict
The Garmin Epix Pro adds a flashlight, extra sizes and longer battery life, but its battery still lasts less than the Fenix 7 and rival watches.

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What we like about Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm

  • Vibrant and high-resolution AMOLED touchscreen that is easy to read even in direct sunlight
  • Excellent battery life for an AMOLED watch, offering up to 16 days in smartwatch mode
  • Highly durable construction featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and titanium bezel
  • Extremely accurate multi-band GPS and detailed offline TopoActive mapping
  • Useful built-in LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and red light modes
  • Comprehensive health and training metrics including Hill Score, Endurance Score, and HRV status

What we don't like about Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47mm

  • Premium price point that is difficult to justify for non-professional athletes
  • Bulky and thick design that can be uncomfortable for sleeping or catch on tight sleeves
  • Steep learning curve due to a complex and sometimes non-intuitive user interface
  • Limited smartwatch features compared to competitors, such as lack of a microphone/speaker for calls
  • Poor support for Garmin Pay with many major banks, especially in regions like the UK
  • Always-on display (AOD) significantly reduces battery life to roughly 6 days

Verdict

The Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire 47mm is a high-performance multisport smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen (416 x 416 pixels) protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and a lightweight titanium bezel. Designed for serious athletes and adventurers, it includes an integrated LED flashlight, 32GB of internal storage, and advanced navigation tools like multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology and preloaded TopoActive maps. Key pros include its exceptional battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, highly accurate wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Elevate Gen 5), and comprehensive training metrics such as Hill Score and Endurance Score. However, notable cons include its high price point, the lack of solar charging capabilities compared to the Fenix series, and a relatively bulky 14.5mm thickness that may feel cumbersome on smaller wrists.

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