Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire and Fitbit Sense 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 40.5 mm
Height - 40.5 mm
Depth - 12.3 mm
Body Details With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
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Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical sensor
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 Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Type AMOLED - colour Colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape Round Square
Case Back Titanium Aluminium
Case Details Black titanium | White titanium Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
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
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Alarm, FitBit Pay
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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