Detailed comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | - | 40.4 mm |
| Height | - | 39.3 mm |
| Depth | - | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | - | 28.7 g |
| Body Details | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
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| Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
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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 | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise 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 | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Back | Titanium | - |
| Case Details | Black titanium | White titanium | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | - | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
| Battery Life | - | 40 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 |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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