Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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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, temperature | 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 | 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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor | 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, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Power Sapphire | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Back | Metal | Titanium |
Case Details | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Vented bracelet | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-215 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Butterfly | Buckle |
Band Material | Titanium | Silicone |
Band Colour | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
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 |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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SAR Value | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |