Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details With band: 58 g
Case only: 42 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 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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
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 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back Metal Titanium
Case Details Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 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 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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
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