Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | - |
| Height | 45 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
| Modes | Stealth mode | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Case Back | - | Titanium |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Black titanium | White titanium |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
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 Instinct Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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