Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Garmin epix Gen 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Type OLED - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 72 x 154 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents Slate steel
BAND Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 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 vívomove Sport Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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