Garmin

Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire

A entry-level gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with AMOLED.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
AMOLED
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Why we rate it

  • Optical HR
  • Sleep tracking
  • Stress tracking
  • No multi-band (l1+l5)
  • No offline topo maps
Score profile

Where the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
HealthTrainingOverall808050
Health sensors
80
Training
80
Overall spec score
50
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Health sensors

Optical HRYes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes

Training

Recovery advisorYes

Design

Screen typeAMOLED

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Who it's for

Is the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire?

Its optical hr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin Forerunner 965?

The Garmin Forerunner 965 scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.