Garmin
Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition
The Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition lands as a solid mid-range gps sports watche, built around Multi-GNSS.
63/100
Multi-GNSSTopoActiveAMOLEDtitaniumSapphire
£555best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Offline topo maps
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemsMulti-GNSS
Offline topo mapsYes
Map typeTopoActive
Turn-by-turn navigationYes
Barometric altimeterYes
CompassYes
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
HRVYes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
Training
Training load metricsYes
Race predictorYes
VO2 Max estimateYes
Running dynamicsYes
Power meter supportYes
Design
Screen size1.3 "
Screen typeAMOLED
Always-on displayYes
Case materialtitanium
Bezel materialTitanium
Lens materialSapphire
Case diameter47 mm
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition vs Garmin Garmin epix PRO Gen 2 51mm
Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire EditionGarmin epix PRO Gen 2 51mm
| GarminGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire EditionThis page | GarminGarmin epix PRO Gen 2 51mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 63 /100 |
| Multi band gps | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 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 solar charging, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
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 Edition worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Amazfit Balance 2?
The Amazfit Balance 2 scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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