Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm vs Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm
What Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm does better (2) and where Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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6.0Display5.7
3.2Battery life5.8
8.3Health tracking8.3
8.2Sports & outdoor8.2
6.5Smart features6.5
9.2Build & durability8.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mmEpix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm
| Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm | Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42 mm | 47 mm | −5 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 47 mm | −5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.2 mm | 14.6 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 63 g | 70 g | −7 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm better than Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm?
- Weight63 g vs 70 g+11%
- Thickness14.2 mm vs 14.6 mm+3%
Why is Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm better than Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 16 days+60%
- GPS battery life28 h vs 42 h+50%
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.3″+8%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)13 h vs 20 h+54%
- Battery life with always-on display4 days vs 6 days+50%
- Battery saver mode14 days vs 21 days+50%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 416 px+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 63 g | 70 g |
| Thickness | 14.2 mm | 14.6 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.3″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 416 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 416 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 320 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 16 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | 6 days |
| Battery saver mode | 14 days | 21 days |
| GPS battery life | 28 h | 42 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 13 h | 20 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 99 | 99 |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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