Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm vs Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition
What Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm does better (7) and where Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.7Display3.4
5.8Battery life4.8
8.3Health tracking8.3
8.2Sports & outdoor8.2
6.5Smart features6.5
8.8Build & durability9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mmFenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition
| Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm | Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm | +5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.6 mm | 14.1 mm | +0.5 mm |
| Weight | 70 g | 58 g | +12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm better than Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)16 days vs 11 days+45%
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition: No
- GPS battery life42 h vs 37 h+14%
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.2″+8%
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 240 px+73%
- Pixel density320 ppi vs 200 ppi+60%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)20 h vs 15 h+33%
Why is Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire Solar Edition better than Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 47mm?
- Weight70 g vs 58 g+21%
- Battery saver mode21 days vs 38 days+81%
- Thickness14.6 mm vs 14.1 mm+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 70 g | 58 g |
| Thickness | 14.6 mm | 14.1 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire™ |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | AMOLED | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 320 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 16 days | 11 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 6 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 21 days | 38 days |
| GPS battery life | 42 h | 37 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 20 h | 15 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| 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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