Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm vs Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition
What Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm does better (5) and where Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Display4.4
9.2Battery life8.8
8.3Health tracking4.9
8.2Sports & outdoor8.2
6.5Smart features6.5
7.7Build & durability7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mmFenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition
| Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm | Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Thickness | 15 mm | 14.9 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 88 g | 89 g | −1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm better than Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition?
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition: No
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)31 days vs 28 days+11%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 280 px+62%
- Pixel density324 ppi vs 200 ppi+62%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)38 h vs 36 h+6%
Why is Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition better than Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm?
- GPS battery life82 h vs 89 h+9%
- Battery saver mode41 days vs 90 days2.2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 88 g | 89 g |
| Thickness | 15 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 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 | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| 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) | 454 px | 280 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 280 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 31 days | 28 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 11 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 41 days | 90 days |
| GPS battery life | 82 h | 89 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 38 h | 36 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 | — |
| Skin temperature | 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 |
| 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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