Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm

Name: Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm is a GPS sports watch released in May 2023. Key specs: case size 42 mm, screen size 1.2″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 10 days.

6.1Score

Display6.0

Battery life3.2

Health tracking8.3

Sports & outdoor8.2

Smart features6.5

Build & durability9.2

price range$890–1,100

Full specifications

Released: May 2023
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #566 of 796
Model numbers

42 mmCase size

1.2″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

10 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

28 hGPS battery life

10 ATMWater resistance

63 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2023

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.2″Bottom 10%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 10 daysBottom 34%GPS battery life · 28 hBottom 41%Water resistance · 10 ATMTop 21%Weight · 63 gBottom 29%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other GPS sports watches

Why is Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 42mm a good choice?

Pixel density: 325 ppibetter than 83% of GPS sports watches

Sport profiles: 99better than 76% of GPS sports watches

Weak points

Screen size: 1.2″worse than 95% of GPS sports watches

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 10 daysworse than 77% of GPS sports watches

GPS battery life: 28 hworse than 75% of GPS sports watches

In rankings

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Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 42 mm
Weight: 63 g
Thickness: 14.2 mm
Height: 42 mm
Width: 42 mm
Case material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: sapphire crystal
Strap material: silicone
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Water rating (maker): 10 ATM

Display

Screen size: 1.2″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 390 px
Resolution (height): 390 px
Pixel density: 325 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 10 days
Battery life with always-on display: 4 days
Battery saver mode: 14 days
GPS battery life: 28 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 13 h
Battery type: Lithium ion
Wireless charging: No
Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
ECG: Yes
Skin temperature: Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: 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