Garmin Epix Gen 2 Silver
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Note: a charger isn't included. Want to charge the watch via a socket? Use the charger of your smartphone or order a separate charger.
This watch is recommended for a wrist circumference of 17 to 19cm.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
Height | 47 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Good | |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Battery life in time mode | 384 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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The Epix Gen 2 is an incredibly versatile sports watch with many sports and health functions. Especially the bright AMOLED screen really makes the difference for me.
Bright, luxurious screen I think the AMOLED screen is a great added value of this watch. It looks beautiful and luxurious and works as smoothly as a smartphone. You can operate the screen with both touchscreen and buttons. It took me a while to find all the options, you can adjust everything to your own preference. But you can easily navigate through it once you get the hang of it.
battery life In battery save mode, the watch lasts about 16 days. Since you can still use almost all functions, I think that's a good score. In this mode you will not receive any calls and you cannot play music via the watch. Without the save mode and with the screen always on, the battery lasts three days.
Smartphone compatibility I have connected the Epix with the Garmin Connect app on my Android smartphone. I read all data in it, which is a bit more extensive than on the watch itself. I also receive messages and calls. With spotify I play music on my wireless earphones via this smartwatch. You can even pay with the Epix if you link it to Garmin Pay. This was not necessary for me, as I mainly use it as a sports and health watch.
Accurate analytics The Epix teaches me things about my body that I didn't know before. All measurements are very accurate in my opinion. I think a very cool function is the body battery, with which I can see how 'charged' I am. With this I determine whether I can handle a hefty training today or if I should take it easier.
Extensive sports options This sports watch has a lot of possibilities. From water sports and winter sports to golf and mountain biking. This is a bit too extensive for me, since I mainly go to the gym or running. Fortunately, these options are also available. The measurements and GPS during the run are very accurate, so that I can analyze my run well afterwards.
Format The watch is 47 millimeters, reasonably thick and a wrist circumference of 18 to 22 centimeters is recommended. It is therefore not surprising that the watch is on the large side for my wrist of 14 centimeters in circumference. Because of this, I have to pull the watch pretty tight so that it stays in place. The silicone strap is nice and fits well on my skin.
Lodi. Smartwatch specialist.
9 March 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
The biggest (and really very disturbing) disadvantage is that you cannot choose which apps you want to receive notifications from if you have an iPhone. If you do not want continuous vibrations and beeping on your wrist, you are obliged to switch off all notifications. That's a huge missed opportunity for a watch in this price category. This problem does not arise for android users.
Wim Van Emelen
19 January 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
Done with the dilemma, do I wear an Apple Watch or the Garmin Fenix 6X. This Epix combines the best of both. Long doubted between the 7X and this one, but very satisfied with the choice. While I thought the smaller screen would be a problem, it isn't at all. The Epix is even easier to read than the Fenix because all the displays are much brighter. As far as battery life is concerned, I have no experiences after 1 day, but after a full charge the battery indicator shows 6 more days with the brightness at 50%, the saturation measurements at night only and the screen "always on".
Geert
9 February 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
The Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2 are the successors of the Fenix 6 series. You can control the Fenix 7 and Epix via the touchscreen and with the bezel. The Epix has an AMOLED screen. Are you curious about the entire comparison? Read our advice article.
Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Epix Gen 2 Silver. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Product number | 898042 | |
Manufacturer code | 010-02582-01 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 60 months after release date |
Watch case color | Silver | |
Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 47 mm | |
Width | 47 mm | |
Depth | 14 mm | |
Weight | 70 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 16 GB | |
Shockproof | ||
Controlled via buttons on device |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Universal |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Gorilla glass |
Battery life in time mode | 384 hours | |
Battery life in sports mode | 42 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 345 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages, Send messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay | |
Country contactless payment | Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands |
Pedometer | ||
Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Integrated pulse sensor | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement moment | Continuously | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Good | |
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 10 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Always On altimeter, Barometric, GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
