Garmin Epix Pro 2 Sapphire is the Pro series smartwatch released in May 2023. Enduro 2 was released in August 2022.
We look at both smartwatches and compare the features in detail below.
Main differences
The main differences between Epix Pro 2 Sapphire and Enduro 2 are listed below:
- Enduro 2 is costlier than Epix Pro 2 Sapphire by $100.
- Garmin Epix Pro 2 supports the Garmin ECG app. The support for the Garmin ECG app for Epix Pro 2 series smartwatches was added in October 2023.
- Garmin Enduro 2 is a solar watch and Epix Pro 2 Sapphire is a regular smartwatch.
- Epix Pro 2 Sapphire has an AMOLED display. Enduro 2 continues to use the MIP or memory-in-pixel screen.
- Enduro 2 is a bigger and broader watch than Epix Pro 2 Sapphire watch.
- Enduro 2 is targeted at endurance sports. Therefore, it has specific profiles targeting endurance sports.
- Compared to Epix Pro 2 Sapphire smartwatch, Enduro 2 offers a considerably longer battery backup.
We look at these differences in detail below.
Display specifications
Epix Pro 2 Sapphire uses a display lens made of sapphire glass. Enduro 2 has a Power Sapphire glass.
Sapphire glass is made of sapphire crystals. Sapphire is the second hardest naturally available mineral. Sapphire glass watches are almost scratch resistant. These watches take daily wear and tear very easily.
Power Sapphire glass is Sapphire glass coated with Photo-voltaic cells (PV cells). Photo-voltaic cells help in tapping sunlight to convert solar energy to the battery charge.
Epix Pro 2 Sapphire smartwatch has an AMOLED display. AMOLED display helps in providing a better display experience and display resolution. Additionally, Always-on-display (AOD mode) mode is supported on Epix Pro 2 Sapphire smartwatches.
A side-by-side comparison of Epix Pro 2 Sapphire and Enduro 2 display specifications is shared below.
| Display specifications | Garmin Epix Pro 2 Sapphire | Garmin Enduro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display lens | Sapphire glass | Power Sapphire |
| Display size | 1.2 ” or 30 mm | 1.4″ or 36 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | MIP or Memory-in-pixel |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Color display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | No |
| LED Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
Physical specifications
Enduro 2 is a bigger smartwatch and broader than Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch. The size difference translates into incidental differences shared in the comparison below.
| Physical specifications | Garmin Epix Pro 2 Sapphire | Garmin Enduro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch size | 42 x 42 x 14.2 mm | 51 x 51 x 15.6 mm |
| Thickness | 14.2 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Watch weight | Stainless steel – 47 g Titanium – 42 g | 64 g |
| Bezel | Stainless steel or Titanium | Titanium |
| Watch material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with steel rear cover | Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Strap material | Silicone | Nylon |
| Band options | Silicone, Suede, Fabric, Metal bands | Silicone and Sport loops |
| Size of the strap | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Water rating | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Swimming profiles | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running |
| Device storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Primary charging method | Garmin wire charger | Garmin wire charger |
| Solar charging | No | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC Payments | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
ECG
The Garmin ECG app received FDA approval on 12 January 2023. It was subsequently rolled out in the Venu 2 Plus smartwatches.
At the time of the launch of Epix Pro 2 in May 2023, the Garmin ECG app was unavailable for the smartwatch. Subsequently, in October 2023, support for the Garmin ECG app was added to the Epix Pro 2 smartwatches.
The Garmin ECG app helps in taking on-demand ECG or electrocardiogram readings. This helps in uncovering heart conditions of irregular rhythms or Atrial Fibrillation.
You can share the ECG readings with your medical practitioner.
The Enduro 2 series watch does not support the Garmin ECG app as of October 2023.
Battery
The battery backup provided by Enduro 2 is longer than the backup offered by Epix Pro 2 Sapphire. We look at the battery backup provided by both watches in different watch modes.
| Watch modes | Epix Pro 2 Sapphire backup | Enduro 2 backup |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | Up to 10 days (4 days on Always on display mode) | Up to 34 days / 46 days with solar |
| GPS mode | Up to 28 hours (20 hours always-on) | Up to 110 hours / 150 hours with solar |
| All Satellite Systems | Up to 21 hours (16 hrs always-on) | Up to 78 hours / 96 hours with solar |
| All Satellite Systems + Music | Up to 6 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| All Satellite Systems + Multi-band | Up to 13 hours (10 hrs always-on) | Up to 68 hours / 81 hours with solar |
| Max Battery GPS | Up to 49 hours | Up to 264 hours / 714 with solar |
| Expedition GPS | Up to 9 days | 77 days / 172 days with solar |
| Battery Saver Watch Mode | Up to 14 days | Up to 111 days / 550 days with solar |
The backup offered by Enduro 2 is considerably longer than Epix Pro 2 Sapphire smartwatch. Solar charging also contributes to the extended battery life of Enduro 2.
Additional activity profiles
Epix Pro 2 Sapphire smartwatch offers additional profiles. The exact profiles are shared below.
| Additional profiles | Epix Pro 2 Sapphire | Enduro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gym and Fitness equiment | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | – |
| Cycling | BMX | – |
| Outdoor recreation | Tennis, Pickleball | Water Skiing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Ice Skating, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery |
Hill score and Endurance score
Hill score and Endurance score are dynamic numbers that foretell your ability to undertake hill climbing or endurance sports.
Both these scores are part of the Epix Pro 2 Sapphire watches. However, Enduro 2 lacks the feature of Hill score and Endurance score.
Costs
Enduro 2 has a list price of $1099.99 and Garmin Epix Pro 2 Sapphire has a list price of $999.99.
Final verdict
If you need a solar watch, Enduro 2 is one of the best smartwatches around. By spending $100 more than Epix Pro 2 Sapphire, you get a solar watch with Power Sapphire glass.
Epix Pro 2 Sapphire is a lifestyle smartwatch with lots of features and functionality. It does have most features common with the Enduro 2 smartwatch.
For the following two reasons, you may prefer an Epix Pro 2 smartwatch over the Enduro 2 smartwatch:
- You do get the Garmin ECG app in the Epix Pro 2 series smartwatches.
- The AMOLED display of Epix Pro 2 affords a much better display experience than the Enduro 2 smartwatch.
So, an Epix Pro 2 does offer some significant improvements for the smartwatch user.
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