Runneantes, we bring you one of those comparisons that you like so much. In today's post, we face two of the most acclaimed Heart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches with GPS from the American firm Garmin. We speak, nothing more and nothing less than the newly landed Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Epix 2
Two Heart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches with high-performance GPS that share many of the most advanced technologies of the firm but, at the same time, also have notable differences. In RUNNEA we have chosen to make a special "head to head" between both models in order to help you choose the device that best suits your needs, are you ready? Let's go with it!
Before starting this comparison, we must point out that both devices are at the top of the Garmin manufacturer's catalog. They are two of the top of the range models on the market.
Head to head between the Garmin Fenix 7 and the Garmin Epix 2
To talk about the Garmin Fenix 7 and the Garmin Epix 2 is to talk about two high-performance outdoor devices. Aimed at the most uncompromising sportsmen, they offer a battery life of more than 48 hours and both weigh less than 80 grams. Without further ado, we analyze the common points and main differences of both Garmin devices, take note!
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Epix 2: Common Points
Both devices stay true to their outdoor essence although they don't give up on offering effective monitoring of indoor activities. Here are some of the most important points in common between these Garmin models.
ABC sensors
Both the Garmin Fenix 7 and the Garmin Epix 2 incorporate sensors such as barometer, altimeter, compass, gyroscope, thermometer, among others. Sensors that allow you to improve monitoring and accuracy in the data offered to improve your performance. In addition, they are compatible with the most popular global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO).
Athlete profile
Both devices are aimed at the most intrepid outdoor athletes, who are looking for maximum efficiency and reliability in the monitoring of different libre activities.
Touchscreen display, wrist pulse and pulse oximeter
Both GPSHeart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches incorporate the latest technology from the U.S. company. They offer effective health monitoring, thanks to wrist heart rate and pulse oximetry (useful for calculating how well the body absorbs oxygen).
Functionalities
These devices share some functionalities such as pre-installed Topoactive maps of Europe, race forecast, real-time stamina level measurement, smart notifications and music apps and Contactless Payments with Garmin Pay, among others.
Storage
Special mention also deserves the memory and its storage capacity, 16GB in both devices. The 10 ATM water resistance is also common to both.
Screen resolution
Both models feature a large 1.3 diameter display, with a 260 x 260 pixel resolution and full color. However, the differences are more than noticeable when it comes to resolution; while the Fenix 7's display offers a resolution of 260 x 260 pixels, the Epix 2 achieves a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Epix 2: Main Differences
In this section we will try to point out the main differences between these two models. Differences that lie mainly to battery life, price and editions.... Let's get to it!
Battery life
One of the most prominent strengths in both devices. While the Garmin Fenix 7 offers up to 18 days of autonomy in smartwatch mode, the Epix 2 reduces it to 16 days. However, there is a noticeable difference in the different modes; for example, the Fenix 7 offers up to 40 hours of autonomy in GPS mode and up to 57 days in power saving mode. In the case of the Epix 2, the autonomy in GPS mode is 42 hours and, in power saving mode, up to 21 days.
There is also a notable difference in expedition GPS mode, while the latest update of the Fenix saga offers up to 40 days of autonomy, the Epix 2 reduces it to 14 days.
Editions
While the Fenix 7 saga bursts onto the scene with different versions: Garmin Fenix 7S, Garmin Fenix 7 Solar, Garmin Fenix 7X Solar, Garmin Fenix 7S Solar, the Garmin Epix 2 has onlytwo versions; the original and the Sapphire version.
Price
The RRP also marks the difference between these two devices. While the Garmin Fenix 7 lands on the market with an RRP of 699.99€, the Epix 2 lands with an RRP of 899.99€.
