Garmin Epix 2

At RUNNEA we do nothing but present the new releases from Garmin, and they are welcome, because each one is more powerful, and the renowned American brand surpasses itself. So, the newest on the market is the second generation of the Garmin Epix, which we will now break down all its strong points. We have already told you that this model is the best of the best from Garmin.

This Garmin Epix 2 is a GPS sports watch that does not flake in design, features, quality to offer the total training device so that you have at your disposal everything you need when it comes to get your most athletic, adventurous and intrepid side in both outdoor sports and indoor training. All this with that qualitative leap that brings the high quality AMOLED screen.

Most outstanding features of the Garmin Epix 2

As you will see below, the truth is that Garmin is not making it easy, because with the new Garmin Epix 2 and the Garmin Fenix 7 in hand the choice is really complicated. In the RUNNEA TEAM there are divided opinions about it, so the final decision is yours. However, to help you in this difficult decision, we tell you everything you need to know about this Garmin Epix 2

Design and quality

We've already let you know that the main novelty of this Garmin Epix 2 with respect to other premium watches from the American brand - read the Garmin Fenix 7 family, for example - is that this model includes the 1.3 AMOLED screen, touch, full color and always on. Something that will allow you to use the device under the sun's rays and on a bright day. Add to that its high resolution of 416 x 416 pixels.

On the other hand, the formula of combining buttons and touch interface makes this Garmin Epix 2 a perfect model to work in any type of environment and under any type of condition.
It can not be left in the inkwell the possibility of giving a leap of quality to its design by adding to the set a sapphire screen, titanium bezel and even stainless steel bezel. Design, technology and performance in equal parts.

Battery life

Speaking of a Garmin GPS sports watch, it is inevitable to refer to the autonomy and duration of its battery as one of its great strengths. Thus, the Garmin Epix 2 features all these battery modes:

• Smart watch: up to 16 days (6 days always on).
• Energy-saving watch mode: up to 21 days.
• GPS only: up to 42 hours (30 hours always on).
• All satellite systems: up to 32 hours (24 hours always on).
• All satellite systems + multiband systems: up to 20 hours (15 hours always on).
• All satellite systems + music: up to 10 hours9 hours always on).
• GPS with maximum battery usage: up to 75 hours.
• Expedition GPS: up to 14 days.

TopoActive maps

Safe and reliable navigation with the TopaActive maps download, which thanks to the Wi-fi connection you will have all the continents on your wrist. There will be no route that will resist you, because you can visualize the slopes, terrain contours, peaks, coastlines, rivers and lakes, among other geographical features.

Everything you need to know about the Garmin Epix 2 in four keys

Health under control

Wearing the Garmin Epix 2 on your wrist means you have the option to better understand your body with constant monitoring of your health and well-being. Not only its specific functions of stress tracking and sleep assessment, but also hydration and respiration tracking with breathing monitoring techniques come standard on this smartwatch. Plus, the pulse oximetry acclimatization function to measure the degree to which your body absorbs oxygen.

Performance

Everything you need in each of your training sessions, this second generation Garmin Epix is able to measure it to offer you your progression as an athlete. Its advanced training features make it one of the most interesting options as far as high-end watches are concerned.

You have at your disposal a wide range of pre-installed physical activities, from running and trail running, through swimming and cycling, to surfing and indoor climbing. In addition to VO2 Max, real-time Stamina levels, this second version of Epix includes performance metrics, running forecast and recovery monitoring. Training suggestions with animated sessions, and even high-intensity HIIT workouts fit right in. This Garmin Epix 2 will help you maintain your fitness at all times.

Adapted to any adventure

There is also no adventure that resists this Garmin Epix 2, because, among its many functions, stand out TopoActive maps of several continents to bring out the explorer in you and go to the next level.

Of course, as a premium watch, this GPS multisport watch includes turn-by-turn navigation functions, as well as round-trip routes. All designed to help you discover the best routes wherever you are.

As standard, and how could it be otherwise, this Epix 2 is compatible with the most popular global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO). To this we must add those practical ABC sensors: barometer, altimeter, compass, gyroscope, thermometer, and even the ambient light sensor, among others.

Permanently connected

Smart notifications and Garmin Pay, the contactless payment solution, make this Garmin Epix 2 a perfect choice for your day-to-day life. But it doesn't end there, because it also plays and stores music up to 2,000 songs, as well as accessing Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music premium accounts. Apart from all this, the watch also includes tracking and security features, such as the integrated incident detection function.

What are the technical specifications of the Garmin Epix 2?

• Dimensions: 47 x 47 x 145 mm.
• Weight: 76 grams (case only: 53 g) // Sapphire Editions: 70 g (case only: 47 g).
• Lens material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX. Sapphire edition with sapphire crystal.
• Bezel Material: Passivated Stainless Steel.
• Strap material: Silicone.
• Display size (W/HD): 13 diameter (33.02 mm).
• Screen resolution (W/HD): 416 x 416 pixels.
• Memory: 16 GB. Sapphire Editions: 32 GB.
• Water resistant: 10 ATM.
• Sensors: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.
• Barometric altimeter.
• Compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer and pulse oximetry acclimatization.
• Ambient light sensor.
• Music playback and storage up to 2,000 songs.