Name: Epix
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 78184
Rating: 4.0 (43 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Epix 2 is incredibly flexible to configure
very decent heart rate measurement
The plans are really well prepared

The sheer level of customization possible is a bit staggering
tiny OLED is still too bright
The USB-based charging cable is also a bit on the short side

Screen resolution: 205, 148 px
Touchscreen: yes
Colour screen: yes
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: HRM chest strap included, Support for HRM chest strap
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Epix - Pros & Cons

Epix 2 is incredibly flexible to configure
very decent heart rate measurement
The plans are really well prepared
The training load over time is also interesting
Incredibly flexible user interface
Great battery life
works reliably in terms of your sleeping and waking times
Precise GPS tracking and accurate maps
Stamina display to be particularly exciting
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clean and it fits snugly
Responsiveness is very solid here
visibility is arguably better than a Fenix 7 at night
straightforward way to show the new Stamina features
quick and useful feedback
stress estimates reasonably accurate
it is fairly responsive for the most part
It worked fine on the first night
the AMOLED touch display is one excellent addition to the whole mix
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Garmin has really improved this gesture
Maps look great on the AMOLED display
wireless headphones to run phone-free is wonderfully simple and connectivity was solid
Epix battery life is competitive on paper
battery life is still good for single long-endurance stints
that the autonomy of the watch is superior
training at a steady pace and not too hard
Garmin has achieved a package that works perfectly
Epix track remains superior thanks to the multiband configuration
The experience has improved in many ways
the connection was reliable
The maps are much brighter and clearer
Topo maps are great and the touch screen means engaging with the maps is much improved
The larger screen and fast charging are worthy upgrades
Garmin platform is fantastic
It is a really nice feature
the weight is fine and it seems sturdy
The app is clear and easy to use
The material selection is nice and it's a superb training watch
clear AMOLED display is clear and uncluttered
Garmin intelligently saves on battery life
great battery life and was easy to read both indoors and outdoors
Scrolling when zoomed in worked well
it very simple and easy to use
reliable and relatively accurate
the heart rate monitor is excellent
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excellent accuracy and reliability
the data has made me more effective at training and resting
performance was very good
It can also be deactivated easily
the battery life is very good
tracking feature works well and is updated on a regular basis
a sleek titanium bezel and an impressively durable touchscreen
the sapphire crystal scratch-resistant screen proved
The size and weight I found absolutely fine
smaller
lighter and more comfortable
Garmin Epix is straightforward
great grandfather
crisp graphs and vivid maps
adequate rest and recovery in between
flexible
comfortable and easy to adjust
GPS signal faster and holds onto it easier
best Garmin watch for running
one of the best running watches to help you optimise recovery
still quite impressive
deliver everything and can deliver it with a very good battery life
the battery is good (not amazing
it s all delivered in an accessible package
Garmin Epix 2 is in every respect and in great detail
Stamina feature assumes correct nutrition and hydration over longer durations and
Elevation accuracy is also very good providing you get a good initial calibration
significantly quicker and more pleasant experience
a perfect and incredibly well communicated summary
adding breadth

The sheer level of customization possible is a bit staggering
tiny OLED is still too bright
The USB-based charging cable is also a bit on the short side
wet sleeve bouncing across the display can cause the activity view to switch
frustratingly slow on the old Fenix 6
it does not allow for wrist-based phone calls
No smaller S version available
Feature set can be overwhelming at first
No wireless charging supported
Garmin still does not support wireless charging in 2022
Garmin does or allows to extend battery life
Epix is a very expensive watch
s only recording a GPS point once every hour by default
lack of restful and deep sleep can affect your overall sleep quality
it does not track naps in any way
their travel sometimes feeling much more restricted than at other times
plugging in means to regular USB power port
the signal gets lost as you put your wrist in the water
that battery life takes a sizable hit
the Start/Stop button seems to be most regularly affected
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pouring with rain or you re wearing gloves
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Occasionally a trail will be missing
it was slow and tedious
come close to the brightness of even the weakest headlamp
feature is not available when in the hiking activity
scrolling redraws were much slower
the main one being the requirement to have a mobile signal
erratic and inaccurate numbers shown
It requires a mobile device to be connected
significantly more expensive than other watches we've
The strap can be slightly frustrating but not a deal-breaker
slightly lower weight takes the edge off the issue
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It s not uncommon for me to load up the run app
the watch vibrates every time it connects and disconnects
chunky and cumbersome to wear
Epix back in 2015 that was a bit clunky
Apple doesn t allow third parties to access messages
Garmin s new Elevate 4 sensor suite
Epix admittedly does look a bit big on me
the touchscreen is disabled during a workout to avoid accidental presses
lots of buzzing and a loud sound
radio announcer and DJ
max heart rate reads were often higher than a chest strap
Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar comes in pricier
Epix tended to drop way slower than a chest strap during intervals
Epix is essentially a Garmin Fenix
accuracy was hit and miss in our tests
It has nothing to do with the original model
the selected icons will then appear on the watch display
default the touch screen is disabled in all sport profiles
there is no solar charging version of the Garmin Epix
color memory-in-pixel display lacked contrast
it hard to get my head round the feature
slightly bulkier than your Apple Watch or Huawei Watch GT 3
strange HR and battery issues
the upgraded GPS on the base version EPIX2 was
tracking on the Apple Watch was disappointing especially moving
The range is unquestionably expensive
GPS battery life is slightly complicated
There s no mic for a voice assistant or calls
expensive
big
limited Garmin Pay bank support
lacking the polish you find from rivals with good screens
Sony misses the mark on a few points
Garmin will make the watch unusable for athletes
it is expensive
make phone calls
Garmin Connect IQ app
Epix is nearly twice as expensive as the base models for those watches
Garmin simply does not set the flag in the software
the screen is just not as easy to read
Garmin s lack of accuracy
It s also pretty boring to describe
dreary yet functional screen
Garmin watches took a little too long to find the GPS signal
the edges are a bit sharp
None support wi-fi 6E or charge faster
first weak point - the glass bezel

Garmin Epix - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	50 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	85 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Epix (GEN 2) Review 2 months In. Outstanding Legibility, Battery life, & Performance.

Garmin Epix - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	205 x 148 px
Touchscreen	yes
Colour screen	yes

Colour of product	Black
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	50

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Gender	Men's Women's
Width	2.0 in
Depth	2.1 in
Weight	3.0 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	HRM chest strap included Support for HRM chest strap
Distance meter	no
Alarm	yes
Altimeter	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Date display	yes
Speedometer	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Lithium-Ion
Battery life (running)	24.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	112.0 day

Garmin Epix - Q&A (6)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
What is better Epix or Fenix?
chet.bode
over 1 year ago
The screen on the Epix is much brighter and more vibrant than Fenix.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How do I set up Garmin EPIX?
trent
over 1 year ago
Power on the Garmin Epix by holding Light. Then Choose your language. And Pair the watch to your smartphone.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does Garmin EPIX have a speaker?
harley.stamm
over 1 year ago
No, The Garmin Epix doesn't have any speaker.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Does Garmin Epix have a microphone?
lovetta.hayes
over 1 year ago
No, The Garmin Epix offers neither a microphone nor speakers.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I answer a call on The Garmin Epix?
katia
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Epix have the ability to answer a call. But you must use your connected phone.
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catherine_auer
about 2 years ago
Is Garmin Epix a good watch?
kenneth.bins
about 2 years ago
Garmin Epix really the best high-end Garmin watch. It is the best watch on the market.
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Garmin Epix Garmin - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.3

Based on 12 reviews

Garmin Epix Garmin Epix (gen 2) review: Garmin’s best all-round sports watch

Expert Reviews

Published: 18.02.2022

Garmin Epix (gen 2) review: Garmin’s best all-round sports watch

5.0

With a fantastic AMOLED touchscreen, the Epix is a do-it-all smartwatch for those with active lifestyles and deep pockets

Garmin Epix Garmin epix (Gen 2) review: Fenix 7 meets Venu 2 in this stylish adventure smartwatch

Published: 18.01.2022

Garmin epix (Gen 2) review: Fenix 7 meets Venu 2 in this stylish adventure smartwatch

4.0

The second-generation Garmin epix combines everything that's great in the Fenix and Venu series and makes it 10 times sexier

Garmin Epix Garmin Epix review: rugged adventurer | Stuff

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Garmin Epix review: rugged adventurer | Stuff

The rugged fitness adventurer packs serious smartwatch screen appeal

Garmin Epix Garmin Epix (Gen 2) review: All new Epix brings the screen

Wareable

Published: 18.01.2022

Garmin Epix (Gen 2) review: All new Epix brings the screen

4.5

Our full and in-depth review of the Garmin Epix – Garmin's full AMOLED super watch

Garmin Epix Garmin Epix review: the ultimate adventure smartwatch?

the Guardian

Published: 04.04.2022

Garmin Epix review: the ultimate adventure smartwatch?

New top sports watch line gets slick OLED screen upgrade, but shorter battery life as a result

Tom's Guide

Published: 12.04.2022

Garmin Epix Gen 2 review

4.0

The Garmin Epix gen 2 smartwatch looks amazing and lasts forever on a charge

TechRadar

Published: 15.02.2022

Garmin Epix (Gen 2) review

4.5

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Garmin Epix Garmin Epix Review: Finally, a Sports Watch With an Amazing Screen

CNET

Published: 21.02.2022

Garmin Epix Review: Finally, a Sports Watch With an Amazing Screen

4.2

The Epix is easy to recommend if you want a watch with a great-looking screen and extensive activity tracking features. But it doesn't come cheap.

Garmin Epix Garmin Epix 2 review: making me a touchscreen convert

The Verge

Published: 16.02.2022

Garmin Epix 2 review: making me a touchscreen convert

4.0

The Epix 2 is better than Garmin’s more expensive Fenix 7 for most people.

DC Rainmaker

Published: 18.01.2022

Garmin Epix In-Depth Review

No, this isn’t your grandfather's Epix from 2015, but rather, this is Garmin’s new 2nd gen Epix that effectively takes an Epix and elevates it with a full AMOLED color touchscreen display. Now, Garmin officially calls it just ‘Epix’,

aBlogtoWatch

Published: 20.02.2022

Watch Review: Garmin Epix Generation 2 'Premium Active Smartwatch' | aBlogtoWatch

The Garmin Epix (Generation 2) is one of the latest high-end smartwatches from Garmin. As someone who has reviewed a number of Garmin smartwatches, I was immediately delighted by what Garmin did with the Epix and how the product has evolved. I also reviewed this Garmin “Premium Active Smartwatch” not long after spending a lot […]

Garmin Epix Garmin's New Epix Is an Absurdly Excellent Fitness Watch

Gizmodo

Published: 24.02.2022

Garmin's New Epix Is an Absurdly Excellent Fitness Watch

With a stunning screen, excellent health-tracking, and all the GPS sports features you've come to love from Garmin, the Epix is the best watch I've ever used.