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Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2)
Product A: Apple
85 of 150 known
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Product B: Garmin
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82 of 141 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 46 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Battery lifeA: 36hB: 240hGarmin is 6.7 times higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 44 × 49 mm
- BGarmin: 42 × 42 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight (case only)
A61.3g
B47g
All 150 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
010-02802-01, 010-02802-11, 010-02802-15, 010-02802-20, 010-02803-01, 010-02803-11, 010-02803-21, 010-02803-30, 010-02804-01, 010-02804-11, 010-02804-21, 010-02804-301Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Part numbers of the 12 Pro SKUs on the Garmin UK listing: 010-02802-xx (42 mm), 010-02803-xx (47 mm) and 010-02804-xx (51 mm). The same page also lists the older epix (Gen 2) 010-02582-xx SKUs, which are not included. The manual groups the Pro editions as 010-02802-00, 010-02803-00 and 010-02804-00.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Apple Watch Ultra 26Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-ultra-vs-ultra-2Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.
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Launch price (US)
From $899.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
From €949.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026
Markets
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Colours
Silver with Whitestone Band, Slate Grey with Black Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Band, Soft Gold with Light Sand Band, Soft Gold with Cream Heathered Nylon Band, Titanium with Whitestone Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Leather Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Chestnut Leather Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Colorway names as printed in the Garmin UK listings, with the UK spelling Grey. Not every colour is sold in every region.
Segment
OS updates promised
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Case material
Case material (as published)
Aerospace-grade titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026
Fibre-reinforced polymer case with stainless steel bezel and steel rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Standard Edition: Overview text 42mm fibre-reinforced polymer case with a steel bezel and rear cover. Bezel material row: stainless steel. The Sapphire 47 and 51 mm rows give a titanium bezel and rear cover. The Sapphire 42 mm row lists a stainless steel or titanium bezel and the Overview text for it says titanium bezel and rear cover.
Back
Ceramic and sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026
Case dimensions
Height49Width44Thickness12mm(1.9 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Dimensions for 49mm: height 49 mm, width 44 mm, depth 12 mm.
Height42Width42Thickness14.1mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Physical size row: 42 x 42 x 14.1 mm (42 mm), 47 x 47 x 14.5 mm (47 mm) and 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm (51 mm). The page does not say whether the sensor bump is included. Base is the Standard 42 mm.
Weight (case only)
Durability
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Water resistance
10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Water rating row: 10 ATM.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.
Water resistance standard
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Dust and water rating
IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Certified IP6X dust resistant.
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Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-810 tests
Altitude, High temperature, Low temperature, Temperature shock, Immersion, Freeze/thaw, Shock, Vibration1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Footnote 15: tested against subsections for Altitude, High Temperature, Low Temperature, Temperature Shock, Immersion, Freeze/Thaw, Shock and Vibration.
Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
LTPO2 OLED Always-on Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026
Screen size
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1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Display size row: 1.2 inch (30.4 mm) diameter for 42 mm, 1.3 inch (33 mm) for 47 mm and 1.4 inch (35.56 mm) for 51 mm.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: display sizes 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 inch.
Resolution
Pixel density
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Display area
1,185mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 20261185 sq mm display area.
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Touchscreen
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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Touchscreen is listed in the headline features and the Overview text.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: touchscreen gestures.
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
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Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
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Software
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Latest OS
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Works with
Phone requirement
iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later at launch. The launch release also names iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Footnote 16: requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later.
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App store
Voice assistants
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Chipset
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Process
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CPU cores
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CPU configuration
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Max CPU clock
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GPU
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Low-power coprocessor
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Memory
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RAM
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Storage
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026
Garmin Elevate V5 wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors row: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. The V5 generation comes from the DC Rainmaker review.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: completely new optical HR sensor, Garmin Elevate V5.
ECG capability
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline features list the Garmin ECG App on every edition. Footnote: the ECG app is not available in all regions.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: the ECG feature came with an October 2023 firmware update. The hardware was in the watch at launch.
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
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Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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ECG app: Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/7451Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview footnote 1 on the UK page: the ECG app is a Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/745, for adults aged 22 and over, not available in all regions. No FDA clearance is stated on this page.
Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Blood oxygen app, ECG app, Irregular rhythm notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Blood Oxygen app and ECG app are listed. Footnote 5 adds irregular rhythm notification. ECG app availability and age limits apply. Cycle tracking and ovulation estimates are in the press release.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultraRead 10 October 2026Temperature-sensing for retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions in Cycle Tracking.
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Health and Wellness rows: constant heart rate, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, Training Readiness and Women's Health in Garmin Connect. ECG app listed in the headline features and subject to regional availability.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sleep statistics include sleep stages and a sleep score. Cycle tracking is in the Garmin Connect section.
Fitness features
Running dynamics, Running power, Interval workouts, Trackback3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultraRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 adds Stride Length, Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation and Running Power, Custom Workouts with intervals, and Backtrack.
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Training, running, swimming and mapping rows: VO2 Max, Training Load, Recovery Time, running dynamics and running power, pool and open water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, preloaded ski resort maps and 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Courses with turn-by-turn directions are an Overview feature card. Some running dynamics need a compatible accessory.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Viewing Route Directions: a list of turn-by-turn directions for a route.
Sport profiles
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Dive modes
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External sensors
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Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Rows: heart rate from an external HRM, compatible with Vector and Rally power meters, speed and cadence sensors, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.
Safety
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Fall detection
Car crash detection
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Emergency SOS
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Safety and tracking row: Live event sharing. LiveTrack is described in the manual and the press release.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety and Tracking Features: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. Live Event Sharing also needs a compatible Android phone.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Release lists LiveTrack.
Dedicated LED flashlight
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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: LED flashlight.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe mode on every size.
Positioning
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Positioning
L1 GPS, L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026L1 and L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.
Dual-band GNSS
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: Multi-band GPS. SatIQ feature card: multi-band GPS.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026SatIQ technology and multi-band signal reception with multi-GNSS.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: multiband GNSS is standard on all editions.
Offline maps
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sapphire Editions have Built-in mapping and Preloaded road and trail maps. Standard Edition has Downloadable cartography support, and DC Rainmaker says the same maps download over Wi-Fi.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Preloaded TopoActive maps are available on the Sapphire Editions.
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Cellular
No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026No cellular connectivity is listed. The Connectivity row names Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi only.6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-epix-pro-gen-2Read 20 October 2026Spec table for the 47 mm: Cellular No. Matches the maker's connectivity row. Its 79 g weight differs from the 78 g on the Garmin page, so only the maker value is stored.
4G bands
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5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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Audio
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Speaker
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Microphones
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Three-microphone array with beamforming and wind noise mitigation.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultraRead 10 October 2026Three built-in microphones.
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Calls on the watch
Music on the watch
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Controls
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Buttons
52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: LIGHT, UP·MENU, DOWN, START·STOP and BACK·LAP, plus the touchscreen.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: three buttons on the left and two on the right with a touchscreen.
Named operating buttons
Crown
Rotating bezel
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Claimed battery life
AApple Watch Ultra
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 36 |
| Low power | No | 60 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026Up to 36 hours and up to 18 hours with LTE. Footnote 9: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music over 36 hours. Only the 36 hour figure is stored here.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultraRead 10 October 2026Up to 36 hours of normal use. Low-power setting extends to up to 60 hours with Low Power Mode plus reduced GPS and heart rate readings, which came later in the fall of 2022.
BGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 240 |
| Always-on | No | 96 |
| Low power | No | 336 |
| GPS | No | 28 |
| GPS, always-on display | No | 20 |
| GPS, all systems | No | 21 |
| GPS, all systems, always-on display | No | 16 |
| GPS, dual-band | No | 13 |
| GPS, dual-band, always-on display | No | 10 |
| GPS, all systems with music | No | 6 |
| Max battery GPS | No | 49 |
| Expedition | No | 216 |
Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Specs Battery life rows per size. Smartwatch mode and always-on, Battery Saver Watch Mode, GPS Only, All Satellite Systems, All Satellite Systems plus Multi-band (each with always-on figures), All Satellite Systems plus Music, Max Battery GPS and Expedition GPS. Days are stored as hours. The manual is used for the music row of the 51 mm, see the manual note.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, Battery Information table. Wrist gesture figures are stored as the normal modes and the Always On figures as always-on modes. The music row has 19 h wrist gesture and 17 h always-on for the 51 mm, while the Garmin page prints 17 h. The manual is used, as the maker's document.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
36h
240h
AOD battery life (up to)
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96h
GPS mode (claimed)
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28h
Solar charging
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Charging method
Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026USB-C magnetic fast charging cable.
Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Charging method row: Garmin proprietary plug charger.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging the Watch: proprietary charging cable that plugs into the charging port, with a USB-A or USB-C end.
Charging guidance
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Max charging power (watch)
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Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
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Quick-release strap
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Strap system
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QuickFit 20 (42 mm), QuickFit 22 (47 mm), QuickFit 26 (51 mm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible rows.
Strap material
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Strap
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Strap sizes
AApple Watch Ultra
Not availableBGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Silicone band | 108 | 182 |
| Suede band | 108 | 175 |
| Fabric band | 108 | 189 |
| Metal band | 108 | 180 |
Regulatory
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FCC ID
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SAR limb (US)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Apple Watch Ultra, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111852Read 10 October 2026The case materials and the band types depend on the selection.
epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition | 42 mm, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026In the Box tab: watch, charging/data cable and documentation. Some Sapphire colourways add a second QuickFit band.
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026epix (Gen 2) Standard/Pro Series Owner's Manual, version 12, August 2025. It covers the epix (Gen 2) Standard Edition and the three Pro sizes.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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