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2024-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Only watch I will ever buy again

Best watch I've ever seen and experienced. Unbelievable features. Happy with watch in every aspect.

MikeTee123

2024-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great watch!

I recently bought the Epix 2 about a month ago, this has been my second Garmin watch. What drew me to the Epix was its sophisticated and classic look. The watch has performed great as an everyday day time piece and has some wonderful features. After trying several other smart watches, none of which lasted as long as my first garmin, I came back to the Garmin family and have been extremely satisfied and impressed with the quality of this watch. I highly recommend.

Mike 9.

2024-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fitness tracker

I have been wearing my Garmin Epix gen 2 since Christmas 2022. It is a good fitness tracker, but not smart watch. It serves the purpose well. The only issue is I don't get chance to wear my other watches.

HotdocNYC

2024-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Capable Watch

Watch is loaded with features! I love the 14+ day battery life! My old watch needed charged almost every day. Everything seems to function as advertised. If I have one complaint it's that the stair counter works by changes in altitude rather than by accelerometer. Seems To miss entire flights inside the gym. Very pleased overall with the purchase.

RayJ

2024-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

Love the battery life, size and weight bought the titanium band and it's working perfectly

Bob1958

2024-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

So much data!

The epix2 has so many data options! Still figuring it out and trying not to lock it up again and lose a few hours worth of key metrics.

Gma-2019

2024-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Epix is awesome, with some drawbacks

Overall, love the watch. Generally speaking, Garmin has a great format with all the data you want. The connection with my phone is not always reliable, however. And, the way Garmin calculates calories makes no sense. I'll do a workout and the stats will show my active calories burned in the workout. However, the active calories in the workout are never included in the daily total calorie burn on Garmin Connect. I've contacted Garmin several times for an explanation and have yet to receive one that makes any sense.

Nick 1.

2024-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Battery life not as advertised

I had looked at the Epix and read / watched reviews for 7 months before I pulled the trigger and I must say it is mostly a great watch with great features. The biggest feature that drew me to the Epix was the advertised battery life combined with the Amoled display of 6 days in always on mode. But having had the watch for over 2 months now the only time I ever got to 6 days was with the display off where it should get to 13 days. Settings are pretty much factory and my workouts barely ever get to 1 hour per day. I have been trying different settings for several weeks now to no avail.

Mike0815

2024-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Replaced my Apple watch this

Does everything I wanted from my Apple Watch AND I do not need to charge it every day or push a button to tell it I'm jumping in the pool!

Hylandtad

2024-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great battery and lots of customization

I've been using this for about a month now and it is very good. Battery lasts about 2 weeks with normal use and workouts.

Flipper Y.

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features and battery life

I bought this a few weeks ago and am thrilled with its features/battery life. I still feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of what it is capable of

johnoneiliv

2024-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow!

What a step up from my garmin fenix 5. Love every thing about it.

ironmac

2024-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quite an upgrade

I upgraded from fenix 6 sapphire recently and I am quite pleased with the new features and display

Mela

2024-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Love the features, bluetooth still not great

I've had the Epix for about a month now (used to have a Fenix 5). Love the quick access to the weather, training matrix steps, heart rate sleep score, HRV status, music controls (which I really like) and a few other stats. Battery life is really good but I do not use it for navigation. I was hoping that the bluetooth technology would have gotten better since the Fenix 5 but it has not. The Epix disconnects from my phone when the watch is on my wrist and my phone is in my back pocket. RIDICULOUS! Overall, I do like the Epix and can't wait to use it more, like on a hike.

Weegie

2024-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It does everything I want!

I purchased this watch to upgrade my Garmin Forerunner 955 solar as I wanted the maps for hiking and backpacking. I read and watched a lot of reviews before making my decision. I was worried about the battery life on the epix (Gen 2) but I didn't need to worry. I don't use always on display and I can, at times, easily get 10 days of battery life. This includes following a course and using gps as well as recording workouts almost daily. When I'm out on backpacking trips I might need to bring my charger but with the added benefit of maps I don't mind. Really happy with my decision to get this watch.

MLB51282

2024-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic watch

Picked up every swing on the golf course, tracks work outs and looks sharp!

Sheament

2024-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great watch!

The Epic is my 3rd Garmin. I also have the Forunner 745. I love both watches. I use the 745 for races as it is a smaller/lighter watch. Love all the features the Epic has and that the battery last much longer.

Supa

2024-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super tough and all the data you would ever want

I have had this watch for more than a year now and have not been nice to it at all, yet it doesn't have any scratches or knocks or anything. The battery life is incredible, I can do a triathlon and not charge it for an another week and will still have battery left. If you aren't sure about this watch, stop thinking about it and go get it. It takes some serious abuse and has data on everything.

Mike71

2024-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Long battery life

This watch is rugged and surprisingly light for its size. I changed the band to a nylon hook and loop style and sleep with it on every night. I barely even notice it.

GG V.

2024-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good improvement over previous Fenix 6

Battery life WAY better. Adding color really helps visibility. Tracking heart rate, especially during activities is somewhat better but still requires a precise fit on the wrist and a tight wrap, tighter than comfortable, not quite a tournaquet but almost .. blood supply to my hand is definitely lowered. Still, beats wearing chest straps and all the problems there.

SOM3GUY

2024-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent watch

I love everything about the Epix 2. Battery life is awesome.

Kelly L.

2024-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this watch!

I love garmin products and the Epix is now my favorite. The colorful display is so nice and the watch offers so much data. It's a great tool for any tool bag. I am very impressed with the battery life evergreen with the display. I would highly recommend the Epix.

JessH7

2024-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

The Epix 2 is a major step up and a terrific watch. Defiantly worth the investment and time to learn all that it can do.

Stephen w.

2024-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

This is my 3rd Garmin watch (Fenix and D2 Air). I was debating getting another, but am really glad I did. Every new watch I get has improved features and interface. I especially like the run/walk tracking features. Highly recommend, especially when they have a $450 off deal!

Bulldawg88

2024-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So much to learn

When I got the offer to get this watch, I felt that I couldn't pass it up. I had my Fenix5S for about 5 years and really appreciated its durability. The Epix has the touch screen and I find it a lot more interesting to get the information I want off of the watch (like the weather of the day, some of the basic workout information (average heart rate, power, etc)). I am trying to recover from an Achilles Tendon problem that has derailed my training and that is tempering my review. I enjoy being able to get my Spotify playlists on the watch and listen without needing to drag a phone along. It wasn't a simple process to get the Spotify app on the watch but it was doable. The morning report is pretty cool. Overall, this is a feature packed watch that I hope I can make the most of with my training. The screen has pretty decent resolution and colors.

MonteA

2024-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Amoled display is great and watch is solid overall

Great watch with some incredible features (Amoled display, glances, HRV, PulseOX, and other training information). If the training data from my Garmin 830 fed easily into the Epix Gen 2 for cycling ability and VO2 max, it would be a 5star rating.

Hawk

2024-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Pleasantly surprised

I upgraded from a 920xt. I know. I was overdue. I was the type to only wear for training. It was a tank and still is and is why I stick with Garmin. I also have an iwatch and am an iPhone user. Bottomline, most impressed with the battery life and screen clarity and brightness. Makes iwatch seem like generations back. Garmin makes the superior training watch. I am a triathlete. The iwatch is a better partner for your iphone, although i do not miss it or feel like i need to go back to it whatsoever. I am actually looking to probably gift it or sell the iwatch. I do have the white band and its eye catching and looks sharp but it does attract the dirt and grime. I already told the kids its a great father's day idea to put some new or different color garmin bands on the gift idea list. The Epix synced up with my sensors on all my training equipment easily. There is a little learning curve to the buttons and customization but nothing crazy.

Ravrude

2024-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good features

I purchased the Epix (gen 2) as an upgrade to my Fenix 5. Good watch with several features that Fenix 5 does not have. Got in on sale but if the Fenix 7 had been on sale at same price I probably would have purchased that since the display is better.

Richie R.

2024-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vivid display, awesome fitness tracker

I've been bouncing back and forth between the Fenix and Apple Watch for years, and the Epix has far and away the most beautiful display. The navigation features and pre loaded maps are what make this watch better than the Apple Watch Ultra. As long as you're willing to trade voice to text capabilities from your watch, you'll get a 15 day battery life, on a lightweight watch, with a bright display, and a ton of info at your fingertips.

ProbablyOutsideSomewhere

2024-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

In love with this thing

I have all the data i could ever want. My favorite part is the map feature when tracking and posting my activities. Could not be happier

Alexisabeast24

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch Specifications

  • Smartwatch mode battery life

    Up to 16 days (gesture)/up to 5 days (always-on)

  • GPS mode battery life

    Up to 42 hours (gesture)/up to 30 hours (always-on)

  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • UPC Code

    753759280994

About Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

FEATURED REVIEWS

Only watch I will ever buy again

By MikeTee123

Best watch I've ever seen and experienced. Unbelievable features. Happy with watch in every aspect.

Great watch!

By Mike 9.

I recently bought the Epix 2 about a month ago, this has been my second Garmin watch. What drew me to the Epix was its sophisticated and classic look. The watch has performed great as an everyday day time piece and has some wonderful features. After trying several other smart watches, none of which lasted as long as my first garmin, I came back to the Garmin family and have been extremely satisfied and impressed with the quality of this watch. I highly recommend.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

WEAR EPIX. BE EPIC.

Regardless of your fitness goals, the epix premium active smartwatch has what you need to help you get there.

DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

The stunning 1.3” always-on AMOLED display brings your watch to life, even under bright sunlight.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

BATTERY LIFE

Get up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 42 hours in GPS mode.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS

Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and map features.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The watch constantly samples your heart rate3 and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities — even while swimming.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

PULSE OX

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to estimate how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

HEALTH SNAPSHOT™ FEATURE

Log a 2-minute session to record key stats, including heart rate, heart rate variability, Pulse Ox2, respiration and stress. Then generate a report with those stats to share via the Garmin Connect™ app on your compatible smartphone.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day, during sleep and during breathwork and yoga activities.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SLEEP SCORE AND ADVANCED SLEEP MONITORING

Get a full breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages. View it all on a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score and insights.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

STRESS TRACKING

Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. You can even have an auto goal for hydration that adjusts based on how much you sweat during activities.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING

Optimize your body’s energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

ANIMATED WORKOUTS

This watch features easy-to-follow, animated cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates workouts you can view on the watch screen. Choose from preloaded animated workouts, or download more from the Garmin Connect™ online community when paired with your compatible device.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SPORTS APPS

Use preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing, surfing, indoor climbing and more.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

GARMIN COACH

These free adaptive training plans feature guidance from expert coaches and adapt to you and your goals. Workouts sync right to your watch from Garmin Connect.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

HIIT WORKOUTS

Use this activity profile with different timers to track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY

A first-of-its-kind PacePro feature helps keep you on pace with grade-adjusted guidance as you run a course.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Based on your running history and overall fitness level, this feature provides an estimate of what your pace could be for the distance you want to run. Trend data shows how your training is having an impact over time.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

PERFORMANCE METRICS

View advanced training metrics that include estimates for running dynamics, VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

VO2 MAX

Train smarter with VO2 max, an indicator of how you can expect to perform. It adjusts for trail running and accounts for changes in performance that could be caused by heat or altitude.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUT

View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect™ smartphone app calendar.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

REAL-TIME STAMINA

Use this real-time stamina data to track and manage your exertion — and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

MTB DYNAMICS

Track the details of every ride with mountain biking metrics plus specialized Grit™ and Flow™ measurements that rate trail difficulty and how smoothly you descend, giving you a score to beat next time.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

RECOVERY TIME

After each workout, recovery time lets you know when you’ll be ready for another hard workout. It even accounts for training intensity and factors such as stress, daily activity and sleep.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SURF-READY FEATURES

This watch works with the Surfline® widget to give you tides, wave height, wind and surf rating for the five nearest locations and also works with the Surfline Sessions™ app to create videos of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

BACKCOUNTRY SKI

Stay informed when you’re in the snow. This preloaded profile helps distinguish between skiing and climbing. It shows metrics specific to either ascent or descent.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

HRV STATUS

Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through heart rate variability while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics™ team.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

TRAINING STATUS

Using new indicators such as HRV status, your recent exercise history and performance, get insight into your overall effort — and whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

RACE WIDGET

Get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine whether it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY

Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology on the Sapphire Editions ensures the best positioning accuracy in the environment while also optimizing the device’s battery life.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

Use the ClimbPro ascent planner to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain — as well as descents and flats.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

ACCLIMATION

This widget shows your current elevation, acclimated elevation and correlated Pulse Ox2, heart rate3 and respiration rate, so you can see how you’re holding up to the current elevation.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

GOLF COURSES

Access full-color CourseView maps for more than 42,000 golf courses around the world, and get touch targeting and the PlaysLike Distance feature.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SKI MAPS

Hit the slopes with preloaded topographical maps and use SkiView™ maps to view run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

ROUND-TRIP ROUTING

Enter a distance you want to travel, and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline™ popularity routing helps you find the best local paths.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION

Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions, which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

MUSIC APPS

Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts (subscription may be required). Use your wireless headphones for phone-free listening.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

STOCKS TRACKER

Keep track of up to 50 of your favorite stocks4 — right from your wrist. Easily check your stocks at a glance to monitor their prices and trends throughout the day.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store when paired with your compatible device.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or — during select outdoor activities — automatically with built-in incident detection5.

Garmin Connect App

See your stats, track your goals utilizing the Garmin Connect app and your compatible smart phone.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch

Wear epix (Gen 2), be epic. With epix, the premium active smartwatch, you can take on every day with the stunning AMOLED display and up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. Stay connected with smart features, music storage and get even more functionality on the wrist with Garmin Pay contactless payments in supported countries and payment networks.

Understand your body with 24/7 health and wellness monitoring features that track Pulse Ox, heart rate, respiration and more (this device is intended to be an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device). Train how you want with 30+ built-in sports apps, and take it further with performance metrics and Garmin Coach training plans. When you're ready for adventure, you can download TopoActive mapping via Wi-Fi connectivity, or get it preloaded on Sapphire editions. Plus, Sapphire editions support multi-band GNSS technology for stronger, better, more accurate positioning in challenging environments.

Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch Features

  • Smartwatch for your athletic lifestyle, featuring 1.3" always-on, bright AMOLED display; select models feature a sapphire display and titanium bezel
  • 24/7 health and wellness monitoring features deliver estimates for Pulse Ox, heart rate, respiration, stress and advanced sleep monitoring (this device is intended to be an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device)
  • With a supported country and payment network, leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go
  • Train your way with built-in sports apps for all the ways you move, performance metrics and Garmin Coach adaptable training plans
  • Multi-band GNSS technology delivers better, more accurate positioning in challenging environments
  • Download TopoActive mapping via Wi-Fi connectivity, or get it preloaded on Sapphire editions
  • Take on the slopes with preloaded SkiView maps for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts
  • Golf with CourseView maps for more than 42,000 golf courses
  • Navigate with added map themes and navigation sensors
  • Smartwatch mode battery life: up to 16 days (gesture)/up to 5 days (always-on)
  • GPS mode battery life: up to 42 hours (gesture)/up to 30 hours (always-on)

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Multi-band GNSS technology delivers better, more accurate positioning in challenging environments
  • Download TopoActive mapping via Wi-Fi connectivity, or get it preloaded on Sapphire editions
  • Take on the slopes with preloaded SkiView maps for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts
  • Golf with CourseView maps for more than 42,000 golf courses

What's in the box:

  • Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty