| Use | Fitness , Running , Cycling , Swimming/Diving , Outdoor/Mountain , Triathlon , Crossfit , Hiking , Trail |
| Options | GPS , Touch screen , Colour screen , Maps , Pulse on wrist |
| Sensors | Altimeter , Thermometer , Oximeter , Barometer |
| Connections | Bluetooth , WI-FI , NFC |
| Battery life (GPS Mode) | 48-mas |
At RUNNEA we present the new releases from Garmin, and they are welcome, because each one is more powerful than the last, and the renowned American brand surpasses itself. So, the newest on the market is the second generation of the Garmin Epix, the strong points of which we will now break down. 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 or quality to offer a total training device so you have at your disposal everything you need when it comes to getting your most athletic, adventurous and intrepid side in both outodoor sports and indoor training. All this with that qualitative leap that the high quality AMOLED screen brings.
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
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 make this Garmin Epix 2 a perfect model to work in any type of environment and under any conditions.
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. Design, technology and performance in equal parts.
Speaking of a Garmin GPS sports watch, it is inevitable to talk about the autonomy and duration of its battery as one of its great strengths. Thus, the Garmin Epix 2 features all these battery modes:
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.
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.
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 catalog 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.
There is no adventure that resists this Garmin Epix 2, because, among its many functions, the TopoActive maps of several continents stand out 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 must be added those practical ABC sensors: barometer, altimeter, compass, gyroscope, thermometer, and even the ambient light sensor, among others.
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.