Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) or Garmin Fenix 8?
Two watches close on their specs: 6 differences the brands publish.
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 10 days same for all
GPS battery life 28 h same for all
Multi-band GPS battery life 13 h 21 h
Navigation
Onboard maps not stated yes
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.2″ 1.3″
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass Gorilla Glass same for all
Case 42 mm 43 mm
Thickness 14.1 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 63 g 66 g
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel steel same for all
Water rating 10 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes same for all
Triathlon mode yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all
Flashlight yes same for all