Garmin epix (Gen 2) Premium Smartwatch

Premium Active Smartwatch

Wear epix, 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, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments¹ and music storage. Understand your body with 24/7 health and wellness monitoring features that track Pulse Ox², heart rate³, respiration and more. 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

Features of epix (Gen 2):

New Features as of December 6, 2023

NEW! NAP DETECTION

This feature helps you get the most out of your naps — letting you automatically track or log your nap times to see how they benefit your body. Check recommended times and duration for insight into how your  napping habits fit into a healthy lifestyle.

NEW! BODY BATTERY ENERGY ENHANCEMENTS

Get even more details and personal insights on how sleep, naps, daily activities and high stress specifically impact your energy. You’ll also get an evening daily summary recapping your energy used throughout the  day.

NEW! SKI ACTIVITY ENHANCEMENTS

When the auto-tracking of ski runs is enabled, you’ll get a recording of metrics — such as heart rate, time, elevation and more — during your skiing. The activity will still record automatically when you’re are skiing downhill and will now pause when on a chairlift.

NEW! SMART NOTIFICATION IMAGE SUPPORT

If you’re connected to an Android phone, you can now view photos directly from your smartwatch screen.

New Features as of September 5, 2023

NEW! ENDURANCE SCORE

This feature measures your ability to sustain prolonged efforts and combines training data from all of your athletic pursuits to help you understand how training impacts your overall endurance. This dynamic measurement uses your VO2 max, short-term/long-term training loads and other factors to gauge your fitness progress beyond just VO2 max

NEW! NEW ACTIVITY PROFILES

Get better at whatever with new preloaded activity profiles for team sports ranging from football, baseball and basketball to soccer, rugby, hockey, lacrosse and more — plus racket sports, boxing and others.

NEW! RELIEF SHADING

Digital elevation model data is used to create a 3D look with color and topographic shading on the map, making terrain and elevation changes easier to interpret than contour lines alone.

NEW! WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS

Use your smartwatch* to make informed weather decisions by viewing the latest map overlays for precipitation, cloud cover, temperature and wind data on your wrist.
*When paired with your compatible smartphone

NEW! MUSCLE MAPS FOR PILATES, HIIT, CARDIO

See what muscles you’re working for HIIT, cardio, Pilates and strength workouts. Preview the muscle groups that your custom or preset workouts will impact, then review your stats post-workout in the Garmin Connect™ app.

NEW! WORKOUTS APP

Easily find and organize workouts across all your athletic pursuits — including daily suggested workouts plus those downloaded or created in the Garmin Connect app. Follow up with a review of workout history directly from your device.

NEW! HILL SCORE

This feature measures your capability for running uphill and evaluates your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history. It measures your running strength on steep ascents and running endurance on long ascents and provides a score based on your performance over time.

NEW! GAMING ACTIVITY

Like gaming in your spare time? This activity integrates with the GameOn™ app to provide biometric-based data that helps you understand your optimal stress zone, plan breaks with a game power feature and view Body Battery™ energy levels to play at your best.

NEW! FISH FORECAST

Using a celestial database to track sun and moon rise/set times, relative position to your location and more, this app offers suggestions for the best days and times for fishing success.

NEW! RED SHIFT

Change display colors to shades of red with RedShift Mode to better acclimate to darker conditions and reduce sleep cycle disturbance

NEW FEATURES AS OF FEBRUARY, 2023:

NEW! UNIFIED TRAINING STATUS

TrueUp™ physio data synchronization will now unify training features including training status, training load, load focus and HRV status for users with multiple compatible devices. You can designate a primary device in order to have more consistent training data so you can train smarter. This includes users with multiple compatible smartwatches or those with a compatible smartwatch and Edge® 1040 device.

NEW! JET LAG ADVISER

Track your stats for water skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing and tubing. These new watersport activity profiles detect when you’re moving or waiting for the boat, with the ability to view previous runs during and after an activity in the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app.

NEW! WAKESPORTS ACTIVITIES

To manage efforts, receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run —now with no additional accessory required.

NEW! SAIL EXPEDITION

Use the new sail expedition activity profile to take your adventure further by recording a multiday activity with a reduced need to charge. Sensors and accessories are turned off to maximize battery life while still  tracking your GPS location once an hour.

NEW! SUNRISE/SUNSET GLANCE ENHANCEMENTS

Know when to begin an adventure or set up camp before dark with daily indications for sunrise and sunset times. An altitude graph gives reference to the height of the sun in the sky. You can also see the sun’s position overlayed on a map to show its position relative to your own — giving you the ability to understand the position of the sky at different times of the day.

NEW! BACKCOUNTRY SKI/SNOWBOARD ENHANCEMENTS

This preloaded profile now automatically distinguishes between descending and climbing, so you can start tracking and leave it running all day long.

NEW FEATURES AS OF NOVEMBER, 2022:

NEW! BACKCOUNTRY SNOWBOARD

This preloaded profile helps distinguish between snowboarding and climbing. It shows metrics specific to either ascent or descent.

NEW! AUTO REST (ULTRARUN)

During an ultrarun activity, the watch automatically keeps track of time spent at an aid station or checkpoint—no need to worry about pausing the run activity.

NEW! GRADE ADJUSTED PACE

Whether running uphill or downhill, runners can now see their equivalent flat ground pace, making it easy to maintain an even effort over various terrain.

NEW! WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWER (WITHOUT ACCESSORY)

To manage efforts, receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run —now with no additional accessory required.

NEW! DISC GOLF

Track stats with the new dedicated disc golf activity. And for those who want to keep score and get the distance to the basket for more than 14,000 disc golf courses on the wrist – try out the UDisc Connect IQ app.

NEW! MORNING REPORT

Coming to more devices this quarter, morning report gives daily workout suggestions, information about last night’s sleep and HRV status, plus when paired with a smartphone, the day’s weather. The report can be customized so athletes can view only the details they want to see.

NEW! NEXTFORK MAP GUIDE

See the distance to the next trail intersection as well as the name of the upcoming trail.

DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

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

TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS

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

HIIT WORKOUTS

This activity profile tracks your high-intensity interval training workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.

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.

REAL-TIME STAMINA

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

MULTI-BAND GNSS SUPPORT

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO). With the Sapphire edition, get superior accuracy using technology previously only available to the military. Access multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites for improved position accuracy in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically don’t penetrate.

SKIVIEW™ MAPS

Take on the slopes with preloaded SkiView maps, and view run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide.

MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS

Download TopoActive maps via Wi-Fi® connectivity from around the world — or get your local region preloaded on the Sapphire Solar edition watches — to keep your explorations on track. View terrain contours, elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes and other geographical features.

UP AHEAD

Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead. View performance metrics, split times and distance/elevation — plus a summary of key trail points coming up.

SKIVIEW™ MAPS

Take on the slopes with preloaded SkiView maps, and view run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide.

BACKCOUNTRY SKI

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

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.

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

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

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 detection⁴.

SURF-READY FEATURES

Works with the Surfline Sessions™ feature, which creates a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline® camera⁴. So you can watch them later and see how you did with your Surfline Sessions subscription

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.

DAILY WORKOUT SUGGESTIONS

For training guidance that takes you and your fitness level into account, get daily run and ride recommendations based on your current training load and training status.

PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY

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

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

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

PERFORMANCE METRICS

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

ABC SENSORS

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

GOLF COURSE MAPS

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

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.

PULSE OX SENSOR

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor² uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

SLEEP SCORE AND ADVANCED SLEEP

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.

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.

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.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

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

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. When auto goal is enabled, you’ll even see estimated sweat loss after an activity, and your goal will adjust accordingly.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

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

MUSIC APPS

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

GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payment solution through participating providers.

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store on your compatible
smartphone.

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.

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.

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

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

XC SKI DYNAMICS

When paired with the HRM-Pro™ chest strap (sold separately), the ski power metric helps measure the actual exercise load of your cross-country workouts.

¹View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information at Garmin.com/GarminPay/banks
²This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
³Activity Tracking and Fitness Metric Accuracy
⁴When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble