Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm vs Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm (2023, listed at $899) and Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar (2023, listed at $899) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm
AMOLED multisport flagship — built-in LED flashlight, full TopoActive maps, 16-day battery.
Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar
Solar-extended fenix — sapphire crystal, 22-day battery, full topo maps and built-in flashlight.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm wins on weight (70 g vs 73 g) and tracked features (7 vs 6); Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar wins on battery life (22 days vs 16 days).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm | Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 16 days | 22 days |
| Weight | 70 g | 73 g |
| List price | $899 | $899 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 6 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running | multisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (6)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Only Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm (1)
- AMOLED display
Only Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm if…
- You want a lighter watch: 70 g vs 73 g.
- You need AMOLED display, which the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar only works with Android.
- You want a bright AMOLED screen.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 70 g.
- • You are watching your budget — the list price is $899.
Pick the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar if…
- You want fewer charges: about 22 days per charge vs 16 days.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm only works with Android.
- You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 73 g.
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm or the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar?
The Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar has the longer rated battery life: about 22 days per charge against 16 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm or the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar?
They have the same list price ($899) in our database. Check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm and Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 47mm or the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
Not sure either is right for you?
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