Amazfit Bip 5 vs Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 44mm, where the Amazfit Bip 5 starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Amazfit Bip 5 gives you more presence.
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm wears larger than the Amazfit Bip 5 (42mm vs 38mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Amazfit Bip 5 is the slimmer of the two (11.2mm vs 14.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Amazfit Bip 5 feels lighter (26g vs 63g, case only).
The Amazfit Bip 5 is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 356 38mm watches in the database.
Among the 661 42mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm is thicker than 80% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm is 4mm wider, 3.9mm shorter, 2.9mm thicker and 37g heavier than the Amazfit Bip 5.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Amazfit Bip 538mm × 45.9mm · 11.2mm thick
- Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm42mm · 14.1mm thick
3D preview
Amazfit Bip 5 vs Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Training mode, where the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm lasts 1.2× as long as the Amazfit Bip 5 (6 hours against 5 hours).
Amazfit Bip 5Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm
Battery Saver
624 hours—Smartwatch
10 days10 daysGPS
—16 hoursTraining
5 hours6 hours
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | AmazfitBip 5 | GarminEpix Pro Gen 2 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 38mm | 42mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 45.9mm | 42mm |
| Thickness | 11.2mm | 14.1mm |
| Weight | 26g | 63g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.91 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 10 days | 10 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Every specification
123 specs| Spec | Amazfit Bip 5 | Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 38 | 42 |
| height | 45.9 | 42 |
| volume | 19.54 cm³ | 24.87 cm³ |
| weight | 26 g | 63 g |
| thickness | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| resolution | 320 x 380 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1.91 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 260 ppi | 452 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | No | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 100 m |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 2 hours | — |
| battery life | 10 days | 10 days |
| battery power | 300 mAh | — |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in training mode | 5 hours | 6 hours |
| battery life in power save mode | 624 hours | — |
| battery life with GPS on | — | 16 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | No | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | No | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | No | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-08-01 | 2023-05-31 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| internal storage | — | 32GB |
| has voice commands | — | No |
| shows readiness level | — | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | No | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | — |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | — | Yes |
| Can upload maps | — | Yes |
| Has trackback mode | — | Yes |
| Has a wind speed sensor | — | No |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | — | Yes |
| Informs about the risk of thunderstorms | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | No | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | — | No |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | No | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | No | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Amazfit Bip 5
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazfit Bip 5 bigger than the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm?
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm is bigger — 42mm vs 38mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Amazfit Bip 5 or the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm?
The Amazfit Bip 5 suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm around 44–60mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Amazfit Bip 5 and Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 42mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.