Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm vs Garmin Vivoactive 6Size, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm and Garmin Vivoactive 6 share a near-identical 42mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is the slimmer of the two (10.9mm vs 14.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Vivoactive 6 feels lighter (36g vs 63g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminEpix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm | GarminVivoactive 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 14.1mm | 10.9mm |
| Weight | 63g | 36g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | 16 hours | 21 hours |
| Battery Life | 4 days | 11 days |
| Display | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Full Specification Comparison
122 specs| Spec | Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm | Garmin Vivoactive 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 42 | 42.2 |
| height | 42 | 42.2 |
| volume | 24.87 cm³ | 19.41 cm³ |
| weight | 63 g | 36 g |
| thickness | 14.1 | 10.9 |
| ATM rating | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 390 x 390 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 452 ppi | 459 ppi |
| width of band | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| waterproof depth rating | 100 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | Yes | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 60 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | -20 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 4 days | 11 days |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 16 hours | 21 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in training mode | 6 hours | — |
| charge time | — | 1.5 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | No |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | Yes | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | No |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-05-31 | 2025-04-02 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | Yes |
| warranty period | 1 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 32GB | 8GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | No |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | Yes | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | No |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Can upload maps | Yes | — |
| Has trackback mode | Yes | — |
| Has a wind speed sensor | No | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | Yes | — |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Informs about the risk of thunderstorms | Yes | — |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| has aptX | — | No |
| 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 | No |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | No |
| Doesn’t require account | No | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | No |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | No |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Product Photos
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Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm
42mm × 42mm
Garmin Vivoactive 6
42.2mm × 42.2mm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is bigger — 42.2mm vs 42mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm or the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm suits wrists around 44–60mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 around 44–60mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm and Garmin Vivoactive 6 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.
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