One To Watch | NEW Garmin epix Pro 2
Garmin smartwatches are renowned for their durable quality, fitness features, and sports-focused functions to optimise your health and performance levels. This year, Garmin have released the second generation of their renowned epix Pro collection. The Garmin epix Pro 2 features new and improved technical enhancements, so you can discover the very best in smartwatches.
“Complete with remarkable functions, tools and sensors, a Garmin smartwatch is perfect for your day-to-day life if you’re passionate about fitness or are a keen adventurer.” - Bruce, Head of Luxury Watches.
The future of smartwatches
The next-generation of an iconic collection, Garmin epix Pro Gen 2 embarks on a mission to bring you an abundance of exceptional daily-monitoring features, and to ensure you’re reaching your health and fitness potential.
Expect advanced performance from Garmin’s newest collection of GPS smartwatches, with a battery life of up to a staggering 31 days, and a number of upgraded additions. Featuring the same resilience and high performance from the original epix Pro, the new generation includes:
A built-in LED flashlight providing a controlled level of brightness and strobe mode for visibility when training in the dark
A Red Shift Mode alters the display to be easily visible in dark environments
A wider range of preloaded activities for sports tracking including football, basketball, racquet sports, horseback riding, and more
Advanced training features, including a hill score and endurance score
Points of interest checkpoints such as aid stations can be seen on the ‘Up Ahead’ feature when running
An optimised heart rate sensor
New weather map overlays to make it easier to read upcoming weather conditions
Relief shading for topographic maps to enhance the screen’s visibility
“To be your best, you need the best, and we’re excited to bring innovative features to our most capable smartwatch yet. Packed with innovative training tools, mapping updates, health and wellness insights and more, the new epix Pro Series means you no longer have to choose between the features you want, but rather which size is best for you.” - Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
Incorporating expert materials
The epix Pro 2 features smartwatches in three case sizes, 42mm, 47mm, and 51mm. Robust and durable to the very core, Garmin smartwatches are crafted with premium materials to ensure you’re covered in even the most testing of environments.
Epix Pro 2 is designed with robust polished titanium and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, needless to say these timepieces are a reliable companion, built for the extreme. This Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition Smartwatch is incredibly resilient and versatile, it comes with easy to clean straps and sturdy components.
A smartwatch with style, epix Pro 2 smartwatches can be paired with a number of additional interchangeable straps from leather to nylon, so you can venture from the office to a mountain hike with ease. Featuring a full-colour AMOLED display, the touchscreen and 5-button functions allow you to navigate easily through the many features.
Revolutionising the performance of sports enthusiasts, adventurers, and everything in between, epix Pro 2 combines advanced technology with superior materials to provide you with an unparalleled smartwatch experience.
Performance tailored to you
Tracking the health and wellbeing of all different types of fitness levels, whether you’re into Pilates and yoga from home, or mountain biking and skiing fuelled adventure, the built-in sports apps and monitors will keep you prepared for it all. Going above and beyond in monitoring your welfare, too, the epix Pro 2 series also comes with a body energy level indicator, a pulse sensor, jet lag advisor, and advanced sleep monitoring, amongst many others.
Designed with ease of use in every aspect, these smartwatches will track your progress to let you know if you’re ready to face your next adventure at full steam ahead, or whether you may benefit from taking it easy. Preparing for a race or an action-packed event? The epix Pro will tailor your goals into your training plan, so you’re set for the long run.
If you’re someone who enjoys switching up the scenery when training, the premium navigation and mapping features will help you venture with confidence. The GPS system is complete with optimised accuracy over several continents, so when it comes to being active, the world is literally your oyster (or should we say your Garmin epix Pro 2?!).
Our verdict
Things we like
✔ Crafted in titanium and sapphire crystal
✔ Upgraded GPS system, sports functions, and incident detectors for safety measures
✔ Up to 31 days of battery life
Perfect for
✔ Those passionate about a sport or activity in particular
✔ Someone looking to optimise their fitness and wellbeing levels
✔ Exercise enthusiasts who love a variety of different activities
Ready to take the next step towards your fitness goals with Garmin epix Pro 2? If you’re someone who loves to be tech-savvy, discover our Smartwatch Buying Guide for more information on how to choose one that’s right for you.
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