Garmin has introduced an updated premium watch epix (Gen 2)

Garmin® International announced epix™, a premium multisport smartwatch featuring a bright AMOLED display. Crafted with a sapphire lens and titanium bezel, epix looks as good in the boardroom as it does in the gym. And with up to 16 days of battery life, users can rely on epix around the clock to keep tabs on sleep and energy levels, help crush a new PR, or train for the next big adventure. Packed with health monitoring, activity tracking and advanced training features — as well as smart notifications — epix helps athletes make the most of every moment.

Sophisticated style and utility

Built for everyday wear, epix combines a durable design and premium materials like sapphire and titanium with a 1.3’’ always-on bright and beautiful AMOLED display. Trusted button controls are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for dual utility, improving daily smartwatch interaction and map navigation. Perfect form and technique with easy-to-follow animated workouts for strength training, cardio and yoga. Quickly change out epix watch straps with QuickFit^™ bands available in metal, leather, suede and silicone.

Advanced health and wellness

With epix on the wrist and Garmin’s broadest range of 24/7 health monitoring features, it has all the tools to help users gain a deeper understanding of their overall wellbeing including: wrist-based heart rate (with user-configurable alerts for high or low readings), respiration and stress tracking, advanced sleep with sleep score and insights, and Body-Battery™ energy monitoring. Epix can keep up with any active lifestyle — no matter how diverse — with an array of sports apps for gym workouts, pickleball & tennis, climbing, bouldering, golfing, surfing and skiing, just to name a few.

Innovative coaching and training

Epix can prepare runners for race day with customized training plans from Garmin Coach, complete with a free virtual personal trainer for added motivation. For runners going the distance, epix includes a wide range of advanced training features like PacePro^™— which keeps a runner’s pacing strategy on track with grade-adjusted guidance as they run a course — and Real-Time Stamina to track and manage exertion through activity to avoid burnout. 

Superior navigation

Epix features multi-band frequency and multi-GNSS support for better and more accurate GPS positioning. Available in sapphire editions, epix comes preloaded with TopoActive maps with free access to download multi-continent maps from around the world, via Wi-Fi ®. For skiers, hit the slopes with updated SkiView^™ Maps, featuring new metrics and an improved activity overview. With a battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and up to 42 hours in GPS mode, users can enjoy their activities and adventures without worrying about their next charge.  

User-friendly smart features

Epix provides all-day connection and convenience with a host of smart features, including:

• Smart notifications: Receive notifications for incoming calls, text messages, social media updates, calendar reminders and more
• Music storage: Download songs or playlists, including those from third-party music services. Spotify^®, Amazon Music, and Deezer come preloaded via the new Connect IQ^™ Store On Device. Connect IQ Store On Device allows users to discover recommended apps and install over Wi-Fi directly from the watch, no phone required.
• Safety and tracking: Incident detection (during certain outdoor activities) and assistance can send a message with the user’s real-time location (if available) to emergency contacts
• Garmin Pay^™: Contactless payment solution lets users leave their cash and cards at home for fast, touch-free transactions
• Personalization: Add personality by downloading apps, widgets, watch faces and more from the Garmin Connect IQ^™, with additional app support for Garmin Golf, Explore and Garmin Connect Mobile

About Garmin International, Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Tacx and Edge are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.