Garmin
Garmin Epix Pro
2023 · Fitness + health
88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) wins by 5
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
2023 · Fitness + health
93
/ 100
From $829
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Epix Pro lands at 88 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Garmin Epix Pro if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Garmin Epix Pro 88
vs 93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Score breakdown
Garmin Epix Pro
88 battery 94
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
93 battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin Epix Pro | Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Garmin Epix Pro
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Garmin Epix Pro vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)
Which is better, Garmin Epix Pro or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band)? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin Epix Pro worth the price? +
At $899, Garmin Epix Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $829, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Garmin Epix Pro or Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Sport Band) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.