Recent leak reveals new info about the Garmin Epix

Jan 7, 2022 14:00 GMT  ·  By

Garmin’s Fenix has a very solid customer base that pays big bucks on a smartwatch which in many regards lacks the new-gen hardware you’d normally expect at this price point.

Sure, the transflective MIP displays Garmin uses on the Fenix come with a series of benefits, including increased ruggedness and crazy battery life, but on the other hand, this doesn’t necessarily mean customers aren’t drooling for a much high-quality screen on a device that’s so expensive.

As it turns out, the Fenix 7 is already getting ready for some welcome display upgrades, including touch input, but on the other hand, Garmin isn’t yet ready to give up on its old-school screens.

Enter Epix 2.

One of the biggest announcements planned for the second half of January includes the all-new Epix 2, a modern interpretation of Garmin’s old model which could now serve as a “smartwatch” version of the Fenix.

At this point, the Fenix seems to be a device that’s mostly aimed at athletes. It does sport some smartwatch capabilities as well, including Garmin Pay and others, but it’s without a doubt specifically aimed at fitness tracking.

The Epix, on the other hand, will try to fill the gap between the Venu, which by definition is a Garmin smartwatch, and the activity tracking-oriented Fenix.

The Epix will reportedly serve as the smartwatch version of the Fenix, so it’ll feature its hardcore looks mixed with smart capabilities from the just-announced Venu 2 Plus.

These include not only an improved screen but also new features, including support for apps like Spotify. Payments via Garmin Pay will be supported as well.

The Epix 2 will come with a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with touch support. It’ll sport a resolution of 454x454 pixels, whereas the standard Fenix will stick with 260x260 pixels on the MIP display.

The new Epix will be packed with technology, so it’ll have the same sensors as the Fenix 7. The biggest change, however, is support for phone calls and digital assistants, just like the Venu 2 Plus.

So yes, Garmin is building the ultimate smartwatch, though this won’t be the Fenix 7. The only question is just how expensive the Epix 7 is eventually going to be.