Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) vs Garmin - Forerunner 265

The epix Pro (Gen 2) edges ahead on the Mars Score (49.8 vs 42.8), but the 7.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.

Pick the epix Pro (Gen 2) if you care most about gps mode and smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are gps mode, smartwatch mode, ecg.

The Forerunner 265 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, solar charging, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the epix Pro (Gen 2) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.