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Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) vs Suunto - Ocean

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epix Pro (Gen 2)GARMINRENDER
Probe A
Garmin
epix Pro (Gen 2)
49.8/ 100D
GPS & Sensors· 40%
Battery50· 40%
Design· 20%
OceanSUUNTORENDER
Probe B
Suunto
Ocean
41.3/ 100D
GPS & Sensors· 40%
Battery41· 40%
Design· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the epix Pro (Gen 2) and Ocean, the epix Pro (Gen 2) comes out ahead in gps mode and smartwatch mode, while the Ocean wins on several specs. Overall, the epix Pro (Gen 2) scores 49.8 and the Ocean scores 41.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The epix Pro (Gen 2) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

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 Ocean 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.

Why Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) wins

  • GPS mode — 173.33% more. 82 h vs 30 h.
  • Smartwatch mode — 60.00% more. 16 days vs 10 days.
  • Has ECG.

Why Suunto - Ocean wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

GPS & Sensors

SpecGarmin - epix Pro (Gen 2)Suunto - Ocean
Multi-band GPStruetrue
Barometric altimetertruetrue
Heart ratetruetrue
ECGtrueleadfalse
Pulse Oxtruetrue

Battery

SpecGarmin - epix Pro (Gen 2)Suunto - Ocean
Smartwatch mode16 dayslead10 days
GPS mode82 hlead30 h
Solar chargingfalsefalse

Design

SpecGarmin - epix Pro (Gen 2)Suunto - Ocean
Case size47 mm49 mmlead
Weight76 glead78 g
Water resistance10 ATM30 ATMlead
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