Recently Garmin released its newest premium series, fenix 7 which as usual has different versions, the 7S, 7, and 7X. The difference between all might be confusing so let's get straight into it. The price for the fenix 7 watches starts at $649.99 and ends up at $899.99.
What has the fenix 7 brought into the table compared to the previous version, the fenix 6.
Garmin fenix 6 vs. fenix 7
- Different model line
- The fenix 7 has a touchscreen and wi-fi (all models)
- A bigger built-in battery for the fenix 7
- The fenix 7 lineup has more accurate outdoor tracking
What is the same
The Garmin fenix 7 model line saves the size and screen resolution of the previous models. Also, none of these have a microphone, SIM-card slot, or speaker.
Besides having three models in the lineup, each Garmin fenix has 2 or 3 editions.
Garmin Fenix 7S vs. 7 vs. 7X what is the difference
- Size, screen size, and weight with the 7S having the smallest dimensions and the 7X being the biggest and heaviest.
- Screen resolution. The best resolution is expected to be in the biggest model.
- Battery. The fenix 7X lasts up to 1+ year with solar.
- There is no Saphire Solar modification in the 7S line.
Garmin fenix 7 lineup specifications
| Specs / Model name | fenix 7S | fenix 7S Solar | fenix 7S Sapphire Solar | fenix 7 | fenix 7 Solar | fenix 7 Sapphire Solar | fenix 7X Solar | fenix 7X Sapphire Solar |
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| Battery saver watch mode | up to 38 days | up to 38 days/87 days with solar* | up to 38 days/87 days with solar* | up to 57 days | up to 57 days/173 days with solar* | up to 57 days/173 days with solar* | up to 90 days/1+ years with solar* | up to 90 days/1+ years with solar* |
| Screen size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in | 1.2 | 1.3 in | 1.3in | 1.3 in | 1.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Screen resolution | 240x240 px | 240x240 px | 240x240 px | 260x260 px | 260x260 px | 260x260 px | 280x280 px | 280x280 px |
| Color display | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| LED Flashlight | no | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Display type | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Case material | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Smartwatch size | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 63 g | 63 g | 58 g | 79 g | 79 g | 73 g | 96 g | 89 g |
| Lens material | Corning Gorilla Glass DX | Power Glass | Power Sapphire | Corning Gorilla Glass DX | Power Glass | Power Sapphire | Power Glass | Power Sapphire |
| Bezel material | stainless steel | stainless steel | titanium | stainless steel | stainless steel | titanium | stainless steel | titanium |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone |
| Wi-Fi | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Pre-loaded maps | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| GPS | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Touchscreen | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 | V4.0 |
| NFC | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Thermometer | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Ambient light | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Heart rate | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Price | $649.99 | $699.99 | $799.99 | $635.0 | $599.99 | $699.95 | $784.99 | $899.99 |
Each model has different editions such as Solar or Sapphire Solar.
Standard vs. Solar vs. Saphire Solar editions
- Bezel material. The Saphire Solar's material is titanium which is more durable when the other two come with stainless steel
- Lens material. The Standard version's lens material is Gorilla Glass, the Solar - Power Glass, and the Saphire Solar - Power Sapphire
- The Srandard and Solar modifications are heavier compared to the Saphire Solar.
- The most expensive Saphire Solar has the biggest built-in storage.
- The fenix 7 Saphire Solar and 7X Saphire Solar case material rear cover is made of titanium when others are made of metal.
Garmin fenix 7S
The Garmin fenix 7S is the smallest and most lightweight watch in the series. With the smallest size it doesn't last as long as the fenix 7 and 7X. The standard version is the cheapest with the Saphire Solar being the most expensive.
The Standard fenix 7S has 16 GB built-in memory, standard case, and lens materials (stainless steel) and since it lacks solar features, the battery runs out of charge faster in a smartwatch and battery saver watch modes.
The Garmin fenix 7S solar lasts longer because of its solar specifications and instead of Gorilla Glass comes with Power Glass lense material. Power Glass is the same as Gorilla Glass is designed to be scratch-resistant. The lenses convert sunlight into battery power, extending your time between charges.
So compared to the Standard Garmin 7S, the Solar modification lasts longer and has a different type of lense material which is the reason for the longer battery life.
The Sapphire Solar edition is the most expensive in the fenix 7S lineup. The lens material is made of Power Sapphire glass type which is extremely scratch-resistant and harder than Gorilla Glass and Power Glass. However, it does not last longer than the fenix 7S Solar modification.
When the previous models' case material is a fiber-reinforced polymer with a metal rear cover, the Sapphire Solar edition is made of fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium rear cover and is the lightest among the whole fenix 7 series. The bezel material is titanium while the other two bezels is stainless steel. This model also has the biggest built-in memory specs.
Garmin fenix 7
The Garmin fenix 7 is a standard watch for a standard wrist. It is bigger and heavier than the 7S, also has a better screen resolution. With a bigger size, it has got a bigger battery.
The Standard Garmin fenix 7 has a standard case and lens material (Gorilla Glass) and doesn't last as long compared to the Solar modifications. These are not as robust but also are cheaper.
The Solar modification last longer because of its solar specifications and also the lens is made of Power Glass which is made for the battery to last longer.
The Sapphire Solar is the most expensive because of the power sapphire glass that is scratch-resistant and is harder than others. The case is made of a titanium rare cover. The bezel is made of titanium too. All that makes the watch durable compared to other models.
The Sapphire Solar modification is more lightweight and has twice bigger built-in memory.
Garmin fenix 7X
The Garmin fenix 7X is the biggest and heaviest watch in the series and does not have a standard modification.
The Garmin fenix 7X Solar lens is made of Power Glass for extended battery life. The bezel material is stainless steel and the watch case has a metal rear cover.
The Garmin fenix 7X Sapphire Solar is a premium modification made of power sapphire with a titanium bezel and titanium rear cover. This one of not as heavy as the Solar modification and is more robust. It also have more built-in memory.
To sum up
The Garmin fenix 7S series is for a smaller wrist and is the most lightweight among all of them.
The standard fenix 7 is a classy model that is a bit bigger and heavier than the 7S series.
The largest fenix 7X is made for a bigger wrist. The watch is heavier and does not have a standard version with Gorilla Glass.
If you feel like having a watch that lasts longer, have a look at the Solar edition. For those who need a very robust watch, there are Sapphire Solar modifications in each lineup.
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