Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 32 g With silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size 41 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type Nike sport band Vented bracelet
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Butterfly
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Titanium
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S7 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards IP6X -
SAR Value 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2473 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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