Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch SE (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 30.49 g With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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 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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, 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, 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 Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS 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 SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch SE (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 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 A2351 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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