Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| 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: 63 g Case only: 47 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 7S Solar |
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| 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 |
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| 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, 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 | 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 7S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Metal |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Rose gold | Slate grey |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black | Light sand | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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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