Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 26.7 g -
Body Details - With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken 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, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call 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 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 - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 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 Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size 38 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back Metal
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 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
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