Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Metal |
| Case Details | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Vented bracelet |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| 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 | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S7 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| 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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