In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 7X Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | - |
| Height | 47 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | - |
| Weight | 86 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 96 g Case only: 68 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | 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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 51 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Silver | Slate grey |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 127-210 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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