Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 15.1 mm -
Weight 62 g -
Body Details - With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format 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, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - 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 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size 47 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal Metal
Case Details Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC Silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Whitestone Graphite
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 80 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 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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