In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | - |
| Height | 47 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | - |
| Weight | 85 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| 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 |
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| 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, 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Metal | Metal |
| Case Details | Silver | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| 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 | Black | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Technology | - | 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| 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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