Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, voice announcements, 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, solar charging, 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 | 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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Titanium |
Case Back | Metal | Metal |
Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Vented bracelet |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 132-215 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Butterfly |
Band Material | Silicone | Titanium |
Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 59 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, 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 | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |