Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Garmin fēnix 7S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 13.8 mm -
Weight 44 g -
Body Details - With band: 63 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Rose gold | Slate grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Light sand | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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