Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Garmin fēnix 7S 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 14.2 mm | - |
Weight | 60 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 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 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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, 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 |
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 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S 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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Metal | Metal |
Case Details | Silver | Rose gold | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Light sand | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Technology | - | 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 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 Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
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 |