In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Body Details | With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Case only: 26.4 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Sapphire | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Back | Metal | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Vented bracelet | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-215 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Butterfly | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Titanium | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Midnight | Starlight |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | 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 |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2722 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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