Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

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Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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: 27.8 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 + Cellular) 2nd generation
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)
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
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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 + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
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 Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Band Type Vented bracelet Sport band
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 Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Silicon wristband, charging/data cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 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 - A2725
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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