Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 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: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| 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 | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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/BeiDou/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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Sapphire | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 41 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 | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Vented bracelet | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | M/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-215 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Butterfly | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Titanium | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
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