Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Details With band: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
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Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium Deep orchid
BAND Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
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 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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