In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S Solar and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS 4.0 by Google |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 9.0 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
Case only: 31 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor |
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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 | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score |
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, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm |
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 | Google Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Platform | - | Google Home |
IoT Communications Type | - | Cloud |
IoT Communications Technology | - | Wi-Fi |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | Aluminium |
Case Details | Rose gold | Slate grey | Polished silver aluminum |
Crown Type | - | Haptic |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Active band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 130-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Light sand | Black | Porcelain | Bay |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Manufacturer | - | Qualcomm |
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CPU Type | - | 5100 |
Features | - | Cortex M33 co-processor |
BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
Battery Life | - | 24 hours |
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 |
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 75 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) | - |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (limb) 0.203 W/kg (body) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | GC3G8 |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |