In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
Case only: 42.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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, 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, 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, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Silver | Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Kilim Single Tour |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 140-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Deployment buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Whitestone | Orange | Noir |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 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 7S | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | 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 | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.15 W/kg (head) 1.52 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 | - | A2982 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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