Garmin fēnix 7S vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S and Apple Watch Series 8 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 7S vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
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 band: 63 g
Case only: 47 g
Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, rapid eye movement (REM)
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 Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
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/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 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Graphite | Whitestone Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 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 - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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