In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7X Solar and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | - | 43.6 mm |
Height | - | 43.6 mm |
Depth | - | 12.6 mm |
Weight | - | 51 g |
Body Details | With band: 96 g Case only: 68 g |
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Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
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, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.4" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | 51 mm | 43 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Metal | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Slate grey | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 26 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-210 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Black | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
SAR Value | 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |