Garmin fēnix 7X Solar vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7X Solar and Google Pixel Watch. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 7X Solar vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details With band: 96 g
Case only: 68 g
Case only: 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical 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 Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
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, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
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 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
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 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 51 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Stainless steel
Case Details Slate grey Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
SAR Value 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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