Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Instinct Solar vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Single Tour band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Swift leather
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Gold | Noir
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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