Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | - |
| Height | 45 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 58 g Case only: 42 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| 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 | 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 |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | - |
| 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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