Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart 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 |
| Width | 43.4 mm | - |
| Height | 43.4 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 43 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | 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, pace, 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 |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Metal |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Rose gold | Slate grey |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Light sand | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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