Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin fēnix 7. 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 vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45.1 mm | - |
Height | 45.1 mm | - |
Depth | 12.8 mm | - |
Weight | 50.5 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 79 g Case only: 56 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | 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, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Polymer | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Graphite |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |