Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 7S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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 vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm -
Height 57 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 48.2 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 HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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 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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Graphite | Whitestone
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
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
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
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
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