Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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, 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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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 - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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 Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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
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 HR Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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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