Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Main unit: 18 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | White | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
Bundled with | Heart rate monitor | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | 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, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace | 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 |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function | 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 | 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 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Graphite | Whitestone |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 504 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) | 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 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |