In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 7X Solar. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X 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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Main unit: 18 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
With band: 96 g Case only: 68 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 7X Solar |
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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, solar charging, 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 7X Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Case Size | - | 51 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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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 28 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 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 | - |