In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3 and Garmin fēnix 7. 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 vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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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 |
Width | 44 mm | - |
Height | 44 mm | - |
Depth | 11.3 mm | - |
Weight | 19.6 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 |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp | 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 | 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 |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 132 x 64 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Case Size | 44 mm | 47 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Powder grey | Black | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Graphite |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days | 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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |