Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin fēnix 7X 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 vívomove 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X 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 39 mm -
Height 39 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 24.5 g -
Body Details - With band: 89 g
Case only: 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
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
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level 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, solar charging, 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 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Case Size 39 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Titanium carbon grey DLC
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - 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 vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 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 -
Other projects: