In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Garmin fēnix 7S 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 vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S 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 |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 11.9 mm | - |
Weight | 44.5 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, Body Battery | 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 Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Rose gold | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Band Type | Milanese band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Stainless steel mesh | Silicone |
Band Colour | Silver | Light sand | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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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 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 vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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 |