In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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 | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 41 mm | - |
Depth | 9 mm | - |
Weight | 48.4 g | - |
Body Details | Main unit: 23.5 g Wrist strap: 99 g |
With band: 96 g Case only: 68 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR | - |
FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Sensors | Digital compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | - | 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 | Call handling, music remote handling | 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, 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 |
CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | MMS, SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Type | LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 220 x 176 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | 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 | - | Slate grey |
BAND | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
Standby Time | 168 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer | - |
Compliant Standards | IP57 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |