Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
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
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Case Size - 51 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Slate grey
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Band Type - Band
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
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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