Xplora 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm -
Height 56.5 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - With band: 96 g
Case only: 68 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Case Size - 51 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Slate grey
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Storage Capacity 160 MB 16 GB
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) 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 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 7X Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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