Garmin fenix 7 Watch Series Differences
Garmin released eight new fenix watches in their fenix 7 series, and it might be confusing as to which one you want to purchase. Here is a quick and easy breakdown of the differences between models and how to figure out which one is best for you.
Step 1 - Watch Size
There are three different size displays and watch bands that you can choose from depending on your preferences. The fenix 7s is the smallest, fenix 7 in the middle and fenix 7X is the largest.
Watch
| Band Size
| Wrist Circumference
| Case Diameter
| Screen Size
|
fenix 7S
| 20 mm
| 108–182 mm (4.25-7.16”)
| 42 mm
| 1.2"
|
fenix 7
| 22 mm
| 125–208 mm (4.96-8.18”)
| 47 mm
| 1.3"
|
fenix 7X
| 26 mm
| 127–210 mm (5-8.26”)
| 51 mm
| 1.4"
|
Step 2 - Lens Type/Additional Features
Model
| Type of Lens
| Additional Features
| Watches Included
|
Base model
| Corning Gorilla Glass DX is designed to be scratch-resistant, but it is not as durable as the Power Sapphire lens.
| - Downloadable TopoActive mapping
| fenix 7s
fenix 7
|
Solar model
| The Power Glass lens also uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX , but adds the ability to convert sunlight into battery power.
| - Additional battery life thanks to solar power
- Multi-band GPS
- Downloadable TopoActive mapping
- LED Flashlight (only in fenix 7X models)
| fenix 7s Solar
fenix 7 Solar
fenix 7X Solar
|
Sapphire Solar model
| The Power Sapphire lens has the ability to convert sunlight into battery power and is also incredibly durable. It is the third hardest mineral, right behind diamond. As a result, the lens is much harder to scratch than glass.
| - Additional battery life thanks to solar power*
- Preloaded TopoActive mapping
- Increased memory (32GB v 16 GB)
- Multi-band GPS
- LED Flashlight (only in fenix 7X models)
| fenix 7s Sapphire Solar
fenix 7 Sapphire Solar
fenix 7X Sapphire Solar
|