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Garmin Fenix 7S Solar Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Screen size:1.20 inchBattery life:11 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Garmin Fenix 7S Solar Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

30%

8.6

Review score ( 4 · 2)

Review score 30% · 8.6 · based on 6 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
★Better than 91% of smartwatches
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

24%

7.2

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

8.1

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

8.6

Connectivity

9%

7.7

Display & Design

4%

5.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 87% of smartwatches
8.6

Review score

Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Grades by review (6)
4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
≈ estimated
2

20%

9.0

progunfighter.com

20%

9.0

techpickstream.com

Video reviews 1

10%

9.4

AbbyBReviewing

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 95% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Fenix 7S Solar

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

24%

7.2

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

8.1

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

8.6

Connectivity

9%

7.7

Display & Design

4%

5.1

Hardware

8.1
Review score
Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Grades by review (6)
4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
≈ estimated
2

20%

9.0

progunfighter.com

20%

9.0

techpickstream.com

Video reviews 1

10%

9.4

AbbyBReviewing

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
Garmin Fenix 7S Solar has a popularity of 5.3 points, which is lower than 55.8% of smartwatches.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

8.2
Brand name
Garmin
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
11 days
Battery life
11 days
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 11 days which is longer than that of 70.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
37 h
Battery life in training mode
37 h
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 37 h in training mode which is longer than 83.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
46 h
Battery life with GPS on
46 h
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 46 h with GPS on which is longer than 90.7% of smartwatches.
Battery power
228 mAh
Battery power
228 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 228 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 79.1% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Garmin OS
Operating system
Garmin OS
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartwatch runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.2 inch
Screen size
1.2 inch
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.2 inch which is smaller than the screens of 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8% of smartwatches.
Display type
MIP LCD
Display type
MIP LCD
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This smartwatch uses a MIP LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 60% of smartwatches and the same as that of 5% of smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
Resolution
240x 240
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 73.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 15.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Pixel density
283 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 283 ppi which is lower than that of 65.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.7% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 16 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 79.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.7% of smartwatches.
Storage may vary by model variant
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Garmin Fenix 7S Solar vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 26 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    46 h
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (46 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    46 h vs 20 h
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 610 m higher max altitude
    Maximum altitude
    9,144 m
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <3k m – >9.1k m
    This smartwatch supports a higher maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (9144 m vs 8534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8534 m.
    Includes conversion from feet to meters.
    9,144 m vs 8,534 m
  • 26 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    46 h
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (46 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    46 h vs 20 h
  • 17.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    37 h
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (37 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    37 h vs 19.25 h
  • 4 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    11 days
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 11 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    11 days vs 7 days
  • Solar charging support
    Solar power battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartwatch supports solar charging, the average smartwatch does not. 2.1% of smartwatches support solar charging.
    Supports solar charging.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass DX
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Power Glass branding
    Corning Gorilla Glass DX vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    Case material
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartwatch uses titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 50 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    100 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a deeper waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    10 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    100 m vs 50 m
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 12 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    Storage may vary by model variant
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    MIP LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch uses MIP LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 0.2 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.20 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.20 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 18 g heavier weight
    Weight
    63.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (63 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    63.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2.5 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.10 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.1 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    14.10 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 3.69x more expensive
    Garmin Fenix 7S Solar is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£480 vs £130).
    £480 vs £130
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 72 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Solar power battery
    228 mAh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (228 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Supports solar charging.
    228 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    MIP LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch uses MIP LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 0.2 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.20 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.20 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 18 g heavier weight
    Weight
    63.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (63 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    63.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2.5 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    14.10 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14.1 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    14.10 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    240 x 240
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    240x240 vs 352x430
  • 43 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    283 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (283 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

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9.4
AbbyBReviewing
✓ explicit
22/02/2022
Hands-on review · battery, sleep and health tracking tests
Verdict
Garmin Fenix 7S Solar is highly recommended, with strong battery life, accuracy and ease of use.
9.4
AbbyBReviewing
✓ explicit
22/02/2022
Hands-on review · battery, sleep and health tracking tests
Verdict
Garmin Fenix 7S Solar is highly recommended, with strong battery life, accuracy and ease of use.
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Reviewers praise the accurate GPS and solid battery with solar top-ups, though a few wanted longer runtime between charges.
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Expert reviews

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9.0
mountainreporters.com
≈ estimated
20/07/2022
Hands-on test · Hiking watch
Verdict
The Garmin Fenix 7S is a multisport watch with precise GPS and solar charging that suits hikers, though its built-in map is basic.

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What we like about Garmin Fenix 7S Solar

  • Excellent battery life, further extended by solar charging
  • Rugged, high-quality build that is scratch-resistant and durable
  • Highly accurate multi-band GPS and comprehensive sports tracking metrics
  • Comfortable and lightweight design optimized for smaller wrists
  • Intuitive dual-control system featuring both a responsive touchscreen and physical buttons
  • Detailed offline TOPO mapping and navigation capabilities

What we don't like about Garmin Fenix 7S Solar

  • High price point makes it a significant investment
  • MIP display can appear dull, washed out, or difficult to read in low light compared to AMOLED screens
  • Small screen size can make map navigation feel fiddly or cramped
  • Garmin Connect app and watch menus can be complex and overwhelming for new users
  • Optical heart rate sensor may lag during high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
  • Lack of advanced smartwatch features like a built-in speaker or voice assistant

Verdict

The Garmin fēnix 7S Solar is a high-performance multisport GPS smartwatch specifically designed for smaller wrists, featuring a 42mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and a 1.2-inch sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) touchscreen. Its standout characteristic is the Power Glass solar charging lens, which extends battery life up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 46 hours in GPS mode. Key pros include its rugged US military-standard durability (thermal, shock, and 10ATM water resistance), highly accurate multi-GNSS positioning, and a comprehensive suite of 24/7 health monitoring tools such as Pulse Ox and advanced sleep tracking. However, notable cons include its high price point, a display that is less vibrant and sharp compared to modern AMOLED screens, and limited smartwatch features when compared to competitors from Apple or Samsung.

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