Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Garmin fēnix 7S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 32 g With band: 63 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG 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 Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts 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, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Case Size 41 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red Graphite | Whitestone
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S7 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin fēnix 7S
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards IP6X -
SAR Value 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2473 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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