Garmin fēnix 7 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 7 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
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Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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 Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size 47 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Graphite -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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