Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 40 mm | - |
| Height | 40 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 40 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 58 g Case only: 42 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | 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, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Titanium |
| Case Back | Polymer | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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