Garmin Fenix 7 Solar vs Fenix 7S Solar
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 16.5 cm (6.5 in) round, the 47mm's lugs overhang and the 42mm's do not; the 42mm fills the wrist at 16–17.5 cm, the 47mm at 17.5–19.5 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the 47mm has the larger screen, 1.3 in across against 1.2 in on the 42mm.
- Battery: 22 days for the 47mm against 14 days for the 42mm in everyday use; 12.0 days for the 47mm against 6.8 days for the 42mm with GPS on.
The Fenix 7 Solar is 5mm wider, 0.4mm thicker and 16g heavier than the Fenix 7S Solar.
Fenix 7 Solar
Fenix 7S Solar
Case width
47mm
42mm−5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.1mm−0.4mm
Weight
79g
63g−16g
Fenix 7 Solar: 47mm or 42mm by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | 47mm≈54mm lug to lug, est. | 42mm≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (4.4mm over) | Overhangs (1.7mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (2.8mm over) | Overhangs (0.1mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Overhangs (1.2mm over) | Sweet spot (1.6mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Bold (0.4mm) | Sweet spot (3.2mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (2mm) | Balanced (4.8mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Sweet spot (3.6mm) | Balanced (6.4mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (5.3mm) | Balanced (8mm) |
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Battery life compared
7 Solar7S Solar
Smartwatch
22 days14 daysGPS only
289 hours162 hoursHeavy use
40 hours—
2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Fenix 7 Solar 47mm × ≈54mm (est.) · 14.5mm thick
- Garmin Fenix 7S Solar 42mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 14.1mm thick
3D preview
Fenix 7 Solar vs Fenix 7S Solar on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
10 key specs| Spec | GarminFenix 7 Solar | GarminFenix 7S Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 47mm | 42mm |
| Thickness | 14.5mm | 14.1mm |
| Weight | 79g | 63g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 22 days | 14 days |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Where the specifications differ
14 differences| Spec | Garmin Fenix 7 Solar | Garmin Fenix 7S Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 47 | 42 |
| height | 47 | 42 |
| volume | 32.03 cm³ | 24.87 cm³ |
| weight | 79 g | 63 g |
| thickness | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| resolution | 260 x 260 px | 240 x 240 px |
| screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inches |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 22 days | 14 days |
| battery life with GPS on | 289 hours | 162 hours |
| battery life in training mode | 40 hours | 7 hours |
| Features | ||
| Has smart alarm | Yes | No |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Is compatible with Windows | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | Yes |
The other 96 specifications both list are identical.
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