Garmin · 2022
Fenix 7 SolarSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Fenix 7 Solar sits best on flat wrist widths of about 49–67mm (≈ 13.1–17.9cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Fenix 7 Solar in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 40 hours and 22 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, training at worst.
- Water rated to 100 m.
- 79g on the wrist. Heavier than 80% of the 47mm watches we have weights for.
- 1.3 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
- Takes 22mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Fenix 7 Solar fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Fenix 7 Solar overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Fenix 7 Solar.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Fenix 7 Solar drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Fenix 7 Solar47mm · 14.5mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Fenix 7 Solar on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
How long the Fenix 7 Solar lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 13 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch22 days
- GPS289 hours
- Training40 hours
How the Fenix 7 Solar ranks on battery
Against the 214 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use22 days#45 of 203
- GPS tracking289 hours#1 of 190
Top three in the Garmin range for continuous GPS tracking.
See all 214 Garmin watches ranked by battery lifeWhat size band does the Fenix 7 Solar take?
Lug width
22mm
Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 22mm and quick-release before buying.
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Fenix 7 Solar specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 22 days
- Display
- 1.3 inches
- Resolution
- 260 x 260 px
- Water rating
- 10 ATM
- Strap
- 22 mm
- Storage
- 16GB
Full specification sheet
112 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 47
- height
- 47
- volume
- 32.03 cm³
- weight
- 79 g
- thickness
- 14.5
- ATM rating
- 10 ATM
- resolution
- 260 x 260 px
- screen size
- 1.3 inches
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 282 ppi
- width of band
- 22 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- is designed for kids
- waterproof depth rating
- 100 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 45 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- battery life
- 22 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 289 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
- battery life in training mode
- 40 hours
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- has an accelerometer
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2022-01-18
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- internal storage
- 16GB
- measures VO2 max
- Has notifications
- Locates your phone
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- shows readiness level
- Can be used to answer calls
- measures resting heart rate
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- Can upload maps
- Has trackback mode
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- Provides the sunrise/sunset time
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- Informs about the risk of thunderstorms
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Tracks BMI
- Has coaching
- Includes maps
- Supports routes
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has live tracking
- Has exercise diary
- Predicts ovulation
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Doesn’t require account
- Provides activity reports
- Displays fertile window notifications
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Fenix 7 Solar
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Forerunner 970
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 12.9mm
- Weight
- 56g
Garmin
Forerunner 570 - 47mm
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 12.9mm
- Weight
- 50g
Garmin
tactix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 13.8mm
- Weight
- 73g
Garmin
fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, Solar
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 15.2mm
- Weight
- 80g
Garmin
fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 13.8mm
- Weight
- 80g
Garmin
quatix® 7 Pro
- Width
- 47mm
- Thick
- 14.6mm
- Weight
- 70g
Fenix 7 Solar — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar fit my wrist?
The Garmin Fenix 7 Solar looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 49–67mm (about 13.1–17.9cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar take?
22mm. Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar battery last?
Between 40 hours and 22 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 22 days and Training at 40 hours; the chart above lists all 3 modes.
How does the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 22 days in everyday use it ranks #45 of the 203 Garmin watches in our database — the top 22% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar thick for a 47mm watch?
At 14.5mm, thicker than 66% of 47mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar?
Oppo Watch X3, Xiaomi Watch 5, CMF Watch 3 Pro, Amazfit Balance 2 all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar's 47mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
