Garmin
Garmin fēnix 7S
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
60/100
Garmin OSiOS and AndroidGPS, GLONASS, Galileofiber-reinforced polymer
£390best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Always-on display
- Touchscreen
- Heart rate
- Above-average water resistance
- No ecg
- No blood pressure
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix 7S wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Health
Heart rateYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Stress trackingYes
Fitness
Sport modes30
Built-in GPSYes
GNSS systemsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Design
Case materialfiber-reinforced polymer
Water resistance100
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Physical buttons2
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Compatible withiOS and Android
More specs
Size42 mm
Battery gps28 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 7S vs Apple Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
Garmin fēnix 7SApple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
| GarminGarmin fēnix 7SThis page | AppleApple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 24 hours |
| Ecg | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 7S right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartwatche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need ecg, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin fēnix 7S worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix 7S?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Apple Watch Series 11 scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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