Garmin
Garmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLAR
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
63/100
Garmin OSiPhone, Androidfiber-reinforced polymer with steel bezel and rear cover
£399best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- Wireless charging
- Heart rate
- Above-average water resistance
- No ecg
- No blood pressure
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLAR wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
TouchscreenYes
Battery
Wireless chargingYes
Health
Heart rateYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Fall detectionYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Design
Case diameter51 mm
Case materialfiber-reinforced polymer with steel bezel and rear cover
Water resistance100
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Physical buttonstrue
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Compatible withiPhone, Android
More specs
Size51 mm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLAR vs Garmin Garmin fēnix 7 PRO SOLAR 47mm
Garmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLARGarmin fēnix 7 PRO SOLAR 47mm
| GarminGarmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLARThis page | GarminGarmin fēnix 7 PRO SOLAR 47mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 63 /100 |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLAR 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 7X PRO SOLAR worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix 7X PRO SOLAR?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm?
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular 49mm scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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