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Comparing the fēnix 7S Pro With Other fēnix 7 Editions
Below are some FAQs to help you learn what is new with the fēnix® 7S Pro - Solar Edition and fēnix® 7S Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition and help you decide which one is right for you.
- Which fēnix 7 Pro size is right for me?
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Why Should I Select the Solar or Sapphire Solar Edition?
- What Mapping Is Preloaded on the fēnix 7S Pro?
- How Does the Touchscreen Work?
- What Is the Built in LED Flashlight?
- What Is the Hill Score Feature?
- What Is the Endurance Score Feature?
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How Do These New Features Compare?
Which fēnix® 7 Pro Size Is Right for Me?
Our fēnix 7 Pro watches allow you to choose the right-sized watch based on your preference or your wrist size. Below is a comparison between the 3 different fēnix 7 Pro sizes.
NOTE: Wrist circumference sizes are based on the silicone band.
| Band Size | Wrist Circumference | Case Diameter | Screen Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fēnix® 7S Pro | 20 mm | 108–182 mm (4.25-7.16”) | 42 mm | 1.2" |
| fēnix® 7 Pro | 22 mm | 125–208 mm (4.96-8.18”) | 47 mm | 1.3" |
| fēnix® 7X Pro | 26 mm | 127–210 mm (5-8.26”) | 51 mm | 1.4" |
For an overview of the feature differences across the fēnix 7 Pro watches, see the new features comparison below.
Why Should I Select the Solar or Sapphire Solar Edition?
Our fēnix 7S Pro - Solar and Sapphire Solar editions have solar charging for extended battery life.
The Power Glass™ lens on the fenix 7S Pro - Solar Edition uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX and adds the ability to convert sunlight into battery power.
The fēnix 7S Pro - Sapphire Solar editions add a Power Sapphire™ lens for improved durability. The lens is made of sapphire which is the third hardest mineral, right behind diamond, and it still has the ability to convert sunlight into battery power. As a result, the lens is much harder to scratch than glass while still helping to increase battery power. Note that while the Power Sapphire lens can be very difficult to scratch, it is still not scratchproof.
What Mapping Is Preloaded on the fēnix 7S Pro?
The fēnix 7S Pro comes preloaded with popular ski resort maps and more than 42,000 golf courses. TopoActive maps of your local region come preloaded, and additional coverage can be downloaded with Map Manager over Wi-Fi to add routable streets and off-road networks.
How Does the Touchscreen Work?
The fēnix 7S Pro editions come with a touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and functions. Similar to previous fēnix® models, button controls are also available. Both touch and button interactions are available during general use. By default, touch will be temporarily disabled while an activity is in progress.
What Is the Built in LED Flashlight?
Built into the top of the watch is an LED flashlight. You can select different brightness levels of white light, or a red safety light. The flashlight also allows to you to set strobe patterns and customize the settings for use during activities, allowing greater visibility for you and for other people to see you.
What Is the Hill Score Feature?
This new feature measures your capability for running uphill and evaluates your progress over time based on your VO2 Max estimate and training history. It measures your running strength on steep ascents and running endurance on long ascents and provides a score based on your performance over time.
What Is the Endurance Score Feature?
This new feature measures your ability to sustain prolonged efforts and combines training data from all your athletic pursuits to help you understand how training impacts your overall endurance. This dynamic measurement uses your VO2 Max estimate, short-term and long-term training loads, and other factors to gauge your fitness progress beyond just VO2 Max.
How Do These New Features Compare?
Below is an overview comparison of available features across the fēnix 7 Pro watches. For a complete comparison, see comparison charts below.1
| fēnix® 7S Pro - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7S Pro - Sapphire Solar | fēnix® 7S Sapphire Solar | fēnix® 6S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Music apps and music storage | • | • | • | • |
| Touchscreen and buttons | • | • | • | |
| Built in LED Flashlight | • | • | ||
| Next-Gen Heart Rate Sensor | • | • | ||
| Battery life - smartwatch mode | Up to 11 days / 14 days with solar* | Up to 11 days / 14 days with solar* | Up to 11 days / 14 days with solar* | Up to 9 days |
| Battery life - GPS activity | Up to 37 hours / 46 hours with solar** | Up to 37 hours / 46 hours with solar** | Up to 37 hours / 46 hours with solar** | Up to 25 hours |
| Battery life - music & GPS activity | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Corning Gorilla Glass DX lens | • | |||
| Power Glass lens | • | |||
| Power Sapphire lens | • | • | ||
Garmin Pay™ contactless Payments View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information | • | • | • | • |
| Power manager | • | • | • | • |
| Heat & altitude-adjusted VO2 max | • | • | • | • |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | • | • | • | • |
| TopoActive maps with Wi-Fi downloads | Preloaded | Preloaded | Preloaded | |
| Preloaded ski maps | • | • | • | • |
| Preloaded golf courses | • | • | • | • |
| Hill Score | • | • | ||
| Endurance Score | • | • | ||
| Multi-Band GPS | • | • | • |
* Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
** Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
1 Garmin currently does not offer any upgrade or trade-in programs for the fēnix 7 Pro watches.