I have the wrists of a 5 year old girl, so 43mm and under was my starting point.You're about the sleeping part. Whilst my vivioactive 4s has been dead, I've resorted to wea my nice automatic watch which is heavy and painful to wear to bed.
I just bought the 7s Pro Solar used yesterday. The instinct 2 or 3 were on my mind simply because of the battery life. But essentially, what I wanted was at least 24 hours of gps, Solar boost, a torch, and having built-in maps means I don't have to upgrade again to get that.
As it's used, it's probably a good idea to change the strap so I'll look at a nylon one.
Male with 16.5 cm wrists here. I tested both the 7 Pro and the 7s Pro and I ultimately chose the 7s.
It comes down to personal preference, but I really liked the size and weight of the 7s Pro. I replaced the strap with a nylon one and I wear it 24/7, I hardly notice it now. I feel that the regular 7 Pro would have become uncomfortable to sleep with over a prolonged period.
The only downside is the smaller battery but it still lasts at least a week for me with 5-6 training sessions, and I don't have any problems with that.
Male with 16.5 cm wrists here. I tested both the 7 Pro and the 7s Pro and I ultimately chose the 7s.
It comes down to personal preference, but I really liked the size and weight of the 7s Pro. I replaced the strap with a nylon one and I wear it 24/7, I hardly notice it now. I feel that the regular 7 Pro would have become uncomfortable to sleep with over a prolonged period.
The only downside is the smaller battery but it still lasts at least a week for me with 5-6 training sessions, and I don't have any problems with that.
I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I have 16cm wrists and had a Fénix 7s. I always wished I had gone with the non-S model though for better battery life.
I have an Apple Watch Ultra now (49mm) and it fits fine. I tend to think that the thickness of the watch makes a bigger difference than the diameter, and Garmins to tend to be pretty chonky.
Trying them on is a good suggestion.
Fenix 7 Solar Safire, Sleep Index thingy, and recently added the Venu X1 to the collection. While it can look silly to have 3 devices but I have a tough one for workouts, a comfortable one to sleep, and one I can wear in the office. All this while keeping my data in the same ecosystem.
I own an Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra, Fenix 7 Pro, and Venu 4. There isn't a significant difference in sleep data across these devices. While there are discrepancies in the sleep stages, the recovery metrics are quite similar. Personally, I prioritize HRV over the accuracy of sleep stages.
My main concern with your plan is that you intend to swap straps every time you work out. Quick Release bands are a hassle to change. Of course, you could install QuickFit spring bars to use QuickFit bands, but that adds a bit of extra weight.
I’ve noticed two main downsides to using the Apple Watch Ultra: the weight and the buttons. It feels fine at first, but once I start sweating, it starts sliding around on my wrist. If I tighten it too much, it actually hurts. Plus, using the buttons is a pain when my hands are sweaty or when I’m wearing gloves in the winter. That’s why I stick to my Garmin Fenix or Venu for running. Now, I’m debating whether I should just use the Garmin for everything or keep switching between the two.
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