Garmin - Fenix 7 Series
Models:
fēnix® 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Edition
fēnix® 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
fēnix® 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
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Based on 1 year's data from Feb 15, 2026 How it works
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"I specifically got the Garmin for a wrist based gps and mapping tool to track and orient myself. ... The Millitary has been orienteering with Garmin wrist based gps systems forever."
"No one else comes close for multisport watches"
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"Full watch-based navigation and mapping features—found particularly on the Forerunner 970 and Fenix series—include offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and visual guidance. ... For everyday runs on familiar routes, they matter less, but for trail running or hiking where orientation is crucial, they’re invaluable. ... Maps offer extra value for safety, route planning, and are also popular among cyclists and those exploring new routes"
"Trail running so I can load the route onto my garmin and navigate without carrying phone for 50km"
"For me, the biggest advantage is offline maps on my Epix Pro (also available on the 970, Fenix and a few others) which is something that Apple doesn’t do at all"
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"16 days battery life on my fenix. ... The other aspect I really appreciate about my fenix is the battery life. 16 days or so. With everything I have to change these days (laptops, mice, keyboards, headphones, watches, phones), I appreciate not having to worry about it too often."
"Battery life is super important to me. I do ultras so having 24+ hours of gps is necessary."
"My 43mm Fenix with Dual gps, Garmin live track, always on screen still had juice for up to 20-25 hours of running."
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"Friend of mine uses my old Fenix. That is a 9 year old watch, going strong."
"I haven’t taken it off since I bought it in 2019. Fantastic watch"
"near indestructible"
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"it has the flashlight, probably the most useful tool I’ve ever had in my life. You’ll use it daily and it’s so helpful in the most random times."
"Flashlight on my Fenix is worth A LOT of money to me. ... Having had it, I could not go back. ... I would happily pay 200 extra for it I use it so much. ... Having a flashlight on your wrist is incredibly handy."
"On my fenix 7, I love the flash light...totally unexpected top 3 feature. :)"
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"don't count on any help from solar i have had the fenix and tactix solar and i actually prefer my amoled for length of batt life. ... i have put it in batt saver mode in full lux not on me for 3 hrs and achieved 1%that went down after wearing it . ... this is the only thing that is a disappointment!"
"Try that with my F.Pro 7 and it’ll gain 2% ... I find charging takes so long it’s a much more noticeable interruption"
"then i remembered i wear long sleeves 100% when outside"
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"Garmin’s notification integration with iOS is dogshit."
"many workout functions require a working internet connection via Bluetooth to the phone to operate. ... None of the complex metrics are done on the watch. Not. Even. Close. ... Garmin Connect often requires an active internet connection. It really annoyed me when I owned my Fenix. ... Garmin Connect often requires an active internet connection for many features. I discovered this when I owned one. It pissed me off."
"Garmins are very behind gw in the smart features department. ... many things which one expect as granted (because they here like 10 years) still must be rechecked."
A1naruth 0.2All true except advanced metrics. They are also present in Fenix (it has even more features for hiking) and Instinct. Forerunner is not more advanced. The rugedness is mostly about the bezel. In fenix and instinct it has a rim which gives extra protection to the screen. But that means rugged watches are more bulky what can be a problem in the gym. The real question is lightness of forerunner vs battery life of fenix /instinct
a5hl3yk 0.7Garmin Fenix 6 and 7 are having some hot deals right now. Go Sapphire for the extra protection. But if you only need the bare minimum, Forerunner 2xx
aashavskiy 0.7Had AW 6, 7, 10... Had Garmin Fenix 7 somewhere between AW... Now with Garmin instinct 3. ALl has pros and cons. none is perfect. For me it's great to switch from time to time... I would happily do the same between iphone and android, but the cost of switch in terms of software is crazy...
aa_ugh 0.4https://preview.redd.it/2rcsj00wjqrf1.png?width=2782&format=png&auto=webp&s=7b6878d4d1f0a615c46203df89d721be01f4dc8c I have fairly small wrists (just under 13cm) and I wear the fenix 7s, I’m on the 2nd to last hole so it’ll go even smaller if I had to. I think it looks appropriate for my proportions.
Able-Resource-7946 0.2there's more of us out there than you realize. I'm actually realizing the reason I got the fenix was to have the smallest sports tracker with the highest battery (woman with small wrists) and the best screen (Amoled is visible, wehre MIP is lmost invistible) But I'm finding the overnight data from garmin to be less and less useful or even mentally healthy, so I'm going back to using my analogs more and more. And they are prettier.
AccomplishedFail2247 0.2Get a garmin Fenix, doesnt really matter which model as long as it’s not ancient, off eBay
AccomplishedFunny550 0.5Actually the buttons on apple watch ultra are far better. The buttons on my new Fenix are spongy crap with no click.
I just bought a Fenix solar last night and so far it's a giant POS. The UI is ass, syncing Bluetooth is stupid, Garmin pay is garbage and the battery life isn't anywhere close to advertised.
AccomplishedPost6864 0.2And really, i have Siri on my Fenix - so all these smart features are on my Fenix. I don’t need to answer messages or read emails on my watch. It’s enough to be able to read a notification. If it’s important I grab my phone. Did the same on my awu. It looks ridiculous when somebody is typing a message with his watch, isn’t it?
Accurate-Mastodon-50 0.2Good comparison! I’ll add that my fenix shows exercise demonstrations on the watch. I use it a lot
Acrobatic_Muffin8568 0.7I am currently using the Garmin Fenix 7 + MyFitnessPal specifically for that purpose. The calories burned throughout the workout are quickly synchronized with the MFP app, through the Garmin integration. As a disclaimer, I only use the Strength workout from the watch, and start/stop the set.
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