| Manufacturer | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium multisport solar GPS smartwatch |
| Series | Fenix |
| Released | 31 May 2023 (announced 31 May 2023) |
| Price at launch | Solar: GBP 749.99 / USD 799.99 / EUR 849.99 (7S Pro, 7 Pro); GBP 829.99 / USD 899.99 / EUR 949.99 (7X Pro). Sapphire Solar: GBP 829.99 / USD 899.99 / EUR 949.99 (7S Pro, 7 Pro); GBP 929.99 / USD 999.99 / EUR 1,049.99 (7X Pro) |
| Predecessor | Fenix 7 |
| Successor | Fenix 8 Solar |
| Sizes | 7S Pro 42mm (small), 7 Pro 47mm (medium), 7X Pro 51mm (large) |
| Variants | Solar (stainless steel bezel, Power Glass); Sapphire Solar (titanium bezel, Power Sapphire; the 7S Pro Sapphire Solar also comes with a stainless steel bezel) |
| Colours | Solar: Silver with Graphite band (7S Pro); Slate Grey with Black band (7 Pro, 7X Pro). Sapphire Solar: Carbon Grey DLC Titanium; Titanium with Fog Grey and Ember Orange band; Soft Gold with Light Sand band (7S Pro) |
Specifications as at launch. Features and activity profiles reflect the latest Garmin software.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Comparisons | Quick answers | Further reading
Expert opinion
Makes standard the hardware the Fenix 7 rationed by edition: solar on every model, plus multi-band GPS with SatIQ, 32GB and a flashlight in all three sizes.
It adds Elevate Gen 5 and a brighter MIP display, with battery life unchanged from the Fenix 7. It is the solar MIP counterpart to the Epix Pro, for athletes who put endurance ahead of screen quality.
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
Solar adventure watch with maps, a flashlight and multi-band GPS.
What’s new versus the Fenix 7
Hardware
- Solar charging lens on every model; the Fenix 7 range also had non-solar editions
- Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ on every edition, where the Fenix 7 had it on the Sapphire Solar only
- 32GB storage on every edition, up from 16GB on the non-Sapphire Fenix 7
- LED flashlight on all three sizes, where the Fenix 7 had it on the 7X only
- Elevate Gen 5 optical heart rate sensor, replacing Gen 4; the Garmin ECG App was enabled on it from October 2023 in supported regions
- Next-generation MIP display with redesigned pixels, backlight and solar panel, easier to read indoors
- Ambient light sensor
Software
- Hill Score and Endurance Score
- Weather map overlays and relief shading
- Up Ahead checkpoints
- New activity profiles, including whitewater rafting, motocross and overlanding
Battery life is unchanged from the equivalent Fenix 7 solar models.
Specifications
The 7 Pro (47mm) figures are shown in the table as the headline size. Differences for the other sizes are noted below.
7S Pro (42mm): 42 x 42 x 14.1mm, display 30.4mm (1.2″) at 240 x 240, weight 63g (case 47g) Solar, 58g (case 42g) titanium Sapphire Solar, QuickFit 20mm band.
7X Pro (51mm): 51 x 51 x 14.9mm, display 35.56mm (1.4″) at 280 x 280, weight 96g (case 68g) Solar, 89g (case 61g) Sapphire Solar, QuickFit 26mm band.
| Specification | Fenix 7 Pro Solar | Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP), always-on | |
| Display size | 33.02mm (1.3″) | |
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | |
| Lens | Power Glass (solar charging) | Power Sapphire (solar charging) |
| Touchscreen | Yes, plus five buttons | |
| Physical | ||
| Case size | 47mm (medium) | |
| Dimensions | 47 x 47 x 14.5mm | |
| Weight | 79g (case 56g) | 73g (case 50g) |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer with steel rear cover | Fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Band | 22mm QuickFit, silicone | |
| Water rating | 10 ATM | |
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| Sensors and positioning | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, multi-band with SatIQ | |
| Heart rate | Garmin Elevate Gen 5 | |
| ECG | Yes, Garmin ECG App enabled October 2023, region-dependent | |
| Pulse Ox | Yes | |
| Skin temperature | Yes, added by software update | |
| Other sensors | Barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor | |
| Connectivity and storage | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | |
| NFC (Garmin Pay) | Yes | |
| Storage | 32GB | |
| Music | Yes, offline Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music | |
| Maps | Downloadable TopoActive maps via Wi-Fi | Preloaded TopoActive maps |
| LED flashlight | Yes, variable intensity, red light and strobe | |
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Battery life
Battery figures are the same for the Solar and Sapphire Solar editions of each size. Each cell shows battery only, then with solar. Smartwatch, battery saver and expedition solar figures assume all-day wear with 3 hours a day outside at 50,000 lux; GPS solar figures assume use at 50,000 lux.
| Mode | 7S Pro (42mm) | 7 Pro (47mm) | 7X Pro (51mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | Up to 11 days / 14 days with solar | Up to 18 days / 22 days with solar | Up to 28 days / 37 days with solar |
| Battery saver watch | Up to 38 days / 87 days with solar | Up to 57 days / 173 days with solar | Up to 90 days / 1 year or more with solar |
| GPS Only | Up to 37 hours / 46 hours with solar | Up to 57 hours / 73 hours with solar | Up to 89 hours / 122 hours with solar |
| All Satellite Systems | Up to 26 hours / 30 hours with solar | Up to 40 hours / 48 hours with solar | Up to 63 hours / 77 hours with solar |
| All Systems + Multi-band | Up to 15 hours / 16 hours with solar | Up to 23 hours / 26 hours with solar | Up to 36 hours / 41 hours with solar |
| All Systems + Music | Up to 7 hours | Up to 10 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Max Battery GPS | Up to 90 hours / 162 hours with solar | Up to 136 hours / 289 hours with solar | Up to 213 hours / 578 hours with solar |
| Expedition GPS | Up to 26 days / 43 days with solar | Up to 40 days / 74 days with solar | Up to 62 days / 139 days with solar |
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Features
A full breakdown of Garmin platform features is available at Garmin features explained.
Plan
- Daily Suggested Workouts for running and cycling
- Garmin Coach training plans
- Multisport, cardio, strength, HIIT, yoga and Pilates workouts with on-screen animations
- Race Widget and race predictor
- Morning Report
Prepare
- Training Readiness, Training Status and Training Load
- HRV Status
- Recovery Time
- Body Battery energy monitoring
- Sleep score and advanced sleep monitoring
- All-day stress and respiration tracking
- Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation
- Garmin ECG App, region-dependent
- Skin temperature
- Health Snapshot and Jet Lag Adviser
- Heat and altitude acclimation
- Women’s health and hydration tracking
Perform
- VO2 max, Hill Score and Endurance Score
- Real-Time Stamina
- Wrist-based running power and running dynamics
- PacePro, ClimbPro and grade-adjusted pace
- Up Ahead for aid stations and checkpoints
- TopoActive maps with relief shading and weather overlays, Trendline popularity routing and NextFork
- SkiView maps for more than 2,000 ski resorts
- 43,000 preloaded golf courses
- FTP, power curve and advanced cycling dynamics with a compatible power meter
- Multisport auto transition
- Strava Live Segments and Garmin Live Segments
Connect
- Smart notifications, with text replies on Android
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Music storage and playback from Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music
- Incident detection and assistance during select activities
- LiveTrack and live event sharing
- Compatible with the Garmin Messenger app
- Connect IQ Store on the watch
- LED flashlight with strobe that can match running cadence
- Smart trainer control
Activity profiles
| Category | Profiles |
|---|---|
| Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Course, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Swimming/Running |
| Gym and fitness | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing, Jump Roping, Indoor Climbing, Boxing, Mixed martial arts, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Outdoor | Walking, Hiking, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Inline Skating |
| Other | Winter sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, XC Skate Skiing | Water sports: Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Snorkeling | Team sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Racket sports: Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Motorsports: Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motorcrossing, ATVing, Snowmobile | Other: Jumpmaster, Tactical |
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
Solar adventure watch with maps, a flashlight and multi-band GPS.
Comparisons and upgrade guides
- Garmin Fenix 7 Pro review, what changed from the Fenix 7 and whether to upgrade
- Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro pricing and model options, solar against AMOLED
- Garmin Fenix 8 review, the successor and the case for buying the Fenix 7 Pro instead
Quick answers
When was the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro released?
Garmin announced and released Fenix 7 Pro on 31 May 2023. The launch price started at GBP 749.99 or USD 799.99 for the 7S Pro and 7 Pro Solar, and reached GBP 929.99 or USD 999.99 for the 7X Pro Sapphire Solar.
Is the Fenix 7 Pro waterproof?
Fenix 7 Pro has a water rating of 10 ATM. It includes Pool Swimming and Open Water Swimming profiles as well as Triathlon.
Does the Fenix 7 Pro have maps?
Yes, Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar has preloaded TopoActive maps, and the Solar edition downloads TopoActive maps over Wi-Fi. Both have relief shading, weather overlays, Trendline popularity routing and NextFork.
Does the Fenix 7 Pro have a flashlight, ECG and solar?
Yes, every Fenix 7 Pro has solar charging and an LED flashlight with variable intensity, red light and strobe. The Garmin ECG app was enabled in October 2023 and is region-dependent.
What sizes does the Fenix 7 Pro come in?
Fenix 7 Pro comes as the 42mm 7S Pro, the 47mm 7 Pro and the 51mm 7X Pro. The 7 Pro is 14.5mm thick, weighs 79g as the Solar or 73g as the Sapphire Solar, and takes a 22mm QuickFit band.
How long does the Fenix 7 Pro battery last?
Garmin rates the 47mm Fenix 7 Pro for up to 18 days as a smartwatch, or 22 days with solar, and 57 hours in GPS-only mode. The 51mm 7X Pro lasts up to 28 days as a smartwatch, or 37 days with solar.
Further reading
- Garmin Fenix 7 Pro review
- Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro battery life
- The improved MIP display and flashlight
- ECG on the Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro
- Garmin watch specifications
- Release Radar: upcoming Garmin watches
Related watches
AMOLED alternative: Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2), the same platform and sizes with an AMOLED display in place of solar MIP.
Also consider: Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar, a titanium expedition watch that adds solar charging to an AMOLED display.
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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