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Garmin Fenix 7S / 7 / 7X
The Fenix 7 range was released in 2022. The 7S (left) is the smaller model and 7X (right) is the larger model.
There is a Standard, Solar and Sapphire Solar edition of the Fenix 7S and 7. There are just Solar and Sapphire Solar for the 7X, making 8 watches in total. The only differences are the glass and the protective coatings on the metal parts.
Garmin have also added a “Windsurf” sport type and “SpeedPro” function for speedsurfers. It’s fairly basic compared to the features on the COROS watches but a step in the right direction!
The watch also sports dual-frequency (multi-band) GNSS which is claimed to increase accuracy.
Details about the Fenix 7S + Fenix 7 + Fenix 7X can be found on the Garmin website, plus the manual.
Tips
- Please read the general guidance for all users of smart / sports watches.
- Change the data recording interval to “every second”. The default is “smart” and is unsuitable for speed sailing.
- Export the session in the .FIT format in the Garmin Connect app. Do this using the “original” format.
- Try installing the GPSTC data fields by TBWonder to monitor your best 2s, 10s, 5 x 10s, 1852m, alpha 500m and hour.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Logging | 1 Hz when recording interval is set to “every second” |
| Memory | TBC |
| Battery | 26 h (Fenix 7S) / 40 h (Fenix 7) / 63 h (Fenix 7X) |
| Charging | Custom USB cable |
| Download | Export from Garmin Connect |
| Best Format | FIT |
| Other Formats | GPX + TCX |
| GPS chipset | Airoha AG3335M |
| Additional Logging | No |
| Approved for GP3S | No |
| Approved for GPSTC | No |