Garmin’s Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar smartwatch is a very budget-friendly Apple Watch Ultra 2 alternative, and you can get one for $499.99 shipped, originally $899.99. Durability is the name of the game with the Fenix 7 Pro. The 47mm case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel and rear cover. Its sapphire crystal lens won’t scratch, so you don’t have to worry about scuffing the face on a rock or gym equipment. Product page.
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Garmin fēnix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar, Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Built-in Flashlight, Solar Charging...
- Multisport GPS watch with a 1.3” display in a resilient 47 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case with a titanium bezel and rear cover
- Scratch-resistant Power Sapphire solar charging lens uses the sun’s energy for weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater awareness while you train at night and provides convenient...
It weighs 73g with the silicone strap. Not the lightest, but comfortable for long periods, whether you’re running trails or sleeping to monitor recovery stats. Battery life is where the Fenix 7 Pro shines. Garmin says up to 18 days in smartwatch mode, or 22 days with solar charging, assuming 3 hours daily in 50,000 lux sunlight.
Fitness is the Fenix 7 Pro’s bread and butter. It tracks over 30 activities from running and cycling to kiteboarding and jumpmaster. Each activity gets detailed data – pace, cadence and elevation for running, or stroke type for swimming. The multiband GPS is an upgrade from the standard models and locks onto multiple satellite signals for spot on accuracy even in the forest or city skyscrapers.
Health tracking goes way beyond exercise. Sleep tracking breaks down the stages, scores your rest and feeds into a “Body Battery” metric that measures your energy levels. Sensors for stress, altitude and temperature add depth to your data, while new Hill Score and Endurance Score track your climbing ability and stamina over time.
Watch is amazing from heart rate to tracking sleep to creating workout and best of all it’ll last at least 7 days minimum if you use it like me which is for runs and if not it will probably last longer! Charges pretty fast maybe within an hour depending on charger,” said one reviewer.
