Garmin has unveiled the fēnix 7 Series, positioned as the next generation of its flagship solar-enhanced multisport GPS smartwatch line-up.
With advanced solar charging for extended battery life, the fēnix 7 Series enhances the 5-button interface with a responsive touch screen. It also adds new training features, multi-band positioning and multi-continent mapping, all integrated in a tough housing with protective button guards and metal-reinforced lugs.
“We have been committed to helping athletes pursue their passions since the introduction of the fēnix 10 years ago, and we remain steadfast in our mission to bring innovative tools to the wrists of those it was designed for,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
“The fēnix 7 Series brings cutting-edge training and multisport features to the wrist. With its latest design upgrade, Garmin’s best-in-class performance metrics and health/wellness tracking, fēnix 7 provides serious athletes everything they need for peak performance.”
The new watch retains its 5-buttons with a new touchscreen interface for quick engagement with topographical maps. With the introduction of Sapphire Solar models, users do not have to choose between solar capabilities and a scratch resistant sapphire lens, as they had done previously for the 6 Series.
Garmin adds that it has improved the solar harvesting capability up to 200% in smartwatch mode from fēnix 6 Solar to fēnix 7 Solar. The updated fēnix design maximises solar surface area for increased efficiency including doubling solar gains from fēnix 6 to fēnix 7 in smartwatch mode.
The solar-enabled 7X models can go longer between charges with a battery life of up to 5 weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 5 days in GPS mode.
An integrated hands-free quick-access multi-LED flashlight has also been included. With running mode enabled, the light will match to a runner’s cadence, alternating between white and red with each arm swing so they can see and be seen.
Training features include:
- New Real-Time Stamina tool that allows athletes to monitor and track exertion levels during a run or bike activity.
- The new Visual Race Predictor feature takes into account running history and overall fitness to provide race estimates and insights into how training is progressing.
- Post-workout, Recovery Time Advisor takes into account training intensity and other factors like stress, daily activity and sleep to estimate the number of hours of rest needed to properly recover before another session of the same exertion.
- Daily Workout Suggestions gives a recommended next run or ride workout based on current training load, training status and overall fitness level.
24/7 health and wellness tools are also incorporated – including Pulse Ox, wrist-based heart rate, respiration and stress tracking, plus Garmin wellness insights such as Body Battery, Fitness Age and Sleep Score with Advanced Sleep Monitoring.
Users can access the Garmin Pay contactless payment solution, and enjoy music playlists from streaming services such as Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, which come preloaded on the 7 Series through the new Connect IQ Store On Device. The new Connect IQ Store On Device allows users to discover recommended apps and install over Wi-Fi directly from the watch, with no phone required.
Available models include fēnix 7S, fēnix 7 and fēnix 7X, with options for standard (non-solar), Solar and Sapphire Solar Editions, and have a suggested retail price starting at £599.99.
