Garmin Fenix 7 Review // BEST Smartwatch in 2022

We cover all the new features of the new Garmin Fenix 7 GPS sport smartwatch. There are 7 days in a week. And the fēnix® 7 Sapphire Solar multisport GPS watch is built to last for all of them. Featuring a 1.3” display and scratch-resistant Power Sapphire™ solar charging lens, it has the battery life to sustain your athletic and outdoor challenges. Use trusted button controls or the new touchscreen interface to access selections. Gain performance insights and metrics that help you manage your exertion and build stamina. Optimise recovery with 24/7 health and wellness monitoring of heart rate, respiration, stress, sleep and more1. Outdoor navigation sensors and new multi-band GNSS technology help guide you with a higher level of positioning accuracy, even in challenging environments. Plus, you’ll have preloaded TopoActive maps and worldwide ski and golf maps right on your wrist. To compliment your less energetic days, connected features include smart notifications2, music storage and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments3.

0:00 Intro
0:21 Unboxing
1:01 Fenix 7 Range
1:26 Power Glass
2:30 Battery Improvements
3:09 Power Sapphire
3:36 Touch Screen
4:39 Torch!
5:45 Power Modes
7:48 Visual & Physical Changes
9:42 QuickFit Strap
10:30 Operating Conditions
10:55 Heart Rate Monitor
11:40 Watch-face Options
12:51 Garmin Glances
13:07 Solar Intencity
13:35 Vo2 Max
13:57 Activity Data
14:35 Body Battery
14:50 Sleep Tracking
15:45 Sport Profiles
16:34 REVELATION!
17:05 Duel Band GNSS Maps
17:21 Ski Resort Maps
17:40 Gold Courses
18:00 Save Location
18:41 Sensor Pairing
19:08 Garmin Pay
19:25 Notifications
19:55 Weight
20:27 Wrist Sizing
20:52 Whatchathink?

fēnix® 7 Sapphire Solar:
Long-running solar powered multisport GPS watch with scratch-resistant Power Sapphire™ lens and always-on 1.3” display uses the sun’s energy to extend battery life

Trusted button controls that work in any environment are matched with a highly responsive touchscreen interface for quick, convenient access to selections

Take your training to the next level with endurance and real-time stamina tracking, training status, advanced performance metrics and 30+ built-in sports apps

Get 24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox4, stress and enhanced sleep tracking1

Navigate the outdoors with a higher level of positioning accuracy, thanks to new multi-band frequency and GNSS network support (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) plus built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter

Find freedom and adventure with preloaded TopoActive maps — plus maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide

Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity lets you download maps for any continent at any time — without using a computer

Enjoy everyday style with access to smart notifications2, music storage and our Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution3

Battery performance: up to 18 days of battery life while indoors or up to 22 days when solar charging5 in smartwatch mode; in GPS Mode, up to 62 hours no solar charging or up to 81 hours when solar charging6

5Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

6Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions

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[wiggle]

What do you prefer...the Fenix 7...or that dirty lip slug?

[maan]

Can we appreciate how he really tried to answer everyone’s comments below when he could have just ignore it. Btw really nice review👍

[johndesouza]

Red light is used for night Ops as it doesn't mess with your night vision and reduces your light profile. Cool little feature they added, ill be buying this watch.

[gcprost]

The red mode, I believe is there to protect your night vision. When I was in the Navy we had small red torches that we could use to get up in the night and go to the head without disturbing other sailors in the mess.

[avinashbhogun]

I’m a going from Garmin Forerunner 645 to this bad boy 🎉⭐️

[dingdong]

Thank you sir! Great review!!
I spoiled myself and bought the 7X. The LED light has 4 settings - 3 “white” light and 1 red.
Thank you for all the info, it’s helped me a LOT!

[chrisd]

Red light is for map reading etc at night, it’s a tactical function, doesn’t give your position away as easily, doesn’t compromise your night vision.

[travelzwithtyler]

I just bought this after watching your review! First Garmin... Hope I like it. I'm not an elite athlete but I love what it can do. Especially my first GPS device. Thanks for the great review. If I may say... You have great eyes, a very handsome man.

[goose]

Bought just now, satisfied, the best in the market indeed 🤩👍🏻

[Koko-pgwu]

Hey! Would appreciate some advise! I’m switching from an Apple Watch series 5, I bought the garmin instinct 2 but now I’m thinking should I actually go for Fenix 7 solar or fenix 7 solar sapphire?? 🙏🏼

[jamesc]

thx for this, best visuals and explanations of any video i’ve seen. love how you show and/or describe which button u r pressing. love the screens u go over that are invaluable in terms of showing use as real world use. amazing job

[markhill]

I've seen one second hand for 450 pounds i don't know if it's worth buying second hand as you don't know if it's a genuine watch no repairs on it etc, it does come with the box, charger etc so I'm not sure what to do, currently have a coros pace 2 and it's a fantastic budget watch.

[donovanvaz]

Hi I just received mine. I selected the Sports Mode and then Bike. I now cannot get back to the list of the other sports. Whenever I select Sports Mode it just defaults to Bike. Can you help please? Thanks.

[wrightstufsw]

I just ordered my fenix 7 tactix pro today mate

[jdrake]

Hi, Would you recommend it for road cycling with a power meter ?

[tatokurniawan]

Thank u for you review, on fenix 7 is the sensor behind the watch made of glass or plastic like the fenix 6?

[ItineranteCata]

Can you compare the glare (outdoor and indoor) with the standard screen vs the sapphire solar? Thanks!

[pppp]

Hi, talking about battery what do you mean typical is like always on or gesture?

[Northern_Rockhopper]

Can you upload GPX routes from Strava onto the fenix7 and follow the route whilst out on the trail!?

[Frip]

charges 3x faster in sun than Fenix 6? did you test this bit of marketing?