The Garmin Fenix 7, 7S, 7X, and Epix series of GPS fitness watches have been revealed. Here’s everything you need to know.
Each Fenix 7 size is available with solar-charging capabilities if you want to pay for it. Garmin increased the surface area of the solar-charging panel on the Fenix 7 line, making it more efficient than the solar panels on the Fenix 6 line. The Fenix 7’s solar panels are ~54% larger than the Fenix 6X Pro Solar panels, essentially doubling the solar gains when outdoors in direct sunlight. Battery stats for each model can be found in the specs table below. If you spring for the Fenix 7X, you’ll get one of the coolest new features available on the lineup. Both 7X models have a dimmable, multi-LED flashlight built into the top edge of the watch case. A quick double-tap on the display turns on the flashlight. You can use this to see where you’re going at night, stay visible while on the road, or as a replacement for your phone’s flashlight whenever you need it. The flashlight can be set to red or a dimmable white mode. Garmin also developed a strobe mode that matches your running cadence with each arm swing. It’s pretty cool, though I wish it were available on all Fenix 7 models.
