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Garmin Fenix 7 Pro or Garmin Fenix 8 Pro?

The new generation against the old one: 10 published specs differ.

What changes from one generation to the next

  • Smartwatch mode−3 days

    18 days15 days

  • GPS battery life−13 h

    57 h44 h

  • Multi-band GPS battery life+7 h

    23 h30 h

  • Screen type

    MIP (transflective)AMOLED

  • Screen size+0.1″

    1.3″1.4″

  • Glass

    othersapphire

  • Thickness+1.5 mm

    14.5 mm16 mm

  • Weight−2 g

    79 g77 g

Side by side

CriterionGarmin Fenix 7 Pro, front viewGarminGarmin Fenix 7 ProGarmin Fenix 8 Pro, front viewGarminGarmin Fenix 8 Pro
Battery
Smartwatch mode 18 days 15 days
GPS battery life 57 h 44 h
Multi-band GPS battery life 23 h 30 h
Solar charging yes not stated
Navigation
Onboard maps yes same for all
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type MIP (transflective) AMOLED
Screen size 1.3″ 1.4″
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass other sapphire
Case 47 mm same for all
Thickness 14.5 mm 16 mm
Weight 79 g 77 g
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel steel titanium
Water rating 10 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes same for all
Triathlon mode yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
LTE not stated yes
Wi-Fi yes same for all
Flashlight yes same for all

Prices

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

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