Garminfēnix 7X SOLAR (51 mm), Large Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Solar Charging,Advanced Health and Training Features,Touchscreen and Buttons,Ultratough Design Features,Up to 37 days battery life,Black

Review date: 5th April 2024In a world of poor quality products, this device truly leaps out as a marvel amounst the smart devices. A device that is like no others and is actually worth the money that I paid for it. I have owned this device since February 2024, and it has spent 90% - 95% of that time fully charged, and on my wrist. Even now when I look at my watch, the battery is 69%, my heart rate is 74 beats per minute (Bpm) and my daily steps are 9207.This device monitors my stress levels, and can send an alert when my Bpm increases above a specific level. This has previously allowed me to relax, utilising the devices built in breathing exercises.The device can differentiate between napping and sleeping, and will advise accordingly. Monitoring whether the desired sleep or nap was sufficient. It can also advise how much sleep you require, and whether increased sleep is required due to your daily stress levels. It monitors everything from your resting heart rate (RHT) to the location that you parked your car.All of the above functions are built into the device. The best part is, that all of the information that your device gathers is presented to you, via the Garmin connect app. The Connect app can be installed on android, iPhone, iPad, and windows devices. Allowing the watch users to gain access to their personal info. However, the Garmin Connect app, can only be accessed by one device at a time, and does not provide dual access (access from both the android device and ipad at the same time). The Garmin Connect app displays a logical user interface (UI), allowing the user of the watch to have a seamless user experience (UX). This Garmin connect app displays various graphical, and written details, providing weekly sleep patterns, suggested improvements to sleep coach information and stress levels.There is also an app store that is associated with this device. The app Store, which is called the IQ Store, and it allows watch users to download various apps. The apps range from analogue watch faces to more indepth sensors such as core body temperature.The watch strap is rubber, which isn't great, but is understandable, due to the activities that you can do with this device i.e. swimming, skiing, weight training, yachting, mountaineering, etc. However,you can change the watch strap if rubber is not to your liking. The watch strap ustilises a clipping mechanism, that allows the watch user to change the strap in 5 - 10 seconds.At the time of writing this review, I have charged this device 3 times (when I initially brought this device and twice when the charge fell below 50%).This has allowed the device to work with my body 24/7, to monitor all of its essential functions from sleep to Heart Rate Monitor (HRM).This review has highlighted some of this devices functions, as each function of the watch would require an equal sized review. My personal advice would be to buy the watch and try it for 3 weeks. If you don't like it send it back, but I have a feeling that once you use this device, you will be confused regarding how you went through life without it.On a final note, this device has a built in torch! Who puts a torch into a watch? Garmin, that's who.

A properly chunky watch, but one that's packed with features.It's a massive step up from the fenix 3 hr that I had before, and definitely one I do not regret taking.As weird as it sounds, the built-in torch is remarkably useful.The GPS is responsive (can't say I've specifically tested the glonass functionality such that I'd notice), the WiFi and Bluetooth connections are fast and stable, as are the ant+ connections.In terms of price, it's not cheap, but it doesn't sting anywhere near a much as the newest model does, and you get the vast majority of the functionality barring voice control - I have enough devices that eavesdrop on me, so my watch definitely doesn't need to.I am still determining how useful of a fitness tool it is, but if my experience fo the fenix 3 is anything to go by, I expect it'll be an absolute boon.

Genuinely the best value for money. Super long battery life and excellent fitness tracking and insights. Such a game changer and the flashlight is so underrated

I’ve had my watch for nearly a month now.It’s action packed with features.All an on display so that I can just glance at my watch and it has all the info that I personally need..Fantastic battery life near 30 days without a charge, now that’s something.I like a big watch because I feel so comfortable wearing them.I was always a Casio buff but this watch changed me completely.It’s not Oled but the display is perfectly clear day or night.Price wise? I’ve had more expensive watches and not been as excited until I got this one.Longevity wise it will last a fair few years without a fought.100 mtr aqua depth is something on a rechargeable watch these days, so yea at the very least I shower with it on.Time is controlled by satellite so there’s never no need to keep on changing the time by other means.Lots of features I don’t use but the watch face with all the info.Ok it’s not a sapphire glass but?? I’ve placed a glass cover on to protect the glass underneath, same as my phone.Connectivity to my phone was such a simple process and dosent give me a moments trouble.( I-phone 15 Pro)Nor does it interfere with the vehicle that I have.All in all this really is a £ for £ bargainAnd delivered well in time!!Absolutely love this watch and compared to others of this similar price for me it blows them out of the water.Quality robust time piece. Well done Garmin.

The look, feel and design of the watch are just excellent, a good screen size and stacks of features, the basic operation of the watch and software is good, with great trading accuracy and power performance,however finding more detailed instructions of the watch and its function’s are found in multiple places, including websites YouTube and in app links, this becomes little adventure in itself, overall loving the adventure!