Garmin introduces the phoenix 7 series: the new generation of the flagship range of Garmin multisport products has arrived to be worn by athletes, explorers, mountaineers and all those who wish to have a concentrate of technology on their wrist at the service of outdoor and indoor activities.
«The fēnix series has had, and still has, a prominent place among the products that the company has presented in recent years. – he has declared Stefano Viganò, CEO of Garmin Italy – We are very happy to present this new and innovative version today, on the tenth anniversary of its debut on the wrists of the greatest sportsmen. Those of the fēnix family are not just sport watches, but symbols of a passion to wear and to tell always, during one’s daily life and during sporting activity. Real icons of the path towards achieving a great dream ».
Conceived, designed and developed specifically to improve and monitor your performance day after day, the fēnix 7 series now combines reliable 5-button menu selection with a responsive and latency-free touchscreen user interface, which allows you to provide a combined navigation in the selections and maximum interaction with the graphics of all widgets. New and innovative features for a more in-depth analysis of your training have been introduced, as well as the satellite reception system has been enhanced with the implementation of the MULTI-BAND GNSS receiver, GPS-GALILEO-GLONASS and preloaded multi-continent mapping, or to download for free depending on the models.
The aesthetics also show interesting innovations, without giving up the lines that have characterized fēnix over the years, with a revisited design starting from the Button Guard protections of the buttons with metal reinforced buttresses: all in favor of maximum precision in identifying the START button. / STOP even with gloves. The restyling is completed with the extension of the bezel, which now covers the lugs, offering a touch of shine and protection for an element that is exposed to shocks.
Performance e design
Thanks to the wide variety of models available (more than 20), the fēnix 7 series meets every need, starting from the size of the case, from 42mm in the S version, 47mm and 51mm in the X version. Assembled to guarantee maximum Reliability with unique materials such as steel, titanium and sapphire, the series has been redesigned to provide even more robustness thanks to the reinforced lugs and metal button protection. The management of the menu and the selection of functions via buttons is now combined with a new reactive touchscreen interface to offer a double solution, improving daily interaction with the smartwatch and navigation on the map.
The combination of buttons and touch facilitates use and rapid interaction with the TopoActive, Popularity and Golf maps integrated in the Sapphire Titanium models, and which can be downloaded for free for the Steel models with crystal lenses. Another great novelty is the introduction in the range of Sapphire Solar models, which do not compromise between the extreme durability guaranteed by the solar charging provided by the Power SapphireTM technology and the guarantee of ultra resistance offered by the sapphire crystal. They also improve the display’s brightness and readability due to the nature of the corundum. fēnix 7 also increases the solar collection area allowing up to double the solar gain compared to the previous generation in smartwatch mode. The fēnix 7X Solar Power GlassTM and Solar Power SapphireTM models give even more time to passions, extending the periods between recharges up to 5 weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 6 days in GPS mode.
The fēnix 7X model introduces a multi-LED flashlight integrated into the case. This multipurpose light source is a game changer for sports, outdoor activities and everyday life. During races in the dark or simply in poor visibility conditions, a red light, which can also be activated in strobe mode as a signal for assistance or white with adjustable flow, will illuminate the road to allow greater visibility and above all to be seen. By enabling the running mode, the light will follow the runner’s cadence, alternating white and red with each swing of the arm, to make the athlete easily visible in any condition: late afternoon or night runs have never been so safe and now have an extra safety ally.
New training features
Training becomes even more innovative with sports apps, from indoor bouldering to mountaineering, through the brand new windsurfing and kitesurfing, up to functional strength training and much more.
On the performance improvement front, the fēnix 7 series implements innovative tools:
- The new integrated GEN 4 heart rate sensor, even more precise and reliable thanks to the repositioning of the sensors, to avoid light interference in case of bending of the wrist.
- To keep away from burnout and injuries, Garmin launches like preview the new function is absolute in the sport diagnosis bouquet Real-Time Stamina, which allows athletes to monitor and know energy levels during running sessions or cycling activities.
- The new function Visual Race Predictor combines running history and overall fitness information to provide race timing estimates and projections and training progress insights.
- After the activities, Recovery Time Advisor now analyzes various parameters such as training intensity and load, status, stress, heart rate variability, daily activity and sleep quality to estimate the number of hours of rest needed for recovery before embarking on a new training session.
- The function Daily Workout Feeds indicates the recommended running or cycling training based on your current training status and load, as well as your general fitness level.
(To allow the fenix 7 to work at its best, it is recommended to wear it 24 hours a day to facilitate the best self-learning for evaluations and to wait at least fifteen workouts in order to optimize correct profiling).
Reliable in any situation
Equipped with Garmin’s full suite of navigation features, the new fēnix 7 series supports all major satellite systems (GPS, GLONAS and GALILEO) and introduces MULTI-BAND technology on Sapphire Titanium models. The reception of the additional L5 frequency guarantees greater accuracy even in conditions of poor sky visibility and minimizes positioning errors due to the multipath effect (the anomalous reflection of the satellite signal in the presence of obstacles or reflective surfaces such as water or mountains) .
Another novelty is the new user interface Sync Setting that allows you to set the fēnix 7 directly from your smartphone with greater practicality and readability. The models are already pre-loaded with SkiView ™ maps dedicated to alpine and cross-country skiing for the Power SapphireTM models or downloadable for the other models. The Standard and Solar models allow you to download TopoActive maps wherever you are, thanks to the innovative download capability via WI-FI connection. Designed for all trail runners, the function Up Ahead, a first for the fēnix series, it offers the exact locations of rescue stations, paths, turns, refreshments and POIs like a real roadbook. Performance metrics including distance and remaining ascent are also available for user-defined checkpoints, with a summary of the last split time and optional rest recommendations, all geared towards helping athletes manage their time during the race. competition.
All day on your wrist
Designed to be worn all day, every day, the fēnix 7 series offers tools for 24/7 fitness monitoring. These include the Pulse Ox sensor, 4 GEN integrated heart rate detector, breathing monitoring and stress, as well as Garmin wellness information such as Body Battery ™, Fitness Age and Sleep Quality Values with Advanced Rest Monitoring. After resting, you can check how much time was spent in each phase of sleep and get dedicated information on how sports activity, stress levels and bedtime have affected the quality of sleep with a score between 0 and 100.
When paired with a compatible smartphone, fēnix 7 displays smart notifications directly on your wrist. The safety and Incident Detection functions guarantee maximum peace of mind during outdoor training thanks to the automatic detection of accidental falls and manually activated assistance alerts, able to send a geo-localized message to emergency contacts.
Users can access the Garmin Pay ™ contactless payment solution and enjoy music playlists from streaming services such as Spotify®, Amazon Music and Deezer, preloaded on the fēnix 7 Sapphire Titanium series. The new Connect IQTM Store allows users to discover recommended apps, widgets, data fields and new watch faces and install them via Wi-Fi directly from the watch, without the need for a phone.
Garmin fēnix 7S, fēnix 7 and fēnix 7X series models, standard version (non-solar), Solar and Sapphire Solar Edition, are available from today through Garmin official sales channels starting at € 699.99.