Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Suunto 7. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 50 mm
Height 47 mm 50 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 60 g 51.9 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant
Colours - Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Microfibre textile
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Google Fit, Google Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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