Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Suunto Core Alpha. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 49.5 mm
Height 51 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 61 g 67 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Power Sapphire -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Aluminium
Case Details Black DLC -
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Textile
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 28 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
Other projects: