Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Approach S42. 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

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43.4 mm
Height 50 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 51.9 g 43 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Metal
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Microfibre textile Silicone
Band Colour Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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