In depth comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Wear OS by Google | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 50 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 50 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 15.1 mm |
Weight | 51.9 g | 85 g |
Body Material | Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold | Silver |
BAND | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 125-208 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 |
STORAGE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 40 day(s) | 80 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 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Google Fit, Google Pay | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |