Suunto 7 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
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
Band Type Strap Band
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
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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