Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin fēnix 7S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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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 | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 50 mm | - |
| Height | 50 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 51.9 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 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 7S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, 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 7S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Case Size | - | 42 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 7S |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | 24 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 108-182 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 | Graphite | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 40 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 11 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 7 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Google Fit, Google Pay | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |