Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 35.5 mm
Height 50 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 51.9 g 37.3 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 Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
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 Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Black
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Microfibre textile Silicone
Band Colour Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime Slate grey
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 40 day(s) 5 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)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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