Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 42 mm
Height 50 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 51.9 g 37 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 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, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type 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 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 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 | Aqua green
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 40 day(s) 14 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 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin Forerunner 55
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 -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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