Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 45 mm
Height 50 mm 45 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 51.9 g 53 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, 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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 135-230 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 -
STORAGE Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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