Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Instinct 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.
| GENERAL | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| 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, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 15.3 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 | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 |
| Modes | - | Stealth mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Details | Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
| BAND | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 24 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 132-224 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 | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
| BATTERY | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 40 day(s) | 56 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 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 7 | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Google Fit, Google Pay | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| 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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