Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto 7. 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
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 42 mm 50 mm
Height 42 mm 50 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 65 g 51.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant
Colours - Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Microfibre textile
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Google Fit, Google Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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