Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Suunto 7. 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

Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Product Type Smart 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 42 mm 50 mm
Height 42 mm 50 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 36 g 51.9 g
Body Material - 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 Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level 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, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Microfibre textile
Band Colour Black | Lava red Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging 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
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