Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Suunto 7. 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

Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 50 mm
Height 45 mm 50 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 53 g 51.9 g
Body Material Fibre-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 Instinct Suunto 7
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold
BAND Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Microfibre textile
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Suunto 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
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 Instinct Suunto 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Google Fit, Google Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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