Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Suunto Race. 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 Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 49 mm
Height 51 mm 49 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 61 g 83 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.43"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Details Black DLC Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 26 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 28 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Race
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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