Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Suunto Vertical. 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 Tactix 7 vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
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 13.6 mm
Weight 61 g 74 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
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, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
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 Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing 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 Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.4"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Details Black DLC Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
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 Vertical
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 28 day(s) 60 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 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Suunto Vertical
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
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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