Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Tactix 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

Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 51 mm
Height 43 mm 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight 36 g 61 g
Body Material ABS case Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time 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
Modes Exercise mode Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information 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
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black DLC
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
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
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB charging cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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