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.
GENERAL | Suunto 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | - | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Crystal Type | Polyamide | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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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 | - |