Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Tactix 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

Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 51 mm
Height 46 mm 51 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 66 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level 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 - Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
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
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Type LCD - 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 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Steel Black DLC
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 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 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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