Suunto 7 vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin Approach S12. 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 7 vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43.7 mm
Height 50 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 51.9 g 34.1 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Microfibre textile Silicone
Band Colour Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime Slate grey
STORAGE Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 day(s) 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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