In depth comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin epix Gen 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Wear OS by Google | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 50 mm | - |
Height | 50 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 51.9 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Body Material | Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Titanium | Passivated stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Steel |
Case Details | Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold | Slate steel |
BAND | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 125-208 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 | - |
STORAGE | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 40 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 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 7 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Google Fit, Google Pay | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |