Suunto 7 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape Round Round
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
Band Type Strap Band
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
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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