Suunto 7 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, 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 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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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