Suunto 7 vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar. 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 fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
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: 89 g
Case only: 61 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 fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
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, temperature
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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, 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 fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 51 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 127-210 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 Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Titanium carbon grey DLC
STORAGE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
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 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 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay -
SAR Value - 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 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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