Suunto 9 Peak vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Peak and Garmin Tactix 7. 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 9 Peak vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 51 mm
Height 43 mm 51 mm
Depth 10.6 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 62 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Titanium | Black | Black titanium Black DLC
BAND Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-175 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey Black
STORAGE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
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 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
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 9 Peak Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Charging cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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