The Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium is two things at the same time: a stylish smartwatch without ostentation and ostentation and yet anything but a gray mouse. The Finnish manufacturer's current 7 series has been on the market since last year. With the new facelift in Stone Gray Titanium, the sports watch has been visually adapted - but there are also innovations on the software side. How did the watch perform in my Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium test? I have put together the most important findings for you.

Typically, the design of a smartwatch model does not change within a generation. A manufacturer may offer software updates, new bracelets or perhaps even different colors for the watch case - usually nothing changes in the chassis. It's different with the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium, which has been released in a completely new look - namely with an elegant, minimalist titanium bezel that Sports Watch a very suitable everyday companion. This is particularly emphasized by the bracelet made of microfiber fabric.

While the stainless steel models of the Suunto 7 look more like robust outdoor smartwatches, the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium is more delicate and light-footed. Certainly perfect for anyone who wants to wear their smartwatch as a visually appealing accessory in the office. At the same time, the watch also cuts an excellent figure off-road Jog, Stand Up Paddling and all other sports, the smartwatch is an ideal companion, as I found in my Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium test.

However, there is a small catch: doing sports with the high-quality microfiber bracelet is such a thing. If you don't want to ruin the good thing after a few workouts, you should definitely get a second sports bracelet for activities.

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Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium in the test – my impression

Basically, Suunto has revised the existing 7 model in nuances with the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium. This is what I notice at first glance: the watch is significantly more elegant, simpler, more minimalist and noticeably lighter than that Suunto 7 stainless steel (test)that I did last Summer had already been tested extensively. I immediately noticed the soft and flexible fabric bracelet, which is super comfortable on the skin when worn.

And the inner values ​​of the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium are also convincing. The smartwatch can be operated intuitively - both via the touchscreen and the four buttons, three of which are on the right side and one on the left. Setting it up with your smartphone only takes a few minutes. A software update is installed during configuration.

For me, this is always a good sign that a sports watch is continually being developed further by the manufacturer. The smartwatch runs Google WearOS, an advanced operating system specifically designed for wearables. But it also works without any problems on my iPhone under iOS 14. And so the sports watch is ready for use after just a few minutes. Many of the settings on the watch – including the watch faces (Watch Faces) – can be easily adjusted. If you like to get involved with technology, you can first play around with the functions and familiarize yourself with the watch.

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Overview - the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium in the test

• The Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium is an optical facelift of the Suunto 2020 series, which was released in 7
• Highlights include the lightweight casing with titanium bezel, the high-resolution AMOLED display and the diverse range of uses for sports and activities
• The most important features of the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium
  • Case made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide and bezel made of grade 5 titanium
  • Gorilla glass cover slip
  • Microfiber fabric bracelet
  • Can be worn by women and men as a unisex model in different color variations
  • touch-sensitive AMOLED screen (454 × 454 pixels resolution and up to 1000 nits brightness)
  • Heart rate can be measured on the wrist
  • more than 70 sport modes adjustable
  • waterproof to 50 meters

Where can the sports smartwatch be classified - and for whom is it suitable?

For anyone looking for an elegant and reliable smartwatch with up-to-date functions, the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium is exactly the right choice. It is particularly ideal for anyone who prefers a minimalist design and wants to wear a more elegant electronic watch.

The unisex model is also ideal for women as it is significantly lighter and less bulky than its stainless steel sister model. The lower weight also makes the watch ideal for all endurance athletes - for example when jogging or walking.

Who, on the other hand, is on the big one Adventures If you are out and want to use the watch off-road, you should perhaps choose the more robust stainless steel model or the larger Suunto 9, which rounds off Suunto's portfolio as a top model.

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Strengths and weaknesses of the smartwatch

With the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium, the strengths clearly outweigh the weaknesses. The high-quality design with the titanium grade 5 bezel and the fabric strap is particularly impressive. The bright and colorful AMOLED display is easy to read in brightness and sunlight.

But the watch also cuts a really good figure when it comes to sports: numerous sports programs allow you to record and save training sessions in order to get an overview of your training results. In particular, the precise recording of the heart rate convinced.

What's exciting are the so-called heatmaps, where you can see which routes other athletes are taking. This way you can find new routes for your training. Breathing exercises, for example, are available for stress management.

Technically, at least on the iPhone under iOS 14, everything works perfectly. The clock can be set up in just a few minutes and synchronization also runs regularly without any problems. Regular updates are available for the smartwatch apps and the operating system that introduce new functions. For example, there was a major update in April 2021 that brought numerous functions to the Suunto 7. These include the following functions:

• Sleep (duration and phases)
• Body reserve (energy level)
• Daily heart rate (heart rate curve over 24 hours)
• New outdoor dial

The more negative features of the smartwatch include minor problems that do not have a particularly negative impact on the user experience. At first it's a little irritating that you have to install two apps on your smartphone - the Google Wear OS app and the Suunto app. If you make the display bright and use the watch intensively, the battery will discharge relatively quickly.

This also applies to most other smartwatch models. One thing that distinguished Suunto was that the watches were produced in Finland - they now also come from China. However, the quality does not seem to have suffered. The fabric bracelet is certainly also suitable for sports - since you want to enjoy it for a long time, you shouldn't sweat it and shouldn't wear it during your workout.

Power

• high quality design - the combination of titanium with the fabric bracelet looks very elegant
• AMOLED display - can be configured as an always-on display - with bright colors and a deep black tone
• Operation is intuitive using the four buttons and the touchscreen
• When measuring the heart rate, there are only very slight deviations of one to three beats per minute
• Heatmaps for athletes - see where other people ride their bikes or go jogging
• numerous sport modes and stress management
• It is very easy to establish a connection between the Suunto app and third-party fitness apps
• Apple-Health integration for iPhone users
• The smartwatch's operating system and apps receive regular updates

weaknesses

• As an iOS user with an iPhone, you have to install two apps - the Google Wear OS app and the Suunto app
• With prolonged use, the use of the always-on display and high screen brightness, the battery discharges quite quickly
• "Designed in Finland" - no longer "Made in Finland", but "Made in China" - however, there is no noticeable difference in quality
• The fabric wristband seems to be sensitive and it is better not to wear it for sports or sweaty activities - you should get a sports wristband for such purposes

Review – Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium review

Processing, materials and optics

Display and operation

Features

Precision of the measurement results

Versatility of application areas

Value for money

overall impression

Average rating 8,3

The evaluation is purely subjective and only reflects my own experience with the smartwatch.

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Technical data table – Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium

	Technology used
Main material	glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Cover glass material	Gorilla glass
Bezel material	Grade 5 titanium
Bracelet material	microfiber
Display	AMOLED color display with up to 1000 nits brightness and 454 × 454 pixels
Touchscreen	Ja
Color variants of the smartwatch	Stone Gray Titanium - others: Matte Black Titanium, White-Burgundy, All-Black-Black, Sandstone-Rose Gold, Graphite-Copper, Black-Lime Green
Clock functions	Time, automatic summer time, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, sunrise / sunset
Fitness tracking	Heart rate measurement, distance measurement, speed measurement, cadence, paddle strokes
Activity features	Pedometer, calorie consumption, activity goals
Focus	Running, cycling, swimming, various sports
Indoor tracking functions	Treadmill, indoor cycling, cross trainer, strength training, yoga and pilates, circuit training, gymnastics, aerobics, dancing, boxing and many more
Heart rate measurement on the wrist	Optical heart sensor
Pulse oximeter	No
water resistance	Up to 50 meters (5 ATM) - suitable for showering, swimming and snorkeling
Battery Life	Smartwatch mode: up to two days Training mode: up to 12 hours
Position tracking	GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, BEIDOU
Sensors	Optical heart rate sensor, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer
SmartWatch features	Notifications, calendar, weather, music functions, payment function Google Pay
Compatibility	iPhone, Android
Connections	Bluetooth® Smart, WiFi, NFC
Weight	51,9 grams

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Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium review:

My conclusion

The Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium is a typical one Gadget from Suunto: rock solid, precise and reliable. As an Android and iOS user, you can't go wrong with the smartwatch. The design is elegant and timeless, the functions are state-of-the-art and the quality of the watch is what you would expect from Suunto.

As a die-hard outdoor fan, hiker and climber, I would rather choose the stainless steel version of the smartwatch. In the office, in Beach vacation, for jogging and stand up paddling I would definitely prefer the Suunto 7 Stone Gray Titanium. The bottom line is that the smartwatch is an all-round successful facelift that is definitely one of the best sports watches currently available on the German market.

The manufacturer loaned me the smartwatch for a detailed test. In my test, I describe my personal impressions, which embellish all of the watch's strengths and weaknesses as objectively as possible. My advantage: I get an Amazon.de commission if you order the smartwatch via my website. For this reason, there is no point in reporting more positively about the product than it actually is - because if it does not meet your expectations, you will send it back.

Do you already use a smartwatch for everyday life, sports and outdoor activities? Share your experiences in the comments.

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