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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar vs Suunto A-10 Compass

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Suunto A-10 Compass is the lighter option — 61 g lighter than the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Fenix 7X Solar Suunto A-10 Compass
Weight 89 g · 0.089 kg · 0.20 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Garmin Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
89 g

Premium multisport GPS watch with solar charging.

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Suunto A-10 Compass
28 g

Classic baseplate compass for map navigation.

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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar vs Suunto A-10 Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto A-10 Compass wins — at 28 g it is 61 g (69%) lighter than the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar (89 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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