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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar vs Suunto MC-2

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

Suunto MC-2 is the lighter option — 14 g lighter than the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Fenix 7X Solar Suunto MC-2
Weight 89 g · 0.089 kg · 0.20 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 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 MC-2
75 g

Mirror sighting compass with declination adjustment and clinometer for precise backcountry navigation.

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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar vs Suunto MC-2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto MC-2 wins — at 75 g it is 14 g (16%) 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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