Apple Watch Original vs. Suunto 9

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Suunto 9. 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

Apple Watch Original vs. Suunto 9 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 50 mm
Height 38.6 mm 50 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 16.8 mm
Weight 40 g 81 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Type OLED - colour LED - colour
Resolution - 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Case Size 38 mm -
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel White
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Band Type Classic buckle Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width - 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown White
CPU Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Suunto 9
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay SuuntoPlus
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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