In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto 9 Baro. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 50 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 50 mm |
Depth | 15.4 mm | 16.8 mm |
Weight | 65 g | 81 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 320 x 300 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 24 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 130-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Watch mode - up to 14 days Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto 9 Baro |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | SuuntoPlus |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810H |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |