Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Suunto 9 Peak Pro. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43 mm
Height 47 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 10.8 mm
Weight 85 g 64 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Forest green | All black | Gold pearl | Titanium slate | Ocean blue | Titanium sand
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Glass fibre reinforced polymer
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 125-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 80 day(s) 30 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 30 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 21 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 300 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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