Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Suunto 9 Peak Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 43 mm
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.8 mm
Weight 42 g 64 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Forest green | All black | Gold pearl | Titanium slate | Ocean blue | Titanium sand
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions 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 - SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Glass fibre reinforced polymer
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Grey -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 30 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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 Forerunner 235 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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