Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Suunto 9 Peak. 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 Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 43 mm
Height 42.3 mm 43 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 10.6 mm
Weight 38.5 g 62 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Social apps
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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