Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S 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 45S vs. Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.5 mm 43 mm
Height 39.5 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.6 mm
Weight 32 g 62 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, 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, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details White | Iris | Black Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Iris | Black Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 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 45S Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
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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