Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music 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 vívoactive 3 Music vs. Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.6 mm
Weight 43 g 62 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, 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, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Type Colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music 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
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - 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 vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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