Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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 HR vs. Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR 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 30.2 mm 43 mm
Height 57 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.6 mm
Weight 48.2 g 62 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, 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 vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Type Colour Colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 9 Peak
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 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 HR Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
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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