Microsoft Band vs. Suunto 9

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Suunto 9. 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

Microsoft Band vs. Suunto 9 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 50 mm
Height - 50 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 16.8 mm
Weight 60 g 81 g
Body Material TPE Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Type TFT - colour LED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - White
BAND Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Band Type - Strap
Band Width - 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-220 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - White
STORAGE Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Suunto 9
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health SuuntoPlus
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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