Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin Approach G12. 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

Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Width 50 mm 45.8 mm
Height 50 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 81 g 25.1 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Odometer
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Type LED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue -
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Strap -
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue -
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 30 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m -
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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