Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin Approach S12. 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 S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43.7 mm
Height 50 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 81 g 34.1 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Slate grey
STORAGE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 70 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 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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