Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm -
Height 50 mm -
Depth 16.8 mm -
Weight 81 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Slate steel
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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