Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 47 mm
Height 50 mm 47 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 81 g 60 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type 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 fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-208 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 48 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 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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