In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 42 mm |
Height | 50 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 16.8 mm | 14.2 mm |
Weight | 81 g | 60 g |
Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | 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 6S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue | Silver |
BAND | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue | Black |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 59 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 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |