In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin Instinct 2S 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 Instinct 2S 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 | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 50 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 50 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 16.8 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 81 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue | Neo tropic |
BAND | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S 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 | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue | - |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 Baro | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |