Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin Instinct 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 45 mm
Height 50 mm 45 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 81 g 53 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 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
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 56 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 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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