Suunto 9 Baro vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 50 mm 43.6 mm
Height 50 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 81 g 51 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 Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 14 day(s) 10 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
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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