Suunto 9 Baro vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Baro and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm 45 mm
Height 50 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 15 mm
Weight 81 g 54 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth -
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Type LED - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue -
CAMERA Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
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
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Baro Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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