Suunto 9 Peak vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Peak and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 Peak vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 10.6 mm -
Weight 62 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Titanium | Black | Black titanium Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-175 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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