Suunto 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm -
Height 50 mm -
Depth 16.8 mm -
Weight 81 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar
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/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type LED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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