In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 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: 32.1 g |
Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
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/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | LED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | White | Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Band Width | 24 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | White | Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.15 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2982 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |