Suunto 9 vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Fitbit Sense. 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. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm 40.38 mm
Height 50 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 81 g -
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 14 day(s) 6 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
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus FitBit Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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