Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Approach S42. 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. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43.4 mm
Height 50 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 81 g 43 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro 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, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Details White Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 10 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 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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