Suunto 9 vs. Garmin D2 Delta S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin D2 Delta S. 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 D2 Delta S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 42 mm
Height 50 mm 42 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 81 g 65 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, HRmax, camera remote control, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details White Rose gold-tone
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour White Beige
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 7 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 7 days
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin D2 Delta S
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (white)
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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