Suunto 9 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
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 -
Height 50 mm -
Depth 16.8 mm -
Weight 81 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details White Slate grey
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Black
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 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
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
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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