Suunto 9 vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 6. 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 fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
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 - Case only: 57 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details White Silver
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Black
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 48 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 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Garmin Pay
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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