Suunto 9 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 47 mm
Height 50 mm 47 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 81 g 85 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert 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 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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 Solar
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 Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 80 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
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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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