In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 81 g | 44 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 6S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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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, blood oxygen saturation |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | White | Silver |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | White | Black |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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RAM | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | 1-year warranty |