In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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 Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 50 mm | - |
Height | 50 mm | - |
Depth | 16.8 mm | - |
Weight | 81 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 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 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, 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, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, 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 | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | White | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Shale grey | Light sand |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 59 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 Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | Garmin Pay |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |