Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 42.3 mm
Height 50 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 81 g 38.5 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 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, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, 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
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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 Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Black
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Grey | Merlot
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology 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 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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