Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. 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 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Sport watch Smart 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
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, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications 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 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White -
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Aqua
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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