Suunto 9 vs. Garmin MARQ Captain

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin MARQ Captain. 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 MARQ Captain Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 46 mm
Height 50 mm 46 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 81 g 95 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, silicone, ceramic
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes 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 MARQ Captain
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium/ceramic
Case Details White -
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 12 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 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin MARQ Captain
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
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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