Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Swim 2. 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 Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 42 mm
Height 50 mm 42 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 81 g 36 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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, swimming metrics
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, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
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 Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Slate
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Slate
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion 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 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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