Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Tactix Delta. 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 Tactix Delta Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 51 mm
Height 50 mm 51 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 81 g 69 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
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, stress level
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, music playback control, weather information, kill switch
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert 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 Tactix Delta
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Black DLC
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 127-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
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 21 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Tactix Delta
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H MIL-STD 810G
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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