In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, 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 |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | - | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | White | Black DLC |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
Band Colour | White | Black |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 120 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 Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s) GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) |
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Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |