Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Venu. 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 Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43.2 mm
Height 50 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 81 g 46.3 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, 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 Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details White Black | Granite blue
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-190 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 14 day(s) 5 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 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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 1-year warranty
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