In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Venu 2S. 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 Venu 2S |
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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 | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 50 mm | 40.4 mm |
Height | 50 mm | 40.4 mm |
Depth | 16.8 mm | 12.1 mm |
Weight | 81 g | 38.2 g |
Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 2S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Type | LED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.1" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Silver stainless steel |
Case Details | White | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 110-175 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Light sand | Mist grey | White |
BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 11 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 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |