Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Venu Sq Music 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
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 37 mm
Height 50 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 81 g 37.6 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 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, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
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 Sq Music Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type LED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel Slate aluminium
Case Details White Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 14 day(s) 6 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 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
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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