Suunto 9 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
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 45.1 mm
Height 50 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 81 g 50.5 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 vívoactive 4
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, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details White Black | Shadow grey
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 135-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Black | Shadow grey
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 14 day(s) 8 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 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin vívoactive 4
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 -
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