Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Suunto 9 Peak. 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

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.6 mm
Weight 43 g 62 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications Social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Stainless steel
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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