Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 9

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Suunto 9. 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 fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 9 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 50 mm
Height 47 mm 50 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 16.8 mm
Weight 86 g 81 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver White
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 9
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App SuuntoPlus
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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