Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 9 Baro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto 9 Baro. 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 5S Plus vs. Suunto 9 Baro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 50 mm
Height 42 mm 50 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 16.8 mm
Weight 65 g 81 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 320 x 300 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black | Charcoal black | Granite blue
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 9 Baro
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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