Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Suunto 9 Peak Pro. 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 Instinct 2 vs. Suunto 9 Peak Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
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 45 mm 43 mm
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 14.5 mm 10.8 mm
Weight 52 g 64 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Forest green | All black | Gold pearl | Titanium slate | Ocean blue | Titanium sand
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, 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 Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Glass fibre reinforced polymer
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 125-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 30 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 21 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 300 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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