Suunto 9 Peak vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Peak and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Peak vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
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 43 mm 45 mm
Height 43 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.6 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 62 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information 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
Notifications Social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Titanium | Black | Black titanium Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-175 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 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 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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Peak Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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