Suunto 9 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm -
Height 50 mm -
Depth 16.8 mm -
Weight 81 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Kilim Single Tour
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White Orange | Noir
STORAGE Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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