Suunto 9 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 42 mm
Height 50 mm 42 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 81 g 44 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software 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 1-year warranty
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