Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 35.5 mm
Height 50 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 81 g 37.3 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Black
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White Slate grey
BATTERY Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 5 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
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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