Suunto 9 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 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 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 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 50 mm 45 mm
Height 50 mm 45 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 81 g 52 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, 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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White -
STORAGE Suunto 9 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 9 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 Garmin Instinct 2
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 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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