Suunto 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm 40.4 mm
Height 50 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 81 g 28.7 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type LED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 40 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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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