Suunto 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm 42.5 mm
Height 50 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 81 g 52 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6 Classic
Type LED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White -
BAND Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour White Black | Silver
STORAGE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 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
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 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-R950
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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