Suunto 9 vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Xplora 4. 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. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 50 mm 42 mm
Height 50 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 81 g 50 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Type LED - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Blue | Pink
BAND Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Band Type Strap -
Band Width 24 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White Blue | Pink
CAMERA Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
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
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Xplora 4
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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