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Garmin Descent G1 vs Suunto 9 Peak

What Descent G1 does better (3) and where 9 Peak wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Descent G1
Garmin · 2022Descent G1
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $550
Higher score
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Suunto 9 Peak
Suunto · 20219 Peak
4.2Score
4 advantages
2.6Display3.0
6.6Battery life2.8
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.0Sports & outdoor2.4
9.5Build & durability9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Descent G19 Peak
45.5 × 45.515.243 × 4310.6
Descent G19 PeakDifference
Height45.5 mm43 mm+2.5 mm
Width45.5 mm43 mm+2.5 mm
Thickness15.2 mm10.6 mm+4.6 mm
Weight61 g62 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Descent G1 better than 9 Peak?

  1. Battery life (smartwatch mode)21 days vs 7 days3×
  2. GPS battery life26 h vs 25 h+4%
  3. Screen size1.27″ vs 1.2″+6%

Why is 9 Peak better than Descent G1?

  1. Sport profiles46 vs 80+74%
  2. Pixel density139 ppi vs 200 ppi+44%
  3. Thickness15.2 mm vs 10.6 mm+43%
  4. Resolution (width)176 px vs 240 px+36%
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