Why is R9 better than Core 2?
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Core 2: No
- Screen size1.43″ vs 1.3″+10%
Why is Core 2 better than R9?
Core 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 49 mm |
| Weight | — | 64 g |
| Thickness | — | 14.8 mm |
| Height | — | 49 mm |
| Width | — | 49 mm |
| Case material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Lens / cover glass | — | Gorilla Glas |
| Strap material | — | Silikon |
| Water resistance | — | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 100 m / 10 bar / 10 ATM |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.43″ | 1.3″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | — |
| Panel | AMOLED | LED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Resolution (width) | 360 px | — |
| Resolution (height) | 360 px | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 2 days | — |
| Battery capacity | 670 mAh | — |
| Battery type | Li-Po | CR3032 coin cell battery |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sensors | — | barometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Suunto OS |
| Platform | — | Proprietary |
