Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Suunto 5. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 46 mm
Height 47 mm 46 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 86 g 66 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits -
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Case Size 47 mm 46 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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