Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Suunto Vertical. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 49 mm
Height 47 mm 49 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 86 g 74 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, 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, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
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 Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Silver Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 60 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)
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
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 Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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