Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto 5. 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 46 mm
Height 42 mm 46 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 65 g 66 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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 grid coordinates format -
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 5S Plus Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Case Size 42 mm 46 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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