Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto Core

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto Core. 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 Core Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 49.1 mm
Height 42 mm 49.1 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 65 g 64 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Time, speed, altitude, temperature
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 Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT -
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Mineral glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Aluminium
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Elastomer
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 month(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
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto Core
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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