Garmin fenix 5X vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Suunto Race. 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 fenix 5X vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 49 mm
Height - 49 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 83 g
Body Details With band: 98 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Case Size 51 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Slate grey Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 26 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 12 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fenix 5X Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - 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
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