Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Suunto 5 Peak. 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 6 Solar vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43 mm
Height 47 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 85 g 39 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swim laps, cadence, stress level, lap time, sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, training intensity, heart rate while sleeping
Modes - 80+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format VO2 max, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, timer, countdown timer, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, Stryd, Stroke efficiency (SWOLF), Adaptive training guidance, stopwatch timer
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.1"
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size 47 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 80 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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