Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S and Suunto 5. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 46 mm
Height 42 mm 46 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 44 g 66 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music -
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
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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