Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43 mm
Height 42 mm 43 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 44 g 39 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
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, 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.1"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 10 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)
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 6S Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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