Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 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 Forerunner 235 vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 43 mm
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 42 g 39 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions 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, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.1"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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 Forerunner 235 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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