Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Suunto 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 46 mm
Height 42.3 mm 46 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 38.5 g 66 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery -
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 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 Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Steel
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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