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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour |
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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 |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 5 |
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Case Size | - | 46 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Steel |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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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 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB cable, 2 additional loops |
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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 |