Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 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 45 vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Smart 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 11.4 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 36 g 39 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device 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 Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.1"
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Lava red Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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