Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar 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 Instinct Solar vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 43 mm
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 53 g 39 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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 Stealth mode 80+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps 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 Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 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 Instinct Solar Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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