Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Suunto 5. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | 46 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 46 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 14.6 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 66 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | - |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
Keypad Lock | - | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Case Size | - | 46 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Steel |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 130-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) |
Standby Time | - | 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB cable, 2 additional loops |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |