Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Suunto 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LCD - colour
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
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Suunto 5
Case Size - 46 mm
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
Band Type Strap Strap
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
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
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
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