In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | 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 | - | Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Altimeter, heart rate |
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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, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | 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 | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.1" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Case Size | - | 43 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 | Grey | Black | Green |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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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 | 120-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Grey | Black | Green | Yellow |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 10 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) |
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 | Suunto 5 Peak |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | SuuntoPlus |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |