Garmin Swim 2 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 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 Swim 2 vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling 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 Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics 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, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls 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 Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 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"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size 42 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Slate Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
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 Slate Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 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 Swim 2 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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