Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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 vívoactive HR vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 43 mm
Height 57 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 48.2 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 vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Type Colour Colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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