Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | - |
| Height | 46 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.6 mm | - |
| Weight | 66 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | - | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| Keypad Lock | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | LCD - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Steel | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-210 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) | - |
| Standby Time | 14 days | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, 2 additional loops | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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