Suunto 5 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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

Suunto 5 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.6 mm -
Weight 66 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Steel Slate steel
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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