Suunto 5 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 5 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.6 mm -
Weight 66 g -
Body Details - Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration 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 fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Case Size 46 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Steel Amethyst steel | Light gold
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Shale grey | Light sand
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
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 1-year warranty
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