Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 35.5 mm
Height 46 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 66 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Black
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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