Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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 Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 66 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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