Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Forerunner 745. 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 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.8 mm
Height 46 mm 43.8 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 66 g 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information
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 Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Steel Black | Neo tropic
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops USB cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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