Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 66 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Incoming calls Missed 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 Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Neo tropic
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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