Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Instinct Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 45 mm
Height 46 mm 45 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 66 g 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications Incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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