Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Venu 2. 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 Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 45.4 mm
Height 46 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 66 g 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert 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 Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 46 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Steel Black | Granite blue
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
Standby Time 14 days -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
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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