Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Suunto 5 Peak. 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

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 43 g 39 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swim laps, cadence, stress level, lap time, sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, training intensity, heart rate while sleeping
Modes - 80+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses VO2 max, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, timer, countdown timer, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, Stryd, Stroke efficiency (SWOLF), Adaptive training guidance, stopwatch timer
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.1"
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Stainless steel
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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