Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Suunto 5. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 46 mm
Height 47 mm 46 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 60 g 66 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format -
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Case Size 47 mm 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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