Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Suunto 5. 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 fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 46 mm
Height 42 mm 46 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 44 g 66 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance -
Notifications 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
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Case Size 42 mm 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
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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