Suunto 5 Peak vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 Peak and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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 Peak vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 12.9 mm -
Weight 39 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Plastic Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data 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 Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes 80+ sports modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 43 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Grey | Black | Green Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey | Black | Green | Yellow Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Peak Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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