Suunto 5 Peak vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 Peak and Garmin epix Gen 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 Peak vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 12.9 mm -
Weight 39 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Plastic Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
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 receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Grey | Black | Green Slate steel
BAND Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Black | Green | Yellow -
STORAGE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Peak Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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