Suunto 5 Peak vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 Peak and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 45 mm
Height 43 mm 45 mm
Depth 12.9 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 39 g 53 g
Body Material Plastic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, incoming calls, applications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface 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 Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size 43 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Grey | Black | Green Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-200 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Black | Green | Yellow -
STORAGE Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Peak Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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