Suunto 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.6 mm -
Weight 66 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 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, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - 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 Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/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 -
CELLULAR Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Steel Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) -
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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