Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Approach S42. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.4 mm
Height 46 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 66 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Details Steel Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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