Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Instinct 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 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 45 mm
Height 46 mm 45 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 66 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 46 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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