Suunto 5 vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Garmin Swim 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 Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 66 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 46 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Steel Slate
BAND Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate
BATTERY Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 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 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops Charging 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 -
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