Last Updated on March 28, 2020 by Jude Simeone

The full specifications of the Suunto 5 – a lower-priced offering from Suunto which unlike the Suunto 9 has a moderate size that will make it more befitting wear for more people.

The Suunto 5 has a stylish aesthetics that is both elegant and classic featuring some of the most durable materials. It’s a multisport GPS smartwatch loaded with quite a lot of fitness tracking features that sure makes this device a great choice for pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, while also having a long battery life that ensures you can go days on a single charge.

Suunto 5 Full Specifications

	Suunto 5
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.4 / 5) Battery: (4.0 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.5 / 5) Features: (3.3 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (3.9 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Suunto 5
Device type	Fitness/GPS smartwatch
Predessesor	_
Successor	Suunto 7
Released date	May, 2019
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	Active Matrix LCD
Display size	1.3 inch
Display resolution	218 x 218 pixels
Pixel density	unkNown
Input type	(Not touchscreen) 5 physical buttons
Always-on	Yes
Customizable watch face	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	46 x 46 x 14.6 mm
Weight	66 grams
Casing material	Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material	Stainless steel
Strap size	22 mm 130-230 mm (Lenght)
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Screen protection	Mineral glass crystal
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black White Burgundy
MEMORY
RAM	unkNown
Internal storage	Nil
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS/GALILEO
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	No
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	Yes, with Suunto smart sensor
Preloaded maps	Yes
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	Yes
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	No
MEDIA
Audio	No
Music streaming	No
Bluetooth music	No
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	No
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	No
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	No
Pulse Oximeter	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	Yes
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	unkNown
Chipset	UnkNown
CPU	unkNown
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	unkNown
Battery life	Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days Mixed usage: Up to 7 days GPS Active: 20h / 40h
Charging type	USB cradle
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	_
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	No
Music control	No
Find phone	No
Text response	No
MISC
Payment system	None
Compatibility	Android and iOS. Check if your device is compatible
Companion app	Suunto App
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Suunto 5
	Straps
	USB cradle
	Quick start guide
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	Official Site

Suunto 5 Features

1. Design

The Suunto 5 comes in a stylish design featuring a fiber reinforced polycarbonate case with a stainless steel bezel manning the top end that leaves it with the appearance of a tranditional watch. The 22 mm straps made of silicone is very comfortable to wear – One of the most popular materials used in making straps of most high-end smartwatches.

The Suunto 5 weighing 66 grams (including straps) is quite lightweight compared to the Galaxy Watch that weighs 63 grams (without straps). This sought of makes it a great choice for anyone that engages in long hours of activities as its comfortable to wear all day long.

The 1.3-inch display features Active Matrix LCD that’s very bright and easy to read even under sunlight. Although, not so interactive and lively when compared to AMOLED.

The Suunto 5 comes in three colors; white, black and burgundy. So, you have a handful of options to choose the one that defines your style.

2. Impressive Battery Life

Following in the footsteps of the Suunto 9, the 5 also has a long battery life that lets you go long on a single charge. On standby you should get about 2 weeks of battery life, while mixed usage will see the Suunto 5 last just about a week and 20 hours in training. This no doubt is quite impressive, ensuring you can go long on a single charge, allowing you to focus on your goals.

There are also intelligent battery modes that inform you to charge up the device, helping you stay connected.

3. Waterproof Rating

The Suunto 5 rated 5ATM is water resistant up to 50 meters which means it safe to wear this device to the shower, under the rain, to the pool or perhaps to the ocean. A great deal for avid swimmers considering the inherent inbuilt swim-tracking features that tracks your activities while swimming.

4. Activity/Fitness Tracking

The Suunto 5 is a multisport GPS smartwatch that is loaded with lots of fitness tracking features that makes this device a great deal for pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts. There are about 80 sport modes to choose from, meaning your favorites sport modes are most definitely included.

You can as well create your customized sport modes, while the Suunto 5 can track your steps, calories, pace, routes, distance, fitness level and more.
Fitness tracking features includes;

• It tracks VO2 max helping you monitor stress level and your overall fitness level including recovery from your last work out. This will help you plan well according to your fitness level, so you can be more productive without breaking down.
• It features 24/7 activity tracking that tracks your steps, calories, and sleep.
• There is also the adaptive training guidance that offers an adaptive 7-day training plan with optimal training durations and intensity.
• With GPS inbuilt, the Suunto 5 helps you plan your next adventure with options to choose from the Suunto APP the most common routes.

With Bluetooth, the Suunto 5 keeps you connected to all that matters to you. It’s compatible with both Android and iOS devices which when paired is able to alert you when there’s a new notification from your phone. So, you never get to miss important updates like messages, email and missed calls.

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Jude Simeone

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