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12 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Suunto 5. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The performance and portability also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the design and usability.
battery, portability, performance, size, reliability
comfort, usability, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Suunto 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Kelly Hodgkins (digitaltrends.com)
Suunto set a high bar last year with the touchscreen-enabled Suunto 9, but its latest fitness watch, the Suunto 5, is a step backward. The watch offers Suunto's most exciting training and battery technology, but an uncomfortable band and low-quality...
The Suunto 5 is a feature-filled fitness watch, but it’s mired by critical flaws
Expert review by : Cat Ellis (techradar.com)
A lightweight running watch with great mapping tools, but disappointing battery life
Superb mapping and navigation ; Lightweight and comfortable ; Dependable sleep tracking
Low water resistance rating ; Plastic lens (not toughened glass) ; 10-day max battery life without GPS