Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Suunto 3. 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

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43 mm
Height 47 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.8 mm -
Weight 86 g 36 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Type Push buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 10 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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