Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Suunto 3. 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43 mm
Height 42 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.4 mm -
Weight 65 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S Plus Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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