Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Suunto 3. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43 mm
Height - 43 mm
Weight - 36 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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 Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 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 6 Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 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 6 Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay 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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