Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 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 Forerunner 245 vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42.3 mm 43 mm
Height 42.3 mm 43 mm
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, 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, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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