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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Suunto 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LED - colour |
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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 |
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Crystal Type | - | Polyamide |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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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 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB charging cable |
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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 |