Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 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 45 vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 3
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43 mm
Height 42 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 36 g 36 g
Body Material - ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, 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, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 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 45 Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Lava red Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 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 45 Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software - 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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