Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Suunto 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 43 mm
Height 45 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
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 Instinct Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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