Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete 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 MARQ Athlete vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43 mm
Height 46 mm 43 mm
Depth 14.1 mm -
Weight 94 g 36 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
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 MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App 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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