Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Suunto 3. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music 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 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g 36 g
Body Material - ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, 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, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Type Colour LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music 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 vívoactive 3 Music 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
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - 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 vívoactive 3 Music Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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