Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Suunto 5 Peak. 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 vs. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 43 g 39 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Altimeter, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swim laps, cadence, stress level, lap time, sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, training intensity, heart rate while sleeping
Modes - 80+ sports modes
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 VO2 max, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, timer, countdown timer, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, Stryd, Stroke efficiency (SWOLF), Adaptive training guidance, stopwatch timer
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.1"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Grey | Black | Green
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 120-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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