Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Suunto 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Suunto 7. 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Suunto 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 50 mm
Height 43.4 mm 50 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 43 g 51.9 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant
Colours - Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load
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 Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Microfibre textile
Band Colour Black | White Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto 7
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Google Fit, Google Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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