Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Suunto Vertical. 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 Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
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 49 mm
Height 43.4 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 43 g 74 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport 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 Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, calls
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 -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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