Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Suunto 3. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 40 mm | 43 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 43 mm |
Depth | 12.7 mm | - |
Weight | 40 g | 36 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | ABS case |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Light gold, pebble white |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | - |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
Keypad Lock | - | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | LED - colour |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | - | Polyamide |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 18 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 120-210 mm |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Suunto 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |