Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material ABS case Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
Keypad Lock Yes -
CELLULAR Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 140-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Magnetic closure
Band Material Silicone Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
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Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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