Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 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: 26.4 g
Body Material ABS case Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type LED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 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 Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Suunto 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
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 SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2722
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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