Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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

Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
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: 30.5 g
Body Material ABS case Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
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
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 -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type LED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
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 Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
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 Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
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 Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 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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