Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Approach S42. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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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 | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 43 mm | 43.4 mm |
Depth | - | 11.7 mm |
Weight | 36 g | 43 g |
Body Material | ABS case | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Light gold, pebble white | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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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, steps taken |
Modes | Exercise mode | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information | Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | - | Calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
Keypad Lock | Yes | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Crystal Type | Polyamide | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Metal |
Case Details | Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black | Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold |
BAND | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 120-210 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black | Black | White | Light sand |
STORAGE | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s) Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Standby Time | 10 days | - |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 3 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |