Suunto 3 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material ABS case Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black -
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 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 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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