Suunto 3 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 3 vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material ABS case Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Slate grey
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
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)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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