Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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 Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
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 42 mm
Height 43 mm 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight 36 g 37 g
Body Material ABS case -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications - Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 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 | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 14 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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