Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Instinct 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
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 45 mm
Height 43 mm 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight 36 g 52 g
Body Material ABS case Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black -
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
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 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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