Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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 Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
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 51 mm
Height 43 mm 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight 36 g 69 g
Body Material ABS case Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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 Night vision mode, stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black DLC
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 120 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 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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