Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Suunto 3. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43 mm
Height 47 mm 43 mm
Depth 14.7 mm -
Weight 60 g 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 120-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 10 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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