Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Suunto 3. 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

Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
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 42 mm 43 mm
Height 42 mm 43 mm
Depth 13.8 mm -
Weight 44 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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 6S Sapphire Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software - 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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