Garmin Venu vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu 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 Venu vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 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 43.2 mm 43 mm
Height 43.2 mm 43 mm
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 46.3 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications SMS, 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 Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Type AMOLED - colour LED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 120-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Suunto 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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