Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Suunto 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 40 mm 43 mm
Height 40 mm 43 mm
Depth 12.7 mm -
Weight 40 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S 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, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Stainless steel
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 120-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto 3
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 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 vívoactive 4S 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
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