Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.5 mm 43 mm
Height 39.5 mm 43 mm
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 25 g 36 g
Body Material Aluminium ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, 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 Automatic exercise recognition GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver -
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Type Super AMOLED - colour LED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
RAM Size 0.75 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s)
Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 90 hour(s)
Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s)
Indoor workout time - up to 45 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
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Suunto 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock USB charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 -
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