Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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

Suunto 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material ABS case Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type LED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
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Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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