Suunto 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 42 mm
Height 43 mm 42 mm
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight 36 g 60 g
Body Material ABS case Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, 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 Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Silver
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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