Suunto 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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

Suunto 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - With band: 63 g
Case only: 47 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 7S
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
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 7S
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 Graphite | Whitestone
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 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 11 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin fēnix 7S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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