Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Forerunner 30. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 35.5 mm
Height 43 mm 40.7 mm
Depth - 13.4 mm
Weight 36 g 37.3 g
Body Material ABS case -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type Polyamide Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Black
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Slate grey
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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