Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Instinct 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 Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct 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, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 45 mm
Height 43 mm 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight 36 g 53 g
Body Material ABS case Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, 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 Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 56 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 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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