Suunto 3 vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin MARQ Adventurer. 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 MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 46 mm
Height 43 mm 46 mm
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight 36 g 95 g
Body Material ABS case Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Light gold, pebble white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
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, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type LED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone rubber
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black -
STORAGE Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 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 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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