Suunto 3 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 43 mm 43.6 mm
Height 43 mm 43.6 mm
Depth - 12.6 mm
Weight 36 g 51 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 Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Modes Exercise mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 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
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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