Suunto 5 vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Suunto 5 and Suunto 3. 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 5 vs. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43 mm
Height 46 mm 43 mm
Depth 14.6 mm -
Weight 66 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate ABS case
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver -
Keypad Lock Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Type LCD - colour LED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Steel Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 120-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days 10 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Suunto 3
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops USB charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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