Garmin Fenix 3 vs Suunto Ambit 2

Garmin Fenix 3 Suunto Ambit 2

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$37499
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse No NoBoth don't measure heart rate
External HR Monitor Yes Yes
VO2 Max Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 shows the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 has built-in pedometer to count steps
Pace Yes Yes
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes NoSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Fenix 3
Inactivity Alert Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Glonass Yes No
Navigation No YesSuunto Ambit 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yes YesBoth have a compass on board
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
Temperature No Yes
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes NoIf you get a phone notification, Garmin Fenix 3 make an alert for you
Caller ID Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 can notify you who is calling
Music Control Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration42 days30 daysGarmin Fenix 3 battery life is about 1.4 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
IP Rating10 ATMn/a
Weight82 grams89 gramsGarmin Fenix 3 is 7.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.2 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Color Display Yes No
Touch Screen No No

Compatibility

Android Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Fenix 3 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes NoOnly Garmin Fenix 3 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Garmin Fenix 3 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes YesBoth provide ANT+ wireless technology
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Garmin Fenix 3

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