Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $37499 | $39900 | Garmin Fenix 3 is 110% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 tracks your activity |
| Calories | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 provides estimated calorie burned data |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | No | Both don't monitor heart rate |
| External HR Monitor | Yes | No | |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | You can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Fenix 3 |
| Distance | Yes | No | Accurate running or walking distance tracking with Garmin Fenix 3 |
| Steps | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 has built-in pedometer to count steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Garmin Fenix 3 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Fenix 3 |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 has GPS support |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | Both have a compass on board |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Fenix 3 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 42 days | 365 days | Suunto Essential battery life is about 8.7 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | |
| IP Rating | 10 ATM | 3 ATM | |
| Weight | 82 grams | 120 grams | Garmin Fenix 3 is 38.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
218 x 218 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Sapphire glass | No | Yes | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 3 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Garmin Fenix 3 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Garmin Fenix 3 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Fenix 3 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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