Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $41195 | $21600 | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR is 190% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR tracks your activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| External HR Monitor | Yes | No | |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | Polar RCX5 GPS shows the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't have elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | No | No | Both don't have goal setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Navigation | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Polar RCX5 GPS has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | n/a | 14 days | |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 3 ATM | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | 46 grams | 80 grams | Polar RCX5 GPS is 34.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
n/a
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128 x 128 pixels
| |
| Color Display | No | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | No | Yes | Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Polar RCX5 GPS allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Suunto Ambit3 Sport HR has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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