Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $27995 | $19900 | Suunto M5 is 140% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have built in heart rate sensor |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has built-in pedometer to count steps |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Samsung Gear S3 Frontier provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | Yes | Suunto M5 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Samsung Gear S3 Frontier |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has GPS support |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Navigation | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | n/a | Only Samsung Gear S3 Frontier offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Voice commands | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Samsung Gear S3 Frontier make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | Yes | n/a | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | Yes | n/a | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 3 days | 365 days | Suunto M5 battery life is about 121.7 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | n/a | |
| Weight | 63 grams | 40 grams | Suunto M5 is 23.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | AMOLED | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,3 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
360 × 360 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
| Gorilla glass | Yes | No | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with 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 | n/a | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Samsung Gear S3 Frontier if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | Yes | No | Only Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Suunto M5 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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