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Garmin Fenix 3 vs Suunto Ambit3 Sport

    Garmin Fenix 3 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 Sport Fitness Watch
      Suunto Ambit3 Sport
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      4.2 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      A feature-packed watch that's designed more for trail than townRead more
      It’s been nearly three months since Suunto announced the Ambit3, though considerably less time since the unit started making its way into the wild with final hardware and firmware.  Since well before either of those dates I’ve been testing theRead more
      Ultra runners and backpackers, take note: this tool offers unmatched performance for the priceRead more
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      User rating
      43
      4.0 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		48 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      39
      3.9 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Screen resolution218 x 218 px128 x 128 px
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      • Men's
      • Women's
      Width2.01 in1.97 in
      Weight3.0 oz2.82 oz

      Design

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Colour of product
      • Black,Metallic
      • Black,Silver,Red
      • Titanium
      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      • Blue
      • Green
      • Orange
      • Pink
      • Red
      • Silver
      • White
      • White,Gold
      • White,Silver
      Protection features
      • Water resistant
      • Waterproof
      		Water resistant
      Waterproof depth1050

      Features

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
      • HRM chest strap included
      • Support for HRM chest strap
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Altimeteryesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Compassyesyes
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Pedometeryesyes
      Speedometeryesyes
      Stopwatchyesyes
      Timeryesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Bluetoothyesyes
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
      Suunto Ambit3 SportSuunto Ambit3 Sport
      Battery typeBuilt-inLi-Ion
      Battery life (running)20.0 h25.0 h
      Battery life (standby mode)40.0 day14.0 day

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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