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Garmin Fenix 3 vs Suunto Ambit3 Peak

Garmin Fenix 3 Fitness Watch
Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 Peak Fitness Watch
Suunto Ambit3 Peak
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
Ultra runners and backpackers, take note: this tool offers unmatched performance for the priceRead 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
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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 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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Display

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Screen resolution218 x 218 px128 x 128 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesno
Display typeTFTDot-matrix

Dimensions

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width2.01 in1.97 in
Depth2.01 in1.97 in
Weight3.0 oz2.68 oz

Design

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Colour of product
  • Black,Metallic
  • Black,Silver,Red
  • Titanium
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
Band materialSiliconeSilicone
Protection features
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Water resistant
Waterproof depth10100

Features

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inSupport for HRM chest strap
Distance meternoyes
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Altimeteryesyes
Barometeryesyes
Compassyesyes
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
Timeryesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
GLONASSyesno
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 3
Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (running)20.0 h50.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)40.0 day30.0 day

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