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Garmin Instinct vs Suunto Ambit

Garmin Instinct Fitness Watch
Garmin Instinct
Suunto Ambit Fitness Watch
Suunto Ambit
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
71 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4
4 editorial reviews
(Please Note: As of April 29th, 2013 there is a new Ambit - the Ambit2 and Ambit2 S. Please check out that review, especially because Suunto has now said no further functionality firmware updates will occur for the original AmbitRead more
A feature-packed watch that's designed more for trail than townRead more
Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Suunto Ambit 3 Running Watch ReviewPerformanceDesignValueSuunto Ambit 3 Running Watch Review Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes07.7Expert RatingThe Suunto Ambit3 is a watch for anyone that practices a variety of sports, and is looking for something nice to wear, but also heavily packed with smart functions. The Ambit3 sport comes equipped with a heart sensor, barometer, compass, accurate gps, all working within the 200hr battery life. Through the Suunto apps you can view calories […]Read more
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User rating
56
3.7 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
22 %
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Display

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
Touchscreennono
Colour screennono
Display typeMIPDot-matrix

Dimensions

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
Width1.77 in1.97 in
Depth0.6 in1.97 in
Weight1.83 oz2.75 oz

Design

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
Colour of productGraphite
  • Black
  • Black,White
Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistant
Waterproof depth10100

Features

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inSupport for HRM chest strap
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Barometeryesyes
Compassyesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
Timeryesyes

Connectivity

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Suunto AmbitSuunto Ambit
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (standby mode)14.0 day30.0 day

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