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Garmin Instinct vs Suunto Ambit3 Peak

    Garmin Instinct Fitness Watch
    Garmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 Peak Fitness Watch
      Suunto Ambit3 Peak
      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
      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
      56
      3.7 out of 5
      56 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		14 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      41
      4.2 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Screen resolution128 x 128 px128 x 128 px
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screennono
      Display typeMIPDot-matrix

      Dimensions

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Width1.77 in1.97 in
      Depth0.6 in1.97 in
      Weight1.83 oz2.68 oz

      Design

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Colour of productGraphite
      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      Band materialSiliconeSilicone
      Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistant
      Waterproof depth10100

      Features

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inSupport for HRM chest strap
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Compassyesyes
      Pedometeryesyes
      Stopwatchyesyes
      Temperature sensoryesyes
      Timeryesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Bluetoothyesyes
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
      Suunto Ambit3 PeakSuunto Ambit3 Peak
      Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
      Battery life (standby mode)14.0 day30.0 day

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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