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Garmin Vivoactive vs Suunto Ambit 3 Sport

    Garmin Vivoactive Smartwatch
    Garmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 Sport Smartwatch
      Suunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Editiorial reviews
      13
      4.3 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		57 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      2 editorial reviews
      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
      A feature-packed watch that's designed more for trail than townRead more
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      User rating
      37
      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      31
      4.2 out of 5
      31 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Screen size1.4 in1.97 in
      Screen resolution205 x 148 px128 x 128 px

      Features

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Accelerometeryesyes

      Notifications

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Notifications
      • Apps
      • Alarm
      • Calendar Reminder
      • E-mail
      • Facebook
      • Incoming Call
      • Missed Call
      • Text Message
      • Timer
      • Twitter
      • Weather
      • Alarm
      • Calendar Reminder
      • E-mail
      • Incoming Call
      • Missed Call
      • Text Message
      • Timer
      • Weather
      Incoming notification options
      • View Content
      • View Icon Only
      		View Content
      Methods Of NotificationVibration
      • Backlit Screen
      • Sound

      Dimensions

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Case diameter1.38 in1.97 in
      Case thickness0.31 in0.59 in
      Weight1.34 oz2.82 oz
      Watch case material
      • Black
      • White
      		Polyamide
      Wrist band material
      • Black
      • Gray
      • Blue
      • Pink
      • Red
      • Purple
      • White
      • Leather
      • Rubber
      		Silicone
      Water resistanceyesyes

      Platform

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Operating system
      • Android 4.3+
      • iOS 7+
      • Android 4.0+
      • iOS 7+

      Connectivity

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Charging connectionProprietary USB CableProprietary USB Cable
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin VivoactiveGarmin Vivoactive
      Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
      Battery technologyLi-polymerLi-Ion

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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