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Samsung Gear Live vs Suunto Ambit 3 Sport

Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch
Samsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 Sport Smartwatch
Suunto Ambit 3 Sport
Editiorial reviews
7
3.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
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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
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
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4.2 out of 5
31 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
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Full Comparison

Display

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Screen size1.63 in1.97 in
Display technology
OLED
LED
Screen resolution320 x 320 px128 x 128 px

Features

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Accelerometeryesyes
Compassyesyes
Pedometeryesyes

Notifications

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Notifications
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Google Hangout
  • Google Voice
  • Incoming Call
  • Instagram
  • Link Loss Alert
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Twitter
  • Weather
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
Incoming notification optionsView ContentView Content
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Vibration
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound

Dimensions

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Case diameter1.49 in1.97 in
Case thickness0.35 in0.59 in
Weight2.08 oz2.82 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyesyes
Watch case materialStainless steelPolyamide
Wrist band materialRubberSilicone
Anti scratch lensyesyes
Water resistanceyesyes
Fully waterproofyesyes

Platform

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Operating system
  • Android 4.3+
  • Android Wear 1.0
  • Android 4.0+
  • iOS 7+

Connectivity

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Charging connectionProprietary USB CableProprietary USB Cable

Power

Samsung Gear LiveSamsung Gear Live
Suunto Ambit 3 SportSuunto Ambit 3 Sport
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Gear Live

          Often compared with Suunto Ambit 3 Sport