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Samsung Gear S3 Frontier vs Suunto Ambit 3 Run

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 Run Smartwatch
Suunto Ambit 3 Run
Editiorial reviews
14
3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
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
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
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Screen size1.3 in1.97 in
Display technology
OLED
LED
Screen resolution360 x 360 px128 x 128 px

Features

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Heart rate monitoryesyes
Compassyesyes

Dimensions

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Case diameter1.81 in1.97 in
Case thickness0.51 in0.59 in
Weight2.19 oz2.54 oz
Watch case material
  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
Polyamide
Wrist band material
  • Leather
  • Silicone
  • Rubber
Elastomer
Water resistanceyesyes
Fully waterproofnoyes

Platform

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Operating systemTizen OS
  • Android 4.0+
  • iOS 7+

Connectivity

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.24.0
GPSyesyes

Power

Samsung Gear S3 FrontierSamsung Gear S3 Frontier
Suunto Ambit 3 RunSuunto Ambit 3 Run
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Gear S3 Frontier