Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Suunto Core Alpha. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 49.5 mm
Height 39.2 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 40.1 g 67 g
Body Material Ceramic Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Type OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Sport band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Textile
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 18 hours 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details - Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock -
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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