Apple Watch Edition vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition 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 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 49.5 mm
Height 38.6 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 55 g 67 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Composite
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Type OLED - colour Monochrome
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Modern buckle Strap
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Textile
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 18 hours 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case -
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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