Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 2 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 Series 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 11.4 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 28.2 g 67 g
Body Material Aluminium Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Space black | Silver Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 2 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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Type OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels -
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Stainless steel | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Textile
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Concrete | Silver | Midnight blue | Pearl | Light pink/midnight blue | Yellow/light grey | Saddle brown | Space black -
CPU Apple Watch Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 2 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 Series 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 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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