Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 4 (GPS) vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 49.5 mm
Height 40 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 30.1 g 67 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Type LTPO OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels -
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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 4 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable -
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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