Fitbit Ionic vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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

Fitbit Ionic vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 49.5 mm
Height 12.4 mm 49.5 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 50 g 67 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey Stealth
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC -
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Type LCD - colour Monochrome
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Silver grey aluminium -
BAND Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Sport band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Textile
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey -
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 4 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details - Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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