Fitbit Surge vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone -
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 49.5 mm
Height - 49.5 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 15.1 mm
Weight - 67 g
Body Material - Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Missed calls, SMS -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Type LCD - monochrome Monochrome
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Aluminium
BAND Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type - Strap
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Textile
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium polymer -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 168 hours 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details - Regular usage - up to 12 months
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle -
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID -
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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