Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire 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

Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 49.5 mm
Height - 49.5 mm
Depth - 15.1 mm
Weight - 67 g
Body Details With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
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Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Type AMOLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back Titanium -
Case Details Black titanium | White titanium -
BAND Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
STORAGE Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life - 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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