Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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 fēnix 5 Plus vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 49.5 mm
Height 47 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 86 g 67 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Aluminium
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 12 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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