In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 49.5 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 49.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 67 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Composite |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Stealth |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | 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, inactivity alert, 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 grid coordinates format | 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 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | - |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | - |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 140-240 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | CR2032 |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 12 month(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Regular usage - up to 12 months |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data 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 | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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