In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 49.5 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 49.5 mm |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 67 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Composite |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Stealth |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Time, speed, altitude, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | - |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Monochrome |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | - |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 140-240 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
| Band Colour | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Form Factor | - | CR2032 |
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| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 12 month(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Regular usage - up to 12 months |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Suunto Core Alpha |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| 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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