Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 49.5 mm
Height 42 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 44 g 67 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour White | Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life - 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
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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