Garmin fēnix 7S vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S 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 7S vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7S 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: 63 g
Case only: 47 g
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Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor 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, temperature 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, social apps, 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 fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7S 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 DX (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Aluminium
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
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 Graphite | Whitestone -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life - 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7S Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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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