Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 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 Forerunner 45 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart 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 11.4 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 36 g 67 g
Body Material - Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black | Lava red -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life - 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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