Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 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 55 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 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 11.6 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 37 g 67 g
Body Material - Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor 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, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery 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
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 14 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 55 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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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