Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 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 745 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.8 mm 49.5 mm
Height 43.8 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 47 g 67 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 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 Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Case Details Black | Neo tropic -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories USB cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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