Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Suunto Core. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | 49.1 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 49.1 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 64 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Composite |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Time, speed, altitude, temperature |
Modes | Stealth mode | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | - | Visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | - |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Monochrome |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Crystal Type | - | Mineral glass |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Aluminium |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Black |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Elastomer |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Form Factor | - | CR2032 |
Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 12 month(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Regular usage - up to 12 months |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Suunto Core |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |