Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Suunto Core. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
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 | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Time, speed, altitude, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | 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 | Suunto Core |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | - |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | 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 | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Crystal Type | - | Mineral glass |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Black |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Band Type | Strap | 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 | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Form Factor | - | CR2032 |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 12 month(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Regular usage - up to 12 months |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Suunto Core |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |