Garmin Swim 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 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 Swim 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
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 Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 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 Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Slate -
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Slate -
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life - 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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