Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition 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 Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 49.5 mm
Height 51 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 69 g 67 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
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 Night vision mode, stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Power Sapphire -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel Aluminium
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black DLC -
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Textile
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 120 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) -
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator -
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
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