Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus 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 Venu 2 Plus vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 43.6 mm 49.5 mm
Height 43.6 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 51 g 67 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Voice Controlled Indirect -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Type AMOLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Aluminium
Case Back Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory -
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Textile
Band Colour Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory -
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium polymer -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 10 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Silicon wristband, charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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