Garmin Venu 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 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 Venu 2 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.4 mm 49.5 mm
Height 45.4 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 49 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 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, applications -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 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 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Aluminium
Case Details Black | Granite blue -
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black | Granite blue -
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 12 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards FCC -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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