In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 37 mm | 49.5 mm |
Height | 40.6 mm | 49.5 mm |
Depth | 11.5 mm | 15.1 mm |
Weight | 37.6 g | 67 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Composite |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Stealth |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | Time, speed, altitude, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information | Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | - |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Type | LCD - colour | Monochrome |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
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Bezel | Slate aluminium | Aluminium |
Case Details | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | - |
BAND | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 140-240 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
Band Colour | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Form Factor | - | CR2032 |
Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 12 month(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Regular usage - up to 12 months |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Suunto Core Alpha |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |