Garmin Venu Sq vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq 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 Sq vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
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, 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 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Core Alpha
Type LCD - colour Monochrome
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 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Core Alpha
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium Aluminium
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White -
BAND Garmin Venu Sq 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 Silicone Textile
Band Colour Orchid | Shadow grey | White -
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium polymer -
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)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
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
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