Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Suunto Core

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Suunto Core. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Suunto Core Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.1 mm 49.1 mm
Height 45.1 mm 49.1 mm
Depth 12.8 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 50.5 g 64 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Monochrome
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Case Size 45 mm -
Crystal Type - Mineral glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Aluminium
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Shadow grey Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Elastomer
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey Black
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
Technology Lithium polymer -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 8 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 Suunto Core
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 - 2-year warranty
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