Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 vívoactive 4S vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 49.5 mm
Height 40 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 40 g 67 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
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 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Monochrome
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels -
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Aluminium
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium polymer -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 - 2-year warranty
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