Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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 vívomove 3S vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 49.5 mm
Height 39 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 24.5 g 67 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Type OLED - monochrome Monochrome
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel Aluminium
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold -
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S 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 Granite blue | Light sand | Navy -
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details - Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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