Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) 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

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 49.5 mm
Height - 49.5 mm
Depth - 15.1 mm
Weight - 67 g
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g -
Body Material Titanium Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Type LTPO OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 44 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Leather link Strap
Band Size S/M -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Roux Granada leather Textile
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 18 hours 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details - Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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