Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) 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 Series 7 (GPS) vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 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: 32 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Composite
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) 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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Type LTPO OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels -
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size Regular -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Textile
Band Colour Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S7 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) 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 Series 7 (GPS) Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards IP6X -
SAR Value 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2473 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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