Apple Watch Ultra vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Ultra 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 Ultra vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Three-microphone array -
Audio Output Dual speakers -
Width - 49.5 mm
Height - 49.5 mm
Depth - 15.1 mm
Weight - 67 g
Body Details Case only: 61.3 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade titanium Composite
Protection Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Modes Night mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface 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 -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 -
DISPLAY Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 410 x 502 pixels -
Screen Protection Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 49 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Aluminium
Case Details Titanium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Alpine Loop Strap
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-160 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type G-hook Buckle
Band Material Textile Textile
Band Colour Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight -
STORAGE Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 36 hours 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Ultra Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) -
Preloaded Software GymKit, Oceanic+ -
Compliant Standards IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 -
SAR Value 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2684 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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