Suunto 5 vs. Suunto Core Alpha

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 5 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

Suunto 5 vs. Suunto Core Alpha Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 49.5 mm
Height 46 mm 49.5 mm
Depth 14.6 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 66 g 67 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate Composite
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Stealth
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Time, speed, altitude, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features - Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver -
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Wireless Interface Bluetooth -
DISPLAY Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Type LCD - colour Monochrome
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels -
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Aluminium
Case Details Steel -
BAND Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 140-240 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 month(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s) Regular usage - up to 12 months
Standby Time 14 days -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 5 Suunto Core Alpha
Included Accessories USB cable, 2 additional loops -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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