Suunto Core Alpha vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto Core Alpha and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Core Alpha vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 17 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: 42.3 g
Body Material Composite Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Stealth -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Time, speed, altitude, temperature Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, 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 Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, 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 Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Kilim Single Tour
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-240 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Textile Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Orange | Noir
STORAGE Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2032 -
Battery Life 12 month(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 12 months Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto Core Alpha Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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