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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto Core and Apple Watch 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 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto Core Apple Watch 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 49.1 mm -
Height 49.1 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 64 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32.1 g
Body Material Composite 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto Core Apple Watch 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 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Suunto Core Apple Watch 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 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto Core Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Suunto Core Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Mineral glass -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto Core Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Elastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue
STORAGE Suunto Core Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Suunto Core Apple Watch 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 Apple Watch 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 Apple Watch 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)
0.36 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
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 -
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