Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $3298 | $19900 | BodyMedia Fit Core is 6.0x cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Suunto M5 tracks heart rate |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core tracks and measures your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only BodyMedia Fit Core provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | Yes | Both can help with smart coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with BodyMedia Fit Core |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | n/a | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | No | Yes | Only Suunto M5 has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | No | Yes | Suunto M5 has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | No | Both don't have reminder |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Suunto M5 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | No | Both don't have phone notifications |
| Caller ID | No | No | Both don't show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 4 days | 365 days | Suunto M5 battery life is about 91.3 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | No | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | n/a | n/a | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 40 grams | Suunto M5 is 5.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LED Lights | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
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| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | BodyMedia Fit Core allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | n/a | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only BodyMedia Fit Core has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Suunto M5 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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