If you are a sports enthusiast, chances are you know about the brand Suunto. Suunto is a Finnish brand that specializes in multisport smartwatches. Suunto, read as “soon-to”, means “direction”.
They are famous for their high quality, sturdy build, long-battery life and battery management options. The brand is a forefront innovator for sports watches and offers attractive designs with heavy-duty features. This great quality of Suunto watches benefits both active and non-active users.
Check out our favorite Suunto watches for the sports enthusiast and start your active lifestyle today.
1. SPARTAN TRAINER WRIST HR
SUUNTO Spartan Trainer Wrist HR - Black
Features
- Battery life up to 10 hours in training mode
- GPS tracking with speed, pace, and distance
- Ready for all your sports: swimming, running, cycling, gym, hiking, and more
- Convenient wrist based heart RATE
- Compact size and optimal fit for sports and daily wear
The Spartan Trainer Wrist HR is a compact sports watch that is great even for daily wear. It is light and fits nicely on the wrist. It can last up to 10 hours of sports use and longer for daily wear. It has GPS that tracks your speed, distance, and pace, as well as awesome features such as activity tracking, steps and calories every hour of the day.
The Spartan Wrist Trainer also comes with a dedicated sports mode and a specific display for different sports. If you’re looking for a great sports watch from Suunto, starting with this model is a great way to get yourself acquainted with the excellence of this watch brand.
2. 9 BARO
The 9 Baro watch has 3 battery modes that will match your activity needs. The modes are performance, endurance and ultra. This can last you from 25 hours to 120 hours of battery life, long enough to ensure that you won’t run out of power especially on an outdoor trip. To curb the quick battery drain due to GPS, this watch expertly uses a unique FusedTrack algorithm that merges GPS and motion sensor data for more accurate track and distance recording.
This watch is designed for the needs of professional athletes and has been tested by real athletes around the world. It can connect via the new Suunto app that can track your long term activity and sleeping patterns.
3. TRAVERSE
Suunto Traverse Alpha - Foliage
Features
- Features a rugged, knurled stainless steel bezel, durable water repellent nylon strap, and a premium scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass
- Suunto's automatic shot detection technology keeps track of when and where you shoot, mapping the GPS coordinates of your location for later viewing
- Gps tracks your path, helping you find your way back using the automatic breadcrumb trail,Compatible with Suunto Movescount App (iOS and Android)
- Location based moon Phase calendar with moon rise and moon set times helps you determine the best hunting and fishing times. Operating temperature 20° C to +60° C / 5° F to +140° F. Measurements-1.97 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches
- Suunto Traverse Alpha watches are handmade in Finland. Battery type rechargeable lithium ion. Battery life In time mode 14 days. Training mode with GPS 10, 15, 100 h
The Traverse model has a rugged design with its knurled stainless steel bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, and highly durable nylon strap that is water-resistant. If you are into hunting, there is an automatic shot detection feature that records when and where you shoot, as well as tracks your GPS coordinates.
This watch also has an automatic breadcrumb trail that is accessible through the Suunto Movescount app, which you can also access on your mobile phone. Its rechargeable lithium ion battery can last up to 14 days in single charge, a nifty feature particularly when you’re planning to go on a hunting trip on the weekend.
4. 3 FITNESS
Suunto 3 2020 Edition Fitness Multi Sport Watch with Adaptive Training Guidance (Slate Grey)
Features
- ADAPTIVE TRAINING GUIDANCE: The adaptive training guidance comes in three different modes. Choose the one that best matches your goal: maintain your current fitness level, improve it moderately (default mode), or boost your fitness with a more intensive plan. Whichever mode you choose, Suunto 3 creates you a 7-day training plan with optimal duration and intensity for each exercise.
- READY FOR ALL YOUR SPORTS: Suunto 3 is ready for all your sports from running, swimming and cycling, to gym training, hiking and many more. The watch uses wrist-based cadence for measuring speed and distance in walking and running activities, which means that you can track speed and distance also indoors. Wrist heart rate measurement ensures ease-of-use, and 30-meter water resistance means you can take the watch for a swim without a worry.
- BALANCE ACTIVITY AND REST: Suunto 3 automatically counts your daily steps and calories. But to balance activity, a good night’s sleep is essential. Wear Suunto 3 at night to track your sleep too. In the sleep summary you’ll see how long you slept, and how well your sleep supports recovery. Additionally, the watch measures your stress and recovery throughout the day to help you ensure you have enough in the tank to make it through the day.
- ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SUUNTO APP: Suunto 3 connects to the all-new Suunto app which logs all your activities, and keeps you up to date on your activity, sleep and overall fitness trends. Share memorable moments from your activities and engage easily with others in the Suunto app community.
Choose your best fitness partner with Suunto 3 Fitness. It has adaptive training modes that match your goal. You can maintain your current fitness level, moderately improve it, or boost the intensity of your fitness activity. Suunto can create a 7-day plan for each mode you choose. It is also a great companion for sports activities like swimming, running, cycling, hiking and many more. It counts your daily steps, calories and even sleep patterns.
What is more, it measures your stress and recovery throughout the day. Overall, the Suunto 3 Fitness acts as a portable fitness coach on your wrist that comes at a very affordable price!
5. AMBIT3 PEAK
SUUNTO Ambit3 Peak HR Monitor Running GPS Unit, Black
Features
- SUUNTO Ambit3 peak delivers stable and accurate altitude and weather information with full navigation in a robust casting
- Includes built in altimeter, barometer, compass and GPS with 100 meter water resistance
- One of the most competitive battery hours in the market, 200 hours with 1 minute accuracy. Case material: Polyamide
- Connect Ambit3 peak to your smartphone for syncing your activities, customizing on the go and seeing calls and notifications on the watch
- Add Photos in movement and create a SUUNTO Movie with the highlights of your adventure to share with your friends
The Suunto Ambit3 Peak is great for outdoor fitness activities as it gives accurate weather information, altitude and full navigation. It also has the fundamentals that any adventurer with an insatiable wanderlust needs to bring on every journey: an altimeter, barometer, compass and GPS. Want to take dip in the sea? This watch has a 100-meter water resistance, making it suitable for swimming!
One feature that we like the most, on top of the other great things about this watch, is its impressive battery life of 200 hours. This means you have 8 full days of using this watch without ever needing to charge at least once!
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