Fitness Tracker Review: Suunto Run - Compact, Feature-Rich, and Affordably-Priced
The Suunto Run, a fitness tracker running watch manufactured by the Finnish company Suunto, has gained attention for its mid-size 46mm diameter casing and steel bezel. This watch, available in yellow, orange, black, and grey, offers a variety of features that cater to fitness enthusiasts.
The Suunto Run boasts a 1.32-in, 466 x 466 OLED display, a touchscreen with two buttons and a clicky rotary dial. It also features a barometric altimeter for altitude data and a temperature sensor, making it suitable for outdoor activities.
One of the standout features of the Suunto Run is its compatibility with Android 8.0 and above, as well as iOS 16.0 and above. The watch provides route guidance but no mapping, and it can devise routes on Suunto's phone app and sync them to the watch for navigation.
The Suunto Run offers training load and VO2 Max stats, providing valuable insights for athletes. However, it lacks a virtual coach feature, although it allows for creating guided interval sessions on the Suunto phone app.
The watch's water resistance is 5ATM, ensuring it can withstand splashes and rain. Its battery life is impressive, with up to 12 days of power on a single charge.
The Suunto Run's GPS performance is good, but its heart rate accuracy has been noted as flawed, particularly during weightlifting-based gym sessions. It does not support streaming service downloads for music or podcasts, but it has its own GPS chip for location tracking and 4GB of onboard space for music or podcasts.
Despite a rating of 4.4 on Amazon at the time of writing, the Suunto Run has received some criticisms. Some users have found the 'raise to wake' function not responsive enough, and the lack of an app store has been a point of contention.
The Suunto Run's finish is a combination of stainless steel and plastic. It weighs a light 36g, making it comfortable to wear during long workouts.
In summary, the Suunto Run is a feature-rich fitness tracker running watch that offers valuable insights for athletes. While it has some drawbacks, such as the 'raise to wake' function and the lack of an app store, it remains a solid choice for those seeking a reliable fitness companion.
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