Ranking of the best SUUNTO smartwatches in 2020

In 2020, smartwatches and bracelets are no longer just an interesting gadget to show off to friends. The functions that the best manufacturers complete in such devices have gone beyond the entertainment industry and began to transform into useful parameters of health and life. The modern market in 2020 is saturated with technological innovations. For people who first decided to use smart devices, the first question will be: how to choose the right assistant, studying popular models and new items on the Internet.

Will it be correct to be guided by the price or is it necessary to read detailed information about the functionality, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, understand the manufacturer's reputation? Can the average price cover all the wishes of its future owner? What should be the selection criteria and characteristics of an electronic assistant? One of the brands to choose from is SUUNTO, the ranking of the best smartwatches of which will be presented below.

How to choose a smartwatch

First of all, you need a clear understanding of how the new gadget will help its owner. As soon as the basic requirements are formed, you can start choosing exactly according to your own parameters, ranging from inexpensive budget models to the premium segment.

You shouldn't choose any specific functions and evaluate the popularity of models. It is better to determine the direction, which can be roughly divided into three large segments:

1. Travel companion or specific travel (hunting or fishing);
2. A coach for professional sports, when you need a tight schedule of classes and monitoring of achievements;
3. A healthy lifestyle, including fitness, calorie control, proper sleep management, and simple medical heart rate readings during exercise.

After choosing the direction, you can think about which brand of the company is better suited for your own purposes, and where you can buy it profitably. Considering the need for maximum use of the watch or bracelet, which ideally should always be on the owner's hand, the reliability of the device and its convenience will play one of the key roles.

To take into account all the selection criteria for different purposes, we will analyze the proposals of a professional manufacturer of smartwatches existing on the world market - the Finnish company SUUNTO. The official slogan is the conqueror of new territories.

History of SUUNTO

Having this brand means that the owner understands high-quality and reliable devices, since all of them, first of all, are built on engineering thought at the heart of the company. Most likely, the SUUNTO owner has long passed the stage of testing cheap Chinese bracelets and deliberately acquired a solid Finnish device. After all, the company does not produce simple fitness bracelets that can “live” less than a month. Its products are full-fledged smartwatches, the entire line of which is supported by multidisciplinary software.The support functionality is not limited to budget models and means getting the maximum privileges from the developers when purchasing any series.

The first wrist travel companions of this brand trace their history back to 1936 from the engineer Tuomas Volhonen. He developed a liquid compass with more accurate pointing arrow stability parameters than the dry compasses that existed at that time.

The strength of the manufactured compass is still a matter of pride for the company, as there is an example of the preservation of the device case after being hit by a sniper bullet in the Finnish war.

Between 1939 and 1989, SUUNTO transformed its compasses into general purpose computers for use on ships and in deep diving. This revolutionary compact instrument has for the first time allowed divers to abandon the calculation tables that were used to calculate depth.

In 1997, the flagship of precision marine instruments launched the first dive computer in the form of a wristwatch, and the following year, the model was adapted to work outdoors.

In 1999, the company becomes part of the AMER SPORTS corporation, which over the next ten years merged brands such as Atomic, Salomon Sports, Wilson and others.

In 2004, SUUNTO opens a new direction for professional athletes, making watch computers for participants in the Olympic Games. Sports fans have probably seen these gadgets in competitions with the participation of Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish athletes. Today, such a mobile notebook not only records their physical activity, but also compiles analytical reports by periods.

Coaches of sports teams use this data on a daily basis through a proprietary network application and always have an up-to-date picture of the preparation of participants in sports tournaments.

Today SUUNTO offers its fans, in addition to specialized high-precision diving movements, a wide range of sports and premium watches based on similar technologies.

Top 10 - ranking of the best smartwatches SUUNTO

The original Suunto Movescount App comes with all Finnish watch models. It consists of five main sections:

• Sports modes;
• Navigation;
• Common parameters;
• Unit settings;
• Personal options.

An original and useful feature of the electronic support system is the Heat Map, which shows possible training routes in different cities. Various activities will be offered by sport (swimming pools, gyms, bike paths, ski trails, jogging tracks). You can also use it to create your own lesson plan and send it to some watch models for control.

The world's best practices for specialized training in various sports are collected in the Community application. Here you can see the offers and options for classes in various disciplines, choosing your parameters. Based on the accumulated experience of numerous athletes, the optimal training options will be proposed, which can be adjusted and saved as a personal plan.

Essential Collection Cooper

Cost ≅ 50,000 rubles

A premium series with a small set of sports features for the wealthy traveler. The watch will look solid both in an urban office environment and on real travels. The design is dedicated to the history of the company and is stylized in the "military" style. The line includes several modifications with different colors of the case, bezel and leather strap. The watch is handmade in Finland. Case size W 49.1, H 49.1, T 13.4 mm. Weight 120 gr. The screen is protected by a sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case and bezel.

The watch comes in a cloth case and comes complete with a pencil, field notebook, cleaning cloth and quick start guide.

The functionality of the wrist computer includes the classic traveler's kit:

• altimeter;
• barometer;
• water resistance up to 30 m;
• sunrise and sunset times;
• depth gauge for snorkeling;
• indicator for viewing the second time zone;
• storm warning indicator;
• compass;
• menu in several languages ​​(including Russian);
• replaceable battery;
• thermometer;

This reliable and representative device has many positive reviews from real owners who have been using it for several years. The model withstands temperature drops and work well under water. The battery does not require replacement for about 14 months.

• Universal watch that can be used when traveling in the wild, and for representative purposes;
• High quality materials, reliable build;
• Updatable software, with addition of functions.

• High price;
• Truncated functionality that does not allow you to go in for sports professionally;
• A leather strap will quickly fail during active diving.

Core all black

Cost ≅ 22,000 rubles

The most bought model in the last 5 years.

Main functions:

• Altimer;
• Barometer;
• Sunrise and sunset times;
• Depth gauge for diving and swimming with snorkel and mask;
• Compass;
• Multilingual menu;
• Storm warning;
• Thermometer;
• Clock (date and time).

Technical specifications:

• Replaceable battery - operating time up to 12 months in watch mode;
• Compatibility - can work autonomously.

The best ratings are given by tourists and divers who take full advantage of the professional features. Many people note the Storm Alarm function (early warning of deteriorating weather). The dial is backlit and shows data clearly in all weather conditions.

The main reviews of extreme tourists who actively use this watch date back to 2016 at the latest, but the popularity of the model does not decrease due to its simple useful functions and the brutality of its appearance.

• Mechanical control buttons are embossed, make it easy to use switching modes in winter gloves;
• Large numbers, spinning basel. The most convenient visual screen with a good diagonal and clear display of data in the sun.

• The strap is hard enough and can cause discomfort for sensitive skin;
• No smart watch functions;
• Traditional tourist option.

Traverse Alpha Concerte

Cost ≅ 36,000 rubles

A specialized version for hunting, fishing and hiking.

Activity	GPS	Workout support	community	Sports settings
calories burned	GPS based speed and distance	training analysis	photos, videos	hunting
heart rate functions in different zones, including swimming	distance by stages	setting intervals	support of online sports communities	run
	GPS / Glonass satellites	Heart rate in real mode and for the period		bicycle
pedometer	coordinates for different systems	speed and distance analysis		fishing
	reverse route search	recovery time
	route planning	plans and goals, load analysis
	weather	total ascent / descent vertical speed

Instruments and technical characteristics:

• Chronograph;
• Compass;
• Altimeter;
• Synchronization - wireless connection (WIFI), USB cable;
• Send smartphone notifications to the watch and show data back from the watch on the phone screen.

Additional non-standard functions have been designed for hunting and fishing, allocated to individual sports:

• Auto-detect for shooting;
• Places of interest for hunting or fishing;
• Lunar calendar (sunrise / sunset, phases, including for the planned period);
• The backlight of the screen is red, which does not interfere with night vision devices;
• Sea level pressure graph.

The watch is not only made in the style of the Finnish "military", but also passed crash tests for endurance (shock resistance, heating, freezing and work in a liquid environment).

• The owner of the watch can be not only a hunter or a fisherman, but also an active athlete - the watch will support his loads;
• Specific functions for outdoor activities;
• Not too high a price.

• For people who are not involved in specific recreation in the wild, most of the functions will be useless.

Suunto 9 Baro Titanium

They are positioned as a very reliable watch with maximum multi-sport functions for professionals. They have very high battery performance.

The cost is about 50,000 rubles.

Instruments and technical characteristics:

• Altimeter (barometric, with GPS fusion);
• Weather data (sunrise / sunset, storm warning, thermometer, barometric pressure);
• Digital compass with parameters;
• Battery - operating time from 25 hours (in GPS mode) to 14 days (autonomous).

Smart Features:

Activity	GPS	Workout support	Community	Sports settings
calories burned per day	route planning and tracking	calculation of the lesson plan	publication of achievements	swimming
min heart rate	export routes	setting intervals	heatmaps	run
average daily calorie consumption and heart rate	maps: Google maps, Fndroid, Mapbox	Heart rate in real mode and for the period		bicycle
pedometer	return route in real time	speed and distance analysis		triathlon
quality, time and duration of sleep	personal route directory	recovery time
	elevation profiles	plans and goals, load analysis
		total ascent / descent vertical speed

• A large number of functions for all occasions;
• Very durable body and high-quality assembly that will last for years;
• Long battery life.

• High price;
• Most of the functions are only needed for specific training sessions or rare events.

Spartan Trainer HR Steel

Cost ≅ 24,000 rubles

The best watch for a tourist (3rd place in the rating).

Specifications are close to the universal 3Fitness model, but enhanced by GPS capabilities. The model has advanced features similar to the Traverse Alpha Concerte tailor-made travel offering.

As a result, the Spartan Trainer HR Steel is the option that combines the control of daily stress in an urban environment and guides you for weekends and outdoor activities.

• Affordable price;
• A wide range of functions.

• Some functions may not be used by the owner at all.

Spartan Ultra

Cost ≅ 56,000 rubles

Included in the ranking of the analysis of advanced sports gadgets for running in 2020, thanks to advanced GPS functions and heart rate monitor. This wrist companion will follow your route and provide accurate navigation.

Distinctive characteristics:

• Water resistance in depth - 100 m;
• Charging in an autonomous version of long workouts - up to 26 hours;
• Several dozen preset by the manufacturer of the activity modes, which the owner can alternate;
• Barometer;
• Adaptation in multisport mode.

Guaranteed protection from water when immersed up to 100 meters. Works with a chest heart rate monitor. Uses 2 apps per mobile phone. The first is private, with the owner's indicators available only to him. The second is a public community where you can communicate and compare your achievements.

The interface is modern and friendly, you can quickly and intuitively find the necessary data. The metal case (bezel) retains scratches that are visually striking after long-term use.

A convenient version of the Tooth Screen function, which allows you to use the display without pressing any buttons. At low sports loads - charging is enough for a week, compared to analogues it is twice as long, but the charging time is on average 4 hours. The buttons can be used underwater in the pool.

• The clock provides calls and messages from the phone, but you cannot talk on them;
• Tracking construction is generated via GPS;
• Altitude mode is as accurate as possible, manual calibration can be applied. Works based on atmospheric pressure readings;
• Digital compass - shows the cardinal points with digital values ​​of the degrees of rotation;
• Accelerometer - determines the load, turns on the pedometer;
• Gyroscope - used in energy saving mode for long distances, during marathons.

• A large number of different variations of physical activity;
• Analysis of achievements;
• Share results in communities.

• Under professional use, the heart rate monitor may not be accurate enough. A chest strap must be used.

Suunto 3 Fitness

Cost ≅ 17,500 rubles

Professional sports watch for dummies.Today it is the best budget wrist computer from the new line.

Battery	Compatibility	Activity	GPS	Workout support	community	Sports-specific settings
without connections up to 10 days	Bluetooth communication method	calories burned per day	route planning and tracking	workout calculation	publication of achievements	swimming
with connected GPS and apps up to 30 hours	compatible with iOS, Android	min heart rate	export routes	setting intervals		run
		average daily calorie consumption and heart rate		Heart rate in real mode and for the period		bicycle
		pedometer		speed and distance analysis		triathlon
		quality sleep time and duration		recovery time
		daily resource, stress, recovery		plans and goals
				load analysis

Specifications:

• Battery - operating time from 30 hours (with all applications and GPS turned off) to 10 days (with turned off communications);
• Compatibility - iOS, Android via Bluetooth.

Features tested on athletes are tailored to a wide range of healthy people. When replacing conventional wristwatches with this fitness tracker, even the habit of the classic dial with hands was taken into account. Setting up such an image of time is included as one of the options. Four colors (pistachio, pink, white and black) will make it possible to use the device as a stylish accessory that has attracted many female buyers. The ease of setting and using the menu also counts as an added plus. The strap is made of silicone and also provides a low weight of the watch (36 grams), while the fastening is reliable enough not to lose the watch in the pool.

The main feature is the ability to select different types of training, including water types. For the choice of activity, a large number of reports on the physical condition and the ability to adapt the load to the individual characteristic of the organism are provided.

• A large set of functions for monitoring activity, using professional parameters of the sport;
• Low price;
• Friendly intuitive interface;
• Positive user reviews.

• Inaccurate pulse counting, not reaching the medical level;
• Analysis of the average level of activity, not sufficient for professional athletes.

Spartan Trainer Wirst HR

Cost ≅32,500 rubles

Received high marks from professional athletes. A large number of useful features and extended software support are noted.

For example, in comparison with analogues of this not high price category, there is a function for counting strokes in the pool, because the manufacturer has not cut the functionality. Very reliable assembly, components "do not fly" during intensive daily use. The pulse counts well under light loads. At high loads, it does not count accurately. Works quickly, does not freeze. Mechanical damage is very difficult to inflict.

The buttons are pressed too easily, if in winter they are pressed with gloves, then there will be no tactile sensation when pressed. The design is not bad, but there are metal elements on the strap that give a feeling of cheapness. The color scheme is rich. Works 10 hours without recharging in active training mode.

• Low price;
• Reliability.

• Inaccurate heart rate calculation at high load;
• The control buttons on the case do not have a high tactility, which makes it difficult to work with gloves.

Ambit3 Vertical HR

Cost ≅34,000 rubles

We entered the top five according to polls of owners of smart watches for all-around training.

The most useful qualities are noted:

• Hike along the route (3D maps, steepness of slopes, total ascent);
• Orientation on the ground (GPS controls the point of location, gives a return route, fixes the speed and distance traveled);
• Coaching functions - saving the history of various exercises during one workout, sending data to the site for history, suggested samples of the best classes from professional trainers, assessing the quality and volume of recovery after exertion;
• Basic travel functions - compass, altimeter, weather forecast;
• High-quality assembly from high-strength materials (stainless steel, mineral crystal, soft plastic);
• Immersion tightness is provided up to 100 m.

• A good combination of functions for frequent use;
• 10 training modes;
• Control of the lift height and comparison with the planned in real time.

• Restriction on working with maps (only Mapbox);
• An accurate heart rate reading can only be obtained with a chest strap.

Spartan Sport Wirst HR

Cost ≅40,000 rubles

Ideal for running, swimming, cycling, triathlon, cross-country skiing and fitness. A high place in the ranking of quality smartwatches.

When swimming, the following indicators are taken into account:

• Swimming style;
• Efficiency (SWOLF indicator);
• Number of strokes;
• The number of pools passed by length;
• Distance;
• Heart rate in water (Suunto Smart Sensor is recommended if accurate readings are required).

Cycling:

• Speed;
• Pulse (separate average heart rate and heart rate graph);
• Distance;
• Stage data (automatic creation of stages of 10 km);
• Climb;
• Descent;
• Average speed;
• Height.

You can preload the bike training route and follow it.

The watch is compatible with a bicycle sensor, which is also produced by the manufacturer - Suunto Bike Sensor. This sensor measures speed and cadence (cadence) simultaneously throughout your workout.

• Excellent value for money for any level of sports training.

• To calculate heart rate similar to medical measurements, a chest strap is required.

Output

If a decision is made to purchase an electronic satellite, the most important is an individual plan of requirements, otherwise the variety of market models will not give an exact answer: "which electronic gadget is better to buy."

The SUUNTO company, recognized as the flagship of high-precision equipment, can always be a guideline when choosing a smart watch for any occasion. When comparing its products with competitors, it will be useful to understand the level of quality obtained by purchasing a personal gadget, which is designed to provide useful functions for a fulfilling life.