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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Suunto - The Untold Story

The incredibly cheap AGM Legion Pro is ideal for users who want a rugged Garmin-style watch for less than $100/£100

The AGM Legion Pro offers a lot to adventurers but accurate health tracking isn’t one of them

Suunto takes on Shokz with smart open-ear headphones that track your running form (and your neck)

Suunto takes on Shokz with smart open-ear headphones that track your running form (and your neck)

The new Spark is said to be smarter and more affordable, with some unique tracking capabilities

Headphones are getting smarter — the latest open-ear buds from Suunto offer head movement controls and monitor your 'neck health'

Headphones are getting smarter — the latest open-ear buds from Suunto offer head movement controls and monitor your 'neck health'

The Suunto Spark open-ear buds could be the neck-st generation of performance tech.

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I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin's got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena

With an enormous battery life and a crisp AOLED display, the Suunto Vertical 2 has some of Garmin's most powerful adventure watches in its sights

Suunto Vertical smart watch review - mountaineering cosplay with brilliant navigation that works well on the bike

Brilliant navigation tempered with hit and miss heart rate monitoring, but an overall very good package with stand-out Scandinavian style

Not the Fenix 9 — this is the new Garmin watch I want to see in 2026

Garmin updated most of its watches in 2025, but there wasn’t a new version of the Forerunner 165 and the brand needs to strengthen its entry-level option in 2026.

Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

From a game-changing Fenix 9 to more Whoop-style straps and better fitness watch-smart glasses integration, it should be an exciting 2026 for athletes!

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The best UK running watches to hit your fitness goals in 2026, tested by our expert

The best UK running watches to hit your fitness goals in 2026, tested by our expert

We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners

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The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals

The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals

I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.

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I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Venu 4 vs Suunto Vertical 2 — and there's a clear winner

I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Venu 4 vs Suunto Vertical 2 — and there's a clear winner

I tested two high-end, GPS smartwatches from Garmin and Suunto against Strava to find out which is the more reliable fitness tracker.

I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for the Suunto Vertical 2 — here’s 5 things I liked and 5 I disliked

I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for the Suunto Vertical 2 — here’s 5 things I liked and 5 I disliked

I used the Suunto Vertical 2 in place of the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for three weeks and it impressed on several counts, but Garmin still offers more features and better HR tracking, albeit at a higher price.

I'm obsessed with the free offline navigational tools on this Garmin smartwatch alternative

I'm obsessed with the free offline navigational tools on this Garmin smartwatch alternative

The Suunto Vertical 2 offers one of my favorite outdoor adventure features: support for offline navigational maps with custom route creation and easy-to-follow directions.

Garmin Instinct 3 vs Suunto Vertical 2: I tested fitness tracking across 6 categories — here’s the winner

Garmin Instinct 3 vs Suunto Vertical 2: I tested fitness tracking across 6 categories — here’s the winner

I tested the fitness tracking capabilities of two of the best rugged smartwatches available today — the Garmin Instinct 3 and Suunto Vertical 2 — to determine which is more accurate overall.

Strava drops patent suit against Garmin after a contentious 21 days

Strava drops patent suit against Garmin after a contentious 21 days

Strava moved to dismiss its lawsuit against Garmin this week, ending the patent dispute saga concerning live segment and heat map features.

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Strava drops its lawsuit against Garmin – so it looks like all your features are here to stay (for now)

Strava has 'voluntarily dismissed' its case against Garmin, and it looks like the legal battle is over.

Suunto Race 2: A brighter and lighter watch makes for a serious Garmin contender

The Suunto Race 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with a brighter screen, lighter chassis, and a faster processor.

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Can the Suunto Coach replace your trainer with AI? I tested it to find out

Suunto Coach wants to help improve your training with AI, and it's an ambitious feature that could be great — with a few caveats for users.

Polar 'firmly denies' allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design

Whoop has taken exception to the design of the Polar Loop fitness tracker, claiming the design is a ‘copy’ of the Whoop, and taken Polar to court as a result.

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COROS APEX 4 fitness test: Rolling back to the old ways, with new perks

I tested the COROS APEX 4's GPS and HR accuracy, was blown away by the maps and battery, and had complicated feelings about the display and UI.

I tried the Suunto Race 2 and it made me question my Garmin loyalty

With a bright AMOLED display and a simple user interface, it’s a worthy rival to Garmin’s line-up

We unpack the Strava-Garmin-Suunto lawsuit situation – and what it means for your watch

As Strava sues Garmin, Suunto smells blood in the water and joins in, filing its own lawsuit. We break it all down here

Garmin’s legal woes deepen as Suunto also files a lawsuit for patent infringement

Damages sought, plus an injunction to bar the sale of almost the entire range of Garmin watches

Garmin’s legal troubles deepen as Suunto joins the fight

Suunto’s patent case against Garmin highlights how rare – yet increasingly common – lawsuits are in the wearable world

I just went hands-on with the Suunto Vertical 2 — and it beats my favorite Garmin in 5 big ways

The Suunto Vertical 2 could be my new favorite rugged outdoor smartwatch. Here’s why I may swap out my Garmin Instinct 3.

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The Suunto Race 2 is a tough Garmin Forerunner 570 rival for focused runners

For anyone who thought the new Garmin Forerunner 970 and 570 were too expensive and focused on the wrong things, the Suunto Race 2 is what you're looking for.

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