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Suunto Ambit 3 Run

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4 editorial reviews
A feature-packed watch that's designed more for trail than townRead more
Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Suunto Ambit 3 Running Watch ReviewPerformanceDesignValueSuunto Ambit 3 Running Watch Review Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes07.7Expert RatingThe Suunto Ambit3 is a watch for anyone that practices a variety of sports, and is looking for something nice to wear, but also heavily packed with smart functions. The Ambit3 sport comes equipped with a heart sensor, barometer, compass, accurate gps, all working within the 200hr battery life. Through the Suunto apps you can view calories […]Read more
It’s been nearly three months since Suunto announced the Ambit3, though considerably less time since the unit started making its way into the wild with final hardware and firmware.  Since well before either of those dates I’ve been testing theRead more
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Pros

  • some very nice touches in the recovery meter and the activity tracker
  • The site and app are easy to use and reliable
  • simple utility of the entire Ambit family is remarkable

Cons

  • it tends to favour chunky 'outdoor' watches
  • Errors in GPS tend to cause the display of current pace to swing wildly
  • GPS satellite data is inherently flawed

Key specs

  • 1.97 in
  • LED
  • 128, 128 px
  • 50 mm
  • yes
  • yes

Suunto Ambit 3 Run - Pros & Cons

Suunto Ambit 3 Run

Pros

  • some very nice touches in the recovery meter and the activity tracker
  • The site and app are easy to use and reliable
  • simple utility of the entire Ambit family is remarkable
  • the battery life is admirable
  • The heart rate monitor is also incredible
  • slimmed-down version is much easier to navigate
  • Easy to read in all light conditions Very intuitive set up and operation
  • to immense depths
  • GPS-enabled and solidly built
  • battery life is decent - about a week in normal use
  • excellent GPS Accuracy

Cons

  • it tends to favour chunky 'outdoor' watches
  • Errors in GPS tend to cause the display of current pace to swing wildly
  • GPS satellite data is inherently flawed
  • Ambit3 is not a compact watch
  • Fenix is lying flat on the ground
  • many GPS watches are unable to do this
  • does a poor job of estimating pace from its internal accelerometer
  • somewhat heavy when compared to run specific lights
  • headlamp on a bright sunny day
  • Ambit3 does not have a vibration alert
  • has no alerts for when your Cadence is too low

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Suunto Ambit 3 Run - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen size1.97 in
Display technologyLED
Screen resolution128 x 128 px
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
Incoming notification optionsView Content
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Platform
Operating system
  • Android 4.0+
  • iOS 7+
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Power
Battery technologyLi-Ion
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Altimeteryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Compassyes
Pedometeryes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.97 in
Case thickness0.59 in
Weight2.54 oz
Watch case materialPolyamide
Wrist band materialElastomer
Anti scratch lensyes
Water resistanceyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connectionProprietary USB Cable
GPSyes

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