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Suunto Ambit

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
(Please Note: As of April 29th, 2013 there is a new Ambit - the Ambit2 and Ambit2 S. Please check out that review, especially because Suunto has now said no further functionality firmware updates will occur for the original AmbitRead more
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
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Pros

  • Movescount site is fairly well laid out and easy to use
  • than quick and easy summaries
  • you have covered EVERYTHING well done

Cons

  • There s also no support for swimming
  • incredibly lacking in knowledge
  • GPS based speed tends to fluctuate a bit

Key specs

  • no
  • no
  • Dot-matrix
  • Men's
  • Support for HRM chest strap
  • yes

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Suunto Ambit - Pros & Cons

Suunto Ambit

Pros

  • Movescount site is fairly well laid out and easy to use
  • than quick and easy summaries
  • you have covered EVERYTHING well done
  • Pretty quick and simple
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • alert for Cadence is really useful and one of my favorite features
  • provides great accuracy and features
  • The display is clear and easy to see
  • interface was super easy to use and quite easy to navigate
  • the app is streamlined and simple to use
  • to immense depths

Cons

  • There s also no support for swimming
  • incredibly lacking in knowledge
  • GPS based speed tends to fluctuate a bit
  • Suunto accessories are NOT compatible with ANT+ devices
  • temperature sensor reacts rather slowly to temperature changes
  • the Core does not have GPS capabilities
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • the pressure change to gain/loss in elevation
  • unable to scroll to see longer messages)
  • Highline Running Adentures To ensure altimeter accuracy
  • Highline Running

Suunto Ambit - Technical Overview

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IconWaterproof depth
100 m
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78 g

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Suunto Ambit - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
Display typeDot-matrix
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth100
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Connectivity
GPSyes
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Dimensions
GenderMen's
Width1.97 in
Depth1.97 in
Weight2.75 oz
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strap
Distance meteryes
Calorie counteryes
ANT+yes
Alarmyes
Altimeteryes
Barometeryes
Compassyes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
Temperature sensoryes
Timeryes
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in
Battery life (running)15.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)30.0 day

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