Suunto Traverse GPS Watch

User Reviews

• Long-lasting battery to be able to use all day.
• Easy to use, and easy to quickly change from short to long sessions.
• Features a distance graph, step counter, and topographic maps for high-tech features that aid in various sports.
• Able to turn on push notifications for calls and texts, so you don’t have to be checking your phone while training.
• Water submersive up to 100 meters for swimming use.
• High-quality material and comfortable to wear.
• Easy to use the watch to navigate your GPX routes once they are uploaded.
• Very durable and tough.

Expert Reviews

• Able to use five different sport modes, which all show heart rate, speed, ascent, and other data that is useful during activity.
• Has a Bluetooth adapter for versatility with other devices.
• Supports GLONASS, adding to the efficiency of the GPS software and accuracy.
• Can increase the battery life by setting a longer GPS interval.
• Able to integrate wtih Suunto Movescount app to have the ability to plan your route and see where you are.
• Able to mark trails and certain locations, which can be useful for outdoorsmen for hunting.
• Watch can automatically sync with your phone time and time zone, so you don’t have to set it manually.
• The backlight component can act as a flashlight, and can help with reading things in the dark.
• The data log and trip summary can show you the total ascent and descent of a training run.

User Reviews

• High profile style, so can get caught on some layers or backpacks.
• Some reports of the strap pins being not the most durable, despite this watch being tough.
• The storm alarm doesn’t always work correctly, and can drain your battery.

Expert Reviews

• Not as many features as the Sunnto Ambit 3.
• Lacks customization features and colors that are shown on Garmin models.
• The display can be difficult to see in bright daylight at certain angles.
• Button controls are more difficult to use than other models since they are not rounded on the edges.
• Not the most breathable option due to the lack of holes on the wristband of the watch.
• Shorter battery life when compared to other models.