What we liked about this design is that it is so easy to use. When you are within Wifi range, this design automatically downloads all available maps and heat maps that you can access when out on the trails. Even if you are far away from cell service, this design has all of the current maps already loaded and ready to go. It boasts a large face that makes reading detailed maps just a little bit easier.

In addition to an advanced GPS system, this design boasts helpful features to aid you in your everyday life. It is able to be paired with your phone so that you can use this watch as a simple extension of your phone. Track your steps, heart rate, and activity level on your health app, or even make phone calls or send text messages. You can even access your google assistant while out on the trails!

If you are in the market for a watch that has advanced functionality unlike anything else out there on the market, the Suunto 77 is one of the best pieces of wearable tech that money can buy. Just keep in mind, however, that this design is one of the most expensive options making our list.

This design goes above and beyond simple maps and directional guidance. It automatically updates your maps and heat maps when you are in WiFi range. What users love about this design is that it even lets you set training plans and route maps before you set out on your adventure.

What we also love about this design is that it is able to be paired with your phone so you can access most functions of your phone from your wrist. This design tracks your heart rate and stress levels and works with helpful fitness apps such as Strava, Training Peaks, and Endomondo.

If you are in the market for a smartwatch that has advanced GPS functionality, this design is a great option. We love that it comes in at a slightly more affordable price point than the Suunto 7, and boasts a more modest and sleek design. The battery life isn’t as long, but it is still enough to get you through the day before it needs to be recharged.

Included in this best Suunto GPS watch are an altimeter, barometer, compass, and GPS. What this allows is for you to enjoy stable and accurate altitude and weather information; in addition to having navigation capabilities at your fingertips.

Depending on how frequently you want the GPS to refresh will determine your battery life. For example, having a five-second GPS accuracy will last up to 30 hours. Bring this down to a minute and you could potentially get up to 200 hours out of it.

Coming equipped with Bluetooth technology, you can sync it to any compatible device that you wish. If you choose your smartphone, you could see upcoming calls and notifications directly on the watch.

With the Movescount app, you can take photos and show your current speed and distance metrics. Then, you could create a movie and share it with any of your social media networks.

Besides the options for black, sapphire and sapphire blue, you can also choose to buy the watch with or without a heart rate monitor.

The saying, “nobody remembers second place” could not be more inaccurate when talking about this Suunto GPS watch. It has a great selection of design choices and impeccable software to boot.

With the power of GPS and GLONASS technology, you can upload routes directly to the Traverse to explore new areas and terrains. In addition, distance and altitude statistics can be progressed and you can retrace your steps with the breadcrumb trail. The battery life has a practical life of around eight hours in GPS mode. Compared to other models, this is a minuscule amount.

Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stay up-to-date with everything that is happening with your smartphone (notifications, incoming calls, texts, etc.). Through the power of the barometric trend, you will be alerted of storm alerts and weather changes near your current area. Plus, you can see sunrise and sunset times right on the interface. Various color options are open for you to choose from including sapphire black, amber, white, black and graphite.

If you look past the below-average battery life, there is not much to dislike with the original Traverse GPS watch. For the time, it lasts, it will provide you with tremendous GPS capabilities and features to keep you safe from mother nature.

The GPS and GLONASS technology will allow you to keep track of your exact positioning and map coordinates for later viewing. When you need to find your way back to where you started, the re-tracing capabilities come in handy. The battery can last up to 10, 15, and 100 hours in GPS mode, respectively.

Using Bluetooth connectivity, you can receive incoming calls and notifications from your synced smartphone. Outside of its general GPS functionality, there are plenty of software features for you to utilize. This includes a sunrise alert, weather trend alert system, moon phase calendar, and the most adequate times to go hunting and fishing.

Hopefully, you are not too picky with colors and only stealth and foliage are available. However, they both should accommodate most people.

The usefulness of the Traverse Alpha suunto smart watch is completely through the roof and its rugged stainless steel bezel is a nice touch. All in all, it does not get much better from Suunto GPS watch.

The GPS implemented in the Sport Ambit3 makes it perfect for fitness and sports enthusiasts. It delivers all the metrics you need including speed, heart rate, and distance. Runners can also track their performance and anyone can analyze their sleep recovery.

As with the other Ambit3, the battery life depends on the way the Suunto gps is used. For five-second accuracy, expect around 15 hours of battery life. With one-minute accuracy, this skyrockets to 100 hours.

Being Bluetooth smart, it is capable of connecting to various Bluetooth-enabled devices. This can allow you to sync your activities, but to also receive smartphone notifications and incoming calls.

With the Suunto Smart sensor, you can record your heart rate when you are swimming. In addition, through the power of the Movescount App, you can plan all your workouts and receive voice guidance during your exercise.

The option is available to buy this with or without a heart rate monitor. Plus, you can choose between a few different colors including blue, black, sapphire, and white.

This is a fantastic addition to any athlete’s wrist as it provides top-of-the-line metrics to analyze your workout. Some may say it could have been a little lighter, but you can’t argue with its functionality.

The GPS is quite accurate but if you are constantly using this feature it can drain your battery. So try and use the GPS only when needed. This GPS is quite accurate and can even track you while you are out on a run. Great if you want to know where you are or the distance that you have run.

You can adjust the battery settings on this watch as it has battery modes. Wit ha click of a button you can adjust the battery mode, and if the battery is starting to die it will automatically switch to a power-saving mode. Again, as stated above, if you are constantly using the GPS feature this can drain your battery quite a bit, so only use when needed. With max battery settings on, this watch will last you about 120h on a single charge. This watch can connect using Bluetooth. It also is able to connect to the Suunto app.

This watch is made for sports lovers and athletes in our life. It easily tracks your progress and has over 80 different sports expertise. Another great feature is that this watch also can inform you when a storm is on its way and what the weather is. It comes in 3 colors. Black, Lime, and white.

Overall for one of the newest watches in Suunto's line, this Suunto smart watch is packed with the newest features and is great if you plan on getting outdoors this summer season.

It has both GPS and GLONASS technology ensuring the most accurate route navigation possible and always keeping you on course. In addition, the digital compass will guide you even when you are on uncharted terrain. Having as prominent of GPS technology that this watch has would seem to insinuate a shorter battery life. However, it is rated to last up to 26 hours in training mode and 15 days in the “time of day” mode.

All the power and convenience of Bluetooth is present here, meaning you can connect any Bluetooth-enabled device you wish to transform it into a smartwatch. Though, it has been known to struggle with this.

Already pre-installed on this watch is 80 sports modes that you can navigate and test out. Mess around and try them out as they should accommodate for nearly every activity that you can think of.

Various color options are available including all-black titanium, gold, stealth titanium, white and black. In addition, the choice is yours for an included heart rate monitor.

It is a shame that the Ultra HR GPS watch could not have been higher on this list, but drawbacks have to be taken into consideration. However, do not get it twisted, this is worth an investment.

Once again, this Suunto GPS watch is ideal for athletes. It provides you with the most advanced running, biking and swimming features and metrics. For example, speed, distance, and pace. Of course, GPS technology also allows for route navigation and the ability to retrace your steps.

As is the theme with the Ambit3 watches, if you use it with faster GPS accuracy the battery life will lower. In specific, 15 hours with five-second accuracy and 100 hours with one-minute accuracy. No matter the reasoning for connecting this watch, whether you want to sync your activities or view notifications from your smartphone, you can as it does have Bluetooth functionality.

Straight from the Suunto Movescount app, you can create custom and unique routes using both topographic maps and altitude information. With the real-time hill incline feature, you can also track and progress your climbing capabilities.

Just like its counterparts, you can choose to have a heart rate monitor come with it. Plus, you can choose between black, blue, lime, and white color options.

Honestly, all the Ambit3 models are more similar than they are alike. The Vertical Ambit3 is just another example of a fantastic GPS watch with superb functionality.

One of the most notable features of this design is that it has a battery life that lasts quite a long time. It hosts a battery life indicator that lets you know how much juice is in the tank, and adjust that estimate when apps such as GPS are active. It even comes with an extra battery pack to give it a quick charge when far from home.

It hosts all of the smartwatch features that help you stay on top of your progress. It is able to calculate your heart rate and steps and send all of the information to the health app on your phone. It also measures the barometric pressure and compiles all of that information on the GPS coordinates as you use this device.

It is important to note that this high-end design packs quite the price tag. However, if you are willing to spare no expense for the best of the best currently out there on the market. You can’t go wrong with the Suunto 9 Baro.

This is an athlete’s dream as the GPS technology and POD will store your distance, speed, and tracks. Plus, when using FusedSpeed, it will provide incredibly responsive real-time distance and speed readings.

At its peak, updating every second, you may get up to 15 hours of battery life. Drop that down to a one minute update and then you could see up to 60 hours of battery life.

It is capable of syncing between devices that have ANT compatibility. No matter, though, you can always transfer data with the Movestick Mini.

For additional measurements, it is compatible with Suunto PODs. Built-in is a heart rate monitor that will provide you with real-time information for excellent performance-oriented training. In addition, you can personalize this watch with specific training plans. You have two options at your disposal; you can either get a yellow or black version of the Quest GPS.

While it is definitely not without its flaws, which will soon be addressed, there is no reason why you should be ashamed if you invest in this Suunto smart watch. Even though it is not as fancy and hi-tech as some of the other Suunto GPS watches, it is highly functional.