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Suunto 9 Baro Multisport GPS In-Depth Review

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Let’s get something out of the way right up front: The Suunto 9 is the Suunto Spartan V2. … As much as people might want to compare it against the Polar V800, I don’t think there’s anybody these days considering a new V800 vs a new Suunto 9.

Polar V800 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review

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From left to right: Garmin FR910XT, Adidas Smart Run GPS, Suunto Ambit2, Polar V800, Garmin Fenix2, Suunto Ambit2 R (and Ambit2 S), Timex Run Trainer 2.0, TomTom Runner/Multisport, Garmin FR620, and finally the Garmin FR220. … All the way back in early January at CES Polar announced the V800 multisport GPS watch.

Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR In-Depth Review (It’s a full triathlon watch for $279)

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I think Suunto finally got their groove back. … For the purposes of below, I’ve compared it against the Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR, as well as the Polar V800 and Garmin FR735.

Suunto Ambit3 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review

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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. … When I look at other products like the Polar V800, they initially started out without providing exact steps/distance on the device itself, but then Polar noted in a recent meeting with me that they underestimated how much people wanted that information – and thus have gone and added it in via firmware update coming in the next few days.

Suunto Spartan Ultra In-Depth Review

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It’s been a bit over four months since Suunto started to announce the Spartan series, which contains two watches at present: the Ultra and the Sport. … Yes, in theory they’re competing against the Garmin Fenix3 and Polar V800, but in reality, that’s not much of a competition.

First look at Polar’s new V800 GPS triathlon watch

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From a competition standpoint, Suunto has all of these functions in the Ambit 1/Ambit 2 (plus a whole lot more). … Today, Polar fully announced their new V800 GPS integrated triathlon watch.

Suunto Ambit2 R In-Depth Review

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Because I want to be transparent about my reviews – Suunto sent me two final retail units to try out (white and black). … To the left of the seam is the Garmin Fenix2, then the Polar V800, followed by the Suunto Ambit 2,…

First look at the Suunto Ambit3 multisport GPS watch

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This morning Suunto has announced their latest endurance and multisport watch, the Suunto Ambit3. … Down the road the Polar V800 will also do the same as well once they implement swim lap/distance/stroke tracking metrics.

10-Day Sale: Garmin FR910XT down to $249, Suunto Ambit 2S down to $263

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Next, we’ve got the Suunto Ambit2 & 2S 25% off. … You’ve got the TomTom Cardio Multisport, and the Polar V800.

Sunday Tidbits: Polar’s new Vantage V Titan + Roadmap Updates, Suunto Updates, and Xert iOS App

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Next, continuing the Finnish based updates, Suunto has made some minor clarifications around their plans as well. … Polar V800).

Polar announces new Keo Power systems, and V800/V650 power meter update plans, and more!

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For example, they should work with the upcoming Suunto Ambit3, as well as apps that are configured for power meter support. … So it’s really for folks who are planning on getting the Polar V800 or V650, or another Bluetooth Smart power meter compliant head unit/device.

Heads Up! Suunto Ambit2 & 2S sale from $219

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Effective immediately until June 30th (Update on July 9th - extended for an unknown time period): Extended there’s a pretty substantial sale on the Suunto Ambit2 & 2S exclusively at Clever Training. … The reasoning being that a number of companies are past due for new releases (including Suunto and Garmin), plus you’d be able to see how the Polar V800 is maturing by fall as well.

Behind the Scenes at Polar’s Headquarters

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Owning the entire facility is a key differentiator between someone like Polar (and Garmin and Suunto), and a smaller player like Soleus. … The goal of the trip was primarily to sit down with the different product teams working on the V800, V650 and other products to get clear updates on the slew of previously announced updates.

Polar Vantage V Multisport GPS In-Depth Review

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While the Vantage M focuses on the mid-range, and carves out a bit of a new segment for Polar, it is meant to compete with Suunto’s Spartan Trainer Wrist HR, as well as undercut Garmin a bit in the multisport game. … The V is the higher end multisport watch, meant to be a direct replacement of the nearly 5-year old V800.

Polar Vantage M Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review

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Still, at that price point the offering is compelling – and puts it up against Suunto’s Spartan Trainer Wrist HR. … Note I’m looking at the ‘what’s new’ from the perspective primarily of the V800 (its sorta predecessor, it’s kinda more of a blend of the Polar M430 and V800).

Polar M400 GPS & Activity Tracker Watch In-Depth Review

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For the sake of simplicity, I’ve just selected the Polar M400, Polar V800, Suunto Ambit2 S, and Garmin FR220. … As noted above it’s Polar’s second GPS watch that integrates activity tracking, following the much more expensive V800 multisport watch.

The New Polar Vantage Series: Everything you ever wanted to know

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That’s an awesome deal, though it’s also on-par price-wise with the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR. … Note I’m looking at the ‘what’s new’ from the perspective primarily of the V800 (it’s predecessor).

Sports Technology Buyers Guide & Recommendations: Winter 2018-2019

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The Fenix 5 became the Fenix 5 Plus, the Suunto Spartan Ultra became the Suunto 9, the Vivoactive 3 slapped some music on it to get the Vivoactive 3 Music, and the Apple Watch went from 3 to 4. … And the Polar Vantage V? While the Vantage V may have promise down the road, there’s no way you can say it’s equal to the FR935 given both are the same price – I don’t even think mid-next year by time Polar finishes adding back in all the features they removed from the V800 on it.

New York City: GPS Running Accuracy Test Rabbit Hole

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I know you might ask why not the Suunto 9 instead? Quite frankly I get better results from the Suunto Trainer Wrist HR. … Why not the Polar V800? Cause I’m still trying to find it…from last December.

Garmin Fenix2 Multisport Watch In-Depth Review

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Below, from left to right: Adidas Smart Run GPS, Suunto Ambit 2, Polar V800, Garmin Fenix2, Suunto Ambit 2R. … You can of course create your own comparison tables using this link with any of the products I’ve previously reviewed/looked at, such as adding in the new Polar V800, which is Polar’s upcoming tri watch.

First look at Polar V650 GPS bike computer

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Personally I think they should be really clear about what the timelines are (à la what Suunto did a year ago) since if I was looking at a new unit, that’d honestly be one of the single biggest decision points. … This marks the second major unit that Polar has announced in the last three weeks – the first being the V800 triathlon focus GPS watch.

Polar M600 Android Wear GPS Watch In-Depth Review

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At this point that really only leaves Garmin and Suunto as fitness device makers that don’t have onboard music storage. … This is actually the same charging connector as the V800, though the V800 clip doesn’t work here.

Garmin Forerunner 735XT In-Depth Review

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The Suunto Ambit3 Peak on the other wrist was at 1,630m. … In most cases, for my FR735XT tests I was also using at the same time a Polar V800, Suunto Ambit3 Peak and a Garmin FR920XT.

Garmin Forerunner 920XT In-Depth Review

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Most of secondary files from the Suunto Ambit3, Garmin Edge, or Bia Watch along with it to compare against. … From left to right: FR920XT, FR910XT, Fenix2, Ambit3, Ambit2, Ambit2S, Polar V800, Polar M400, Polar RC3, Garmin FR620.