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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Suunto MC-2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Suunto MC-2
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Brunton Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Suunto MC-2
75 g

Mirror sighting compass with declination adjustment and clinometer for precise backcountry navigation.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Suunto MC-2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 35 g (47%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (75 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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