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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Suunto Run

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

Suunto Run is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the Brunton TruArc 15 (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Suunto Run
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 36 g · 0.036 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Brunton Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Suunto Run
36 g

Lightweight GPS sports watch with 1.32in AMOLED touchscreen, dual-band GPS, wrist heart-rate and 4GB offline music. 36g with textile strap.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Suunto Run: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Run wins — at 36 g it is 4 g (10%) lighter than the Brunton TruArc 15 (40 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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