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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Suunto Clipper Compass

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

Suunto Clipper Compass is the lighter option — 58 g lighter than the Garmin Enduro 3 (92% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Enduro 3 Suunto Clipper Compass
Weight 63 g · 0.063 kg · 0.14 lb 5 g · 0.005 kg · 0.01 lb
Brand Garmin Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin Enduro 3
63 g

GPS multisport watch with solar charging and up to 36-day battery life. Topographic maps, altimeter, barometer, and compass for backcountry navigation.

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Suunto Clipper Compass
5 g

Tiny clip-on compass that attaches to a watch strap or pack strap for quick bearing checks with almost no weight penalty.

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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Suunto Clipper Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 58 g (92%) lighter than the Garmin Enduro 3 (63 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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