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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Suunto MC-2

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

Garmin Enduro 3 is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Enduro 3 Suunto MC-2
Weight 63 g · 0.063 kg · 0.14 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 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 MC-2
75 g

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

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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Suunto MC-2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Enduro 3 wins — at 63 g it is 12 g (16%) 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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