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Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) vs Suunto Traverse Alpha

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

Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the Suunto Traverse Alpha (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) Suunto Traverse Alpha
Weight 81 g · 0.081 kg · 0.18 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Garmin Suunto
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Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED)
81 g

Premium multisport GPS smartwatch with AMOLED display, built-in LED flashlight and topo maps, weight with silicone band.

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Suunto Traverse Alpha
85 g

GPS watch designed for hunting and fishing.

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Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) vs Suunto Traverse Alpha: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) wins — at 81 g it is 4 g (5%) lighter than the Suunto Traverse Alpha (85 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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