Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Suunto Clipper Compass
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Sleek GPS sports watch at 1.4oz. Lightweight design with multi-GNSS support.
Full details →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 Forerunner 165 vs Suunto Clipper Compass: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 34 g (87%) lighter than the Garmin Forerunner 165 (39 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.