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Silva Expedition 54 vs Suunto A-10 Compass

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

Suunto A-10 Compass is the lighter option — 42 g lighter than the Silva Expedition 54 (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Silva Expedition 54 Suunto A-10 Compass
Weight 70 g · 0.070 kg · 0.15 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Silva Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Silva Expedition 54
70 g

Premium compass with global needle and sighting mirror.

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Suunto A-10 Compass
28 g

Classic baseplate compass for map navigation.

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Silva Expedition 54 vs Suunto A-10 Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto A-10 Compass wins — at 28 g it is 42 g (60%) lighter than the Silva Expedition 54 (70 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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