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Silva Expedition 54 vs Suunto Traverse Alpha

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

Silva Expedition 54 is the lighter option — 15 g lighter than the Suunto Traverse Alpha (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Silva Expedition 54 Suunto Traverse Alpha
Weight 70 g · 0.070 kg · 0.15 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Silva Suunto
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Silva Expedition 54
70 g

Premium compass with global needle and sighting mirror.

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Suunto Traverse Alpha
85 g

GPS watch designed for hunting and fishing.

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Silva Expedition 54 vs Suunto Traverse Alpha: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Silva Expedition 54 wins — at 70 g it is 15 g (18%) 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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