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Silva Ranger S vs Suunto Run

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

Silva Ranger S is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Suunto Run (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Silva Ranger S Suunto Run
Weight 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb 36 g · 0.036 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Silva Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Silva Ranger S
35 g

Classic orienteering compass with sighting mirror.

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Suunto Run
36 g

Lightweight GPS sports watch with 1.32in AMOLED touchscreen, dual-band GPS, wrist heart-rate and 4GB offline music. 36g with textile strap.

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Silva Ranger S vs Suunto Run: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Silva Ranger S wins — at 35 g it is 1 g (3%) lighter than the Suunto Run (36 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.

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