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Suunto Clipper Compass vs Suunto Run

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

Suunto Clipper Compass is the lighter option — 31 g lighter than the Suunto Run (86% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Suunto Clipper Compass Suunto Run
Weight 5 g · 0.005 kg · 0.01 lb 36 g · 0.036 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Suunto Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Suunto Clipper Compass
5 g

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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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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Suunto Clipper Compass vs Suunto Run: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 31 g (86%) 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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