Suunto MC-2 Compass vs Suunto Run
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Mirrored compass with liquid-filled capsule. Best for thru-hikers needing accurate bearing with sighting mirror.
Full details →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 MC-2 Compass vs Suunto Run: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Run wins — at 36 g it is 35 g (49%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 Compass (71 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.