Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt vs Wahoo TICKR FIT

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79
Wahoo TICKR FIT

Wahoo TICKR FIT

kr 799

Quick verdict

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 50)

Wahoo TICKR FIT

kr 799

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 14 products in Heart Rate Monitor on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt· leads in 5

Battery lifeFeaturesWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Wahoo TICKR FIT· leads in none

  • Battery life

    500 hTop 4%
    30 h
  • Features

    2
    1
  • Water resistance

    30 mTop 43%
    1 m
  • Lightness

    41 gTop 37%
    46 g
  • Affordability

    $79Top 32%
    $80Top 39%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$79
kr 799
2014
2018

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)
—
Optical heart rate sensor
Accurate ECG-based heart rate tracking, Stores heart rate when the watch is out of range, e.g. swimming, Comfortable for all-day wear, Replaceable coin cell battery, Small and light Smart Sensor
Optical heart rate and calorie tracking from the forearm, Comfortable alternative to a chest strap, Bluetooth and ANT+ for phones, watches and bike computers, Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 hours, Two armband sizes included

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy (1 connection)
Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+
No
No
Yes (3.5 hours at 120 bpm, with compatible Suunto watches)
No

Battery

CR2025 coin cell
Rechargeable (magnetic charging dock)
Up to 500 hours
Up to 30 hours

Build & durability

30 m
IPX7 (1 m immersion, not suitable for swimming)
-20°C to 60°C
—
40.6 g (sensor + M strap)
Approx. 46 g (sensor + armband)
Textile chest strap
Adjustable fabric armband
Plastic
Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt vs Wahoo TICKR FIT?

For value comparison: The Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt ($79) offers better affordability compared to the Wahoo TICKR FIT ($79.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt or the Wahoo TICKR FIT?

The Wahoo TICKR FIT is newer: it came out in 2018, and the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt in 2014.

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