Suunto Run
Score: 78/100
Apple Watch SE 3 40mm Starlight
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Apple Watch SE 3 40 mm GPS model provides snappy performance, an always-on display, and core health tracking in a lightweight recycled aluminum case. It lacks cellular and some advanced sensors, and battery life remains limited to a single day. Great for iPhone users wanting a budget-friendly, feature-rich smartwatch.
The Suunto Run is a lightweight GPS sports watch aimed at runners, offering a crisp AMOLED screen, dual-band GNSS and up to 20 hours of GPS battery. Its limited GPS accuracy, lack of maps and modest music storage may deter power users. Ideal for beginner to intermediate runners who value comfort and basic training metrics.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 18 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 36 g | 27.2 gbest |
1.32 inchesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 11.5 mm | 10.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 18 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 60 minutes | 30-45 minutes |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 466x466 | 324x394 |
Display Type | AMOLED | Retina LTPO OLED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 36 g | 27.2 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.5 mm | 10.7 mm |
Case Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Aluminum |
Strap Material | Nylon textile | Fluoroelastomer |
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Professional reviewers commend the Suunto Run for its ultra-light profile, bright AMOLED display, and precise dual-band GNSS performance, but note the absence of offline maps, streaming music, and occasional distance creep.
Everyday users love the watch's barely-there feel, comfortable fabric strap, and reliable heart-rate and GPS data, praising its readability in sunlight. Common complaints focus on occasional GPS distance creep, the heavier silicone strap option, and the lack of maps or full-featured music streaming.
“Extremely lightweight at 36 g with textile strap, providing all-day comfort and no wrist distraction during long runs.”
“Bright 1.32-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 466 × 466 resolution remains easily readable in direct sunlight.”
Professional reviewers consider the Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm the best budget Apple Watch, praising its snappy S10 chip, bright 1000-nit OLED display, swimproof design and intuitive gestures, while noting the lack of an always-on screen, missing advanced health sensors and cellular connectivity as trade-offs against higher-end models.
Everyday users love the easy setup, accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking, comfortable lightweight fit and the ability to customize bands, but they commonly complain about the short daily battery life, the small screen size and the absence of Android support or always-on display.
