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Suunto Ocean review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Suunto Ocean Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Suunto Ocean
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

8.2

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

8.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 86% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

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Price

Price not known yet
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

8.0

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

8.3

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

8.1

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.3

Hardware

★Better than 90%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (15)
5 reviews + 10 videos, average 8.6/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 76%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Ranked #107 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Suunto Ocean

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

8.0

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

8.3

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

8.1

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.3

Hardware

8.2
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.7
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
?
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
12 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 12 days on a charge, which is longer than 68.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
50 h
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 50 h on a charge, which is longer than 91.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
50 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 50 h with GPS on, which is longer than 92.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
515 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 515 mAh battery, which is larger than 92.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54% of Smartwatches and equal to 42.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
yes
Suunto Ocean supports dual-frequency GPS. 85% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.43 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.43 inch screen, which is larger than 56.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.6% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 32 GB of internal storage, which is more than 81.3% of Smartwatches and equal to 15% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Suunto Ocean vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 29 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    50 h vs 21 h
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • 30 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    50 h vs 20 h
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–² Better than 76% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (15)
    5 reviews + 10 videos, average 8.6/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 11.5% better value for money
    Suunto Ocean has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.66 vs 7.8).
    8.66 vs 7.76
  • 16.0% higher sentiment score
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 3 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2024 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 29 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    50 h vs 21 h
  • 30 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    50 h vs 20 h
  • 5 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (12 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • 210 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (515 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    515 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dual-frequency GPS
    Suunto Ocean supports dual-frequency GPS, while the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of Smartwatches support dual-frequency GPS.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    466x466 vs 360x360
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 10 °C higher heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a higher temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45.0 °C.
    55 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 8x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX8 vs IP68).
    IPX8 vs IP68
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • 54 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (99 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    99 g vs 45.0 g
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 1.5 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.2 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.2 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 7.4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (49.9 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    49.9 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4.9 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (49.9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    49.9 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX8 vs IP68).
    IPX8 vs IP68
  • 54 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (99 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    99 g vs 45.0 g
  • 1.5 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.2 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.2 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 4.9 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (49.9 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    49.9 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • 7.4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (49.9 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    49.9 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Asking Diver
≈ estimated
28/11/2024
Hands-on review · dive tests and app check
Verdict
Suunto Ocean is a good dive watch for recreational divers who need transmitters, but missing features and an unreliable dive map hold it back.
8.0
DIVEIN
≈ estimated
16/11/2024
Hands-on review · side-by-side diving and smartwatch tests
Verdict
Suunto Ocean is a good recreational dive computer with solid data, but the compass is weak and it is limited for technical diving.
9.0
NAR Outdoors
≈ estimated
07/08/2024
First dive impressions · in-water display and app tests
Verdict
Suunto Ocean is a strong dive computer with a standout underwater display, despite tracking and air display issues.
8.0
NAR Outdoors
≈ estimated
06/07/2024
1-week update · daily wear and dive mode tests
Verdict
The Suunto Ocean is impressive as a daily watch, but its dive mode needs a compass, tank display and dive planning.
9.5
Scuba Diver Magazine
≈ estimated
26/06/2024
Hands-on review · daily use, dive and sport features
Verdict
Suunto Ocean has few faults and is a standout dive computer that sets the bar for modern models.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 5 · 9

Reviewers praise the long battery, capable dive computer and easy controls, but the app and compass disappoint and its size divides opinion.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.4
aquaexposure.com
✓ explicit
03/07/2026
Detailed review · Dive computer
Verdict
The Suunto Ocean is a dive computer that doubles as a GPS sports watch, with long battery life, best for recreational divers who also train on land.
8.0
horloge-du-coureur.fr
✓ explicit
17/02/2026
Hands-on test · Dive watch
Verdict
The Suunto Ocean is a dive and sports watch that suits divers who train on land, though it has no music storage or contactless payment.
9.0
instinctsportif.com
≈ estimated
13/08/2026
Field test · Dive computer
Verdict
The Suunto Ocean is a dive computer and GPS sports watch with 60 hours of dive battery life and free offline maps, but its 50mm case suits larger wrists.
9.5
istintosportivo.com
≈ estimated
08/08/2026
User feedback · Dive computer
Verdict
The Suunto Ocean is a multisport watch and dive computer with a bright AMOLED screen and up to 25 days of battery, best for athletes who also dive.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Suunto Ocean

  • Dive mode is rated for 50 h, enough for several days of diving.
  • The wireless tank sensor shows tank pressure on your wrist.
  • Dual-frequency GPS keeps tracks steady in cities and among trees.
  • A 100 m waterproof rating covers swimming and snorkelling.
  • A 20 min charge covers a one-hour dive.
  • Free offline maps help you find the way on land.

What we don't like about Suunto Ocean

  • At 99 g it is heavy for all-day wear.
  • The 49.9 mm case is too big for thin wrists.
  • A standard strap feels short over a thick wetsuit.
  • No Trimix or CCR support, so technical divers need another computer.
  • Firmware must be updated before every dive.

Verdict

Divers who also want a sports watch for land will find the Suunto Ocean a practical choice. Its wireless tank sensor shows air use on your wrist, and dive mode is rated for 50 h. The battery is rated for 12 days, and in tests it ran about four days with three dives a day. Dual-frequency GPS and free offline maps keep it useful on hikes and runs too, and a 20 min charge covers a one-hour dive or a two-hour run. The trade-off is size. At 99 g and 49.9 mm it is a large watch for thin wrists, and a standard strap feels short over a thick wetsuit. It suits a diver who wants one watch for the boat, the trail and the pool, and does not mind the bulk.

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