SUUNTO SPARTAN TRAINER WRIST HR
$380
The Finnish company Suunto started over 80 years ago by making compasses. It’s not surprising, that today, they are a leader in the outdoor-adventure navigation space. The Ambit series of watches are beloved by ultrarunners, as the details and design have catered to this In 2017, they rolled out their Spartan series with built-in optical heart rate sensors, which our testers have found are among the most accurate in the industry. The Spartan Trainer is Suunto’s affordable option, aimed at the road runner, but it also works as a great trail companion or multisport trainer for the budget-conscious. Simply put, for under $400, it’s the most reliable, powerful and fully featured running watch on the market. It has a very good optional heart rate monitor, all the little bells and whistles of higher end models, and looks great. The Spartan Trainer is a brilliant option, especially for the price.