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Built for endurance, but the software feels unfinished. Multiple commenters note the watch handles 12+ hour activities well and lasts 15-30 days in watch mode, making it appealing for ultra marathons and mountaineering. But many describe the interface as laggy and buggy months after release, comparing it unfavorably to the sharper Fenix 3 software and calling it 'beta' quality despite the premium price tag, which frustrated long-time Suunto Ambit users considering an upgrade.
The touchscreen divides opinion and struggles with real-world conditions. Several users say the touch/swipe controls are unintuitive and frustratingly unresponsive, and that the screen doesn't work reliably even when dry, let alone with sweat, rain, or gloves. Some argue a touchscreen isn't needed on a sports watch at all and wish for a physical back button, while others note Suunto wisely disables touch during swim workouts to avoid accidental input.
Display brightness and value are recurring sore points. Multiple commenters report the screen is hard to read in dim rooms or against sunlight, with disappointing brightness compared to marketing images. Combined with a plastic-heavy build and a price around $700-800, several felt the watch underdelivered versus rivals like the Garmin Fenix 3/HR, though one buyer felt a $150 second-hand purchase was worthwhile.
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