Magellan Switch Up vs Suunto Ambit 2

Magellan Switch Up Suunto Ambit 2

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse No NoBoth don't track heart rate
External HR Monitor Yes Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps No NoBoth don't count your steps
Pace Yes Yes
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes NoSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Magellan Switch Up
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation No YesSuunto Ambit 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass No YesSuunto Ambit 2 has a compass
Watch / Clock No YesOnly Suunto Ambit 2 has a watch
Alarm Clock No YesSuunto Ambit 2 has a alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoMagellan Switch Up has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather No Yes*Weather forecast
Temperature Yes Yes
ReportsActivityActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No NoBoth don't have phone notifications
Caller ID No NoBoth don't show caller ID notification
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration1 days30 daysSuunto Ambit 2 battery life is about 30.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight71 grams89 gramsMagellan Switch Up is 18.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size0,82 x 0,96 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Color Display No No
Touch Screen No No

Compatibility

Android No NoBoth don't compatible with Android devices
iOS No NoBoth don't compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoMagellan Switch Up compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoMagellan Switch Up allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal Yes NoMagellan Switch Up allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yes NoYou can integrate Magellan Switch Up with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth No NoBoth don't have Bluetooth
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes YesBoth provide ANT+ wireless technology
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Magellan Switch Up

Suunto Ambit 2