While the Apple Watch needs charging every night, Suunto could be prepping a smartwatch with battery life measured in years to take on the Garmin Fenix

Date:
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Description:
A new FCC filing suggests that we're about to see the launch of the Suunto Core 2, with a replaceable battery.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Suunto Core 2 has been registered with the FCC It points to an imminent launch for the watch The wearable could come with a long-lasting, replaceable battery One problem with the best smartwatches is that top-quality screens and cutting-edge features are often very demanding in terms of battery life, but it seems Suunto could be working on a new wearable with a battery life that extends to a couple of years.

As spotted by the5krunner (via Notebookcheck ), Suunto has lodged a filing
for a new smartwatch with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. It's a necessary admin step for any gadget sold in the United States. Not only does the filing reveal the device name to be the Suunto Core 2 suggesting a sequel to a model that's almost two decades old it also
mentions a replaceable CR3032 lithium battery, with a capacity of 500 mAh. Article continues below You may like Theres only one thing I want in watchOS 27: better battery life Suunto Vertical 2 review: All thats good about the Race 2, only more rugged The best smartwatch 2026

The capacity is more than double that of the CR2032 in the old Suunto Core watch, and given the advances in wearable tech we've seen in recent years, that means this new watch could go up to two years or even more before the battery needs swapping. Years of battery life The Garmin Fenix 8 (Image credit: Garmin) Of course, the battery life you'll be able to get on the Suunto Core 2 will depend on numerous factors, including how many times
you're tracking activities with GPS, and how often you light up the display.

However, it's a promising upgrade that would mean you might be changing your smartwatch again before the battery runs out on your current one. You certainly wouldn't have to worry about forgetting your charger on a trip.

One of the ways Suunto could extend the battery life on this device is by limiting its features. There doesn't seem to be a heart rate sensor here, though there is mention of 100 m / 328 ft water resistance and a stainless steel casing. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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In terms of design, at least, it may be comparable to the Garmin Fenix
series. The most recent Garmin Fenix 8 claims 16 days of battery life between charges, depending on usage, but there is also a solar-powered version that can extend that further. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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