Suunto may be working on a screenless heart rate monitor to take on Garmin

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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:22:24 +0000

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New leak suggests Suunto will launch a screenless heart rate monitor to take on Garmin and Fitbit.

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 A leak suggests Suunto is working on a screenless fitness tracker The device would monitor your heart rate and health Photos have appeared but few other details are known Screenless fitness bands are having a moment right now, with the likes of the Fitbit Air and the Garmin Cirqa showing that you dont need a display to get a great wearable. Now, it looks like Suunto might be about to enter the fray with its own screenless option, and it might end up ditching the expensive subscription as well.

The device was first spotted by the5krunner , which found a listing in the UAEs Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority database. This described a Suunto heart rate monitor under the codename HR264, and it follows similar listings made in South Korea and Singapore in recent weeks. Unfortunately, we dont know much else about the device. The listing does not include a product name, price or features list, so much of the details remain unknown for now. As pointed out by the5krunner, we dont even know if the device is a chest strap, armband, wrist-worn tracker, or something else. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

However, the5krunner notes that certification photos of its HR264 heart rate monitor show a rechargeable optical band used for 24/7 recovery tracking,
with images appearing to show the product measuring roughly 44mm in height
and 30mm in width.

Suuntos app is currently free and offers an optional paid AI coach on the side, and it seems the HR264 heart rate monitor could take a similar
approach. That would help it avoid the kind of expensive subscription that is required for devices made by the likes of Whoop. You may like 3 features a screenless Apple fitness tracker needs to rival Fitbit and Garmin Garmin
Cirqa review: 2026's top-tier screenless smart band The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 Still months away I've put the photos, where it sits against CIRQA, LOOP and the rest, and what's still unknown on the page. I'll keep it updated until launch. https://t.co/uCKnUPIcUi October 15, 2026 Suunto has established itself as a maker of impressive smartwatches, with the likes of the Vertical 2 scoring highly when we reviewed it. And Suunto has past pedigree with heart rate monitoring, with its Race 2 smartwatch performing well in this area when we tested it last year.

But the HR264 would be the companys first foray into screenless devices, and this is a very different area to compete in because the user experience
relies almost entirely on the products companion app. But as our reviewer noted when they tested the Vertical 2, While Suuntos smartphone app is perfectly acceptable, Id argue it isnt as good nor as all-encompassing as Garmin . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Still, theres time for Suunto to get this right ahead of the HR264s launch, which the5krunner believes could still be months away. When that happens, there will be another screenless fitness tracker for interested users to investigate, and that competition could help drive the industry forward if it brings something new to the table. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best fitness tracker deals Garmin Vivoactive 6 210 View See all prices voucher gift Samsung Samsung Galaxy Fit3 59 View See all prices
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