SUUNTO" is a Scandinavian brand with a tough construction that can withstand harsh environments and a sophisticated design that is unique to the Scandinavian brand. While all kinds of manufacturers have emerged in the field of outdoor watches in recent years, SUUNTO continues to boast a high percentage of wearers.
This spring, Suunto has released open-ear earphones that use the air conduction method. When choosing earphones for sports activities, it is desirable to be able to monitor your surroundings without blocking your earholes. Moreover, the SUUNTO SPARK earphones with earhooks can be worn during exercise without slipping out of place.
SUUNTO Spark ¥29,700
The most significant feature is the Running Sensor function, which can measure neck fatigue based on average ground contact time, vertical movement, and even neck range of motion during running.
Here are the results of the measurement using Suunto's "Race S" in combination with a dedicated app.
Although the earphones by themselves do not support GPS distance measurement, when linked to a Suunto watch, detailed data such as pace and heart rate can be monitored with voice guidance while running.
What's more, you can conveniently use head gestures to select songs and make calls. Shaking your head twice to skip to the next song, or nodding twice to start a call when receiving an incoming call. Suunto's advanced sensing functions rarely malfunctioned, and the device responded to the minute movements of the body.
The earphones are equipped with a "multi-driver system" that includes independent drivers for bass and treble, plus a sound leakage prevention system, so the sound quality, which is the most important aspect of earphones, is perfect. Head tracking is also supported, so the direction of sound flow can be adjusted in real time according to head movements. If you turn on "Spatial Audio" in the settings of the dedicated application, you can enjoy a realistic music experience.
It is also waterproof and dustproof for use in sports such as trail running. It retains enough functionality to withstand dust, sweat, and light rain. The battery lasts up to 7 hours for the earphones alone, and up to 36 hours of continuous playback when used with the charging case.
This fascinating product can be used not only as a stand-alone earphone, but also as a reliable partner in the sports scene by linking it with a watch or an app. Why not pick up a pair of these earbuds to smartly add color to your summer running life?
