Suunto Core 2 smartwatch leaks with potentially multi-year battery life

The Suunto Core is one of the most unusual smartwatches in the Finnish manufacturer's range, as the watch achieves a battery life of six to 18 months with a single CR2032 battery, depending on how often the screen backlight is used. An empty battery can simply be replaced. the5krunner has now been able to locate the Suunto Core 2 at the FCC. The certification confirms the smartwatch will receive a number of significant improvements.

First and foremost, Suunto is replacing the CR2032 with a larger CR3032, increasing the capacity from 225 mAh to 500 mAh. In combination with modern hardware, this could extend the battery life to over two years, depending on use. The new model is water-resistant to 100 meters instead of just 30 meters and the housing is made of stainless steel. According to the FCC certification, the Suunto Core 2 is no longer manufactured in Finland but in China. The new model can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy and could therefore support standard smartwatch features.

However, in order to enable a longer battery life, the Suunto Core 2 could offer a somewhat limited feature set, just like the Suunto Core Alpha. As the graphic illustration of the back shows, Suunto doesn't offer a heart rate sensor. The Suunto Core Alpha offers an altimeter, a compass, an underwater depth gauge, a weather forecast and an ambient temperature display. The energy-saving display uses a simple red backlight so that it can also be seen at night.