Fitness brand Suunto could have a sequel to its R3,810 Core smartwatch in the works. There are no visuals for the device yet, but it certainly exists. The update to the 2007-launched Core watch has turned up in an FCC filing with some interesting information attached.
The most interesting thing? A potential battery life of multiple years. Possibly as many as five, if the work done by the folks who found the regulator filings is accurate.
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There are other details available via the listing, but that’s the main one. The wearable will (or should) be powered by a replaceable CR3032 coin battery. Coupled with Bluetooth Low Energy, it could run without needing to hit a charger for up to two years. The writer at The5KRunner suggests that up to five years might be possible.
Otherwise, the Suunto Core 2 will have a stainless steel chassis and water resistance up to 100 metres. Beyond that, specs are thin for the expected wearable. The model number, OW245, is known, at least.
Since the device is a direct sequel to Suunto’s older device, which has had several spinoffs since, we can expect it to include hiking-specific functions. An upgraded altimeter, barometer, compass, and depth sensor are almost certainly coming. A software upgrade is probably also in the works.
Whatever else the Finnish company adds will have to wait until it’s official. Since the gadget’s details are at the FCC, it probably won’t be too long before something official turns up.
