Customer Reviews
The Ultimate Training Companion! 
2007-07-21
In 30 years of training I've never felt that any training aid has come so close to being the complete tool. Combined with the Bike POD, it has replaced my bike computer and has saved me weight as well. The desk top information is facinating, not that I understand all of it, however it's the most comprehensive compilation of data I've ever enjoyed.
Poor product quality 
2007-06-12
I bought the T6 along with a GPS pod, and when I received the watch, the HR monitor would not work, other than a couple transient "blips" over a number of attempts. The GPS function seemed to work well, and I liked the interface so I returned the faulty watch and requested a replacement instead of a refund. I had a similar problem with the second watch as well, except this one would never register below ~120 bpm. After several calls back and forth seeking a resolution with Suunto USA, I have given up on the product and the company. If you can't ensure the primary function of your product works consistently out of the box, I don't have much hope for the long term quality of the product. A very disappointing experience.
I would pass on this watch 
2007-05-25
I read all the reviews, people loved this watch, so I ordered it. I got it and trained with it for 3 weeks. I hated it. The display was limited to 3 lines of text, the altimeter had to be reset before every workout, the pods were ok, but i just thought not having them was a better solution. So I sold it and bought a Garmin 305 - and have loved it.
The 305 does everything, the more time you spend with it, you wonder how u have trained without it. The GPS is awesome! I havent had any problems with connecting at all. Yes t6 it was smaller, but after getting used to the 305, I dont even notice its a little big now. And when on a bike I have it on the handlebar anyway, so no problem. I would recomend the 305 over the t6 hands down.
Software Disappointment 2007-04-13
I have used Suunto dive computers for years, and had good experience with them. So when Suunto offered the t6 wrist computer and heart rate monitor, I bought it - the high price is reasonable if the item does what it claims. I used the computer for 3 months in my exercise program. I am 74 years old, and need to monitor my heart rate to avoid a dangerous situation. One of the main features selling me on the t6 was the Training Manager and the ability to download heart data from the t6 to my PC for analysis and record filing. When I loaded the Training Manager, a warning message popped up on the screen advising me that the software may not be entirely compatible with Windows operating system (XP). I went ahead and loaded the software and it worked. Then, MS updated my WindowsXP operating system. I believe that in that process, a Suunto DLL file was found to be in the Windows area reserved for Windows System DLLs. The Suunto DLL was relocated, and that was the end of Training Manager. It will not even load, much less work. The newest editions of Training Manager will not work, either. I have contacted Suunto for a new DLL, but as you might have guessed -- there has been no help from Suunto. No kind of answer to my inquiry. The software, like the hardware, is a Finnish product. The Suunto US supplier is just that - a supplier. Any solution to this problem has to come from Finland. Lots of luck everyone! This software problem has spoiled what is a fine piece of hardware. Suunto and First Beat Technology the software developer, put this item on the market knowing full well that there was a compatibility problem between the TM software and the Windows operating system. There is no hint of this problem until you purchase the item and install it. Gotcha!!
Suunto t6 2007-03-24
I have owned Polar and Timex heart rate monitor & GPS systems. The Suunto t6 is head shoulder's above the rest. It is easy to use and the computer interface makes working out fun again!
Awesome product - long learning curve 
2008-06-29
I bought the T6 along with the foot pod. I have been running off and on for a couple of years, have competed in a few 5K races and wanted to take my training up a few notches. This product definitely seems like it has the ability to do that but I am still struggling to learn how to use all of the features - especially the interface with the PC software.
Product is all that is billed - documentation/users guide could use a lot of help.
Great recording device but then what??? 2008-06-17
I have had the T-6 for over a year now and have finally decided that I am done being frustrated and am going to switch to something else. The Suunto T-6 is a great product mechanically. My major disappointments are with regard to the operation and software.
Pro1: (5 stars) The Suunto is a solid device. I give it a full 5+ stars. When I got it paired and running correctly it never dropped heart rate or speed. The data was always solid and complete unless one of the pods batteries died. Had the device not been so great in this area I would have given it up a long time ago.
Con1: (3 stars) I have found the pairing and connecting of devices (foot pod, bike pod, heart rate belt) to be somewhat awkward. Pairing took some work, but now I think I have it down to where I have little problems getting everything to synch up in one or two tries. It isn't a big enough problem to be a deciding factor to me on its use.
Con2: (3 stars) The operation of the device takes some getting used to. If you want to record data you have to make sure you are in the right menu (Training) when you start the stop watch otherwise NO DATA!!! If you are in the "Speed and Distance" menu when you start the stopwatch then you see the stopwatch, heart rate data, and speed but you get home to download and there is NO FILE!!! I did this on not one but two Ironman races, and you can imagine the frustration when I download an empty file. Maybe I am just stupid, which is a real possibility, but I doubt I am the only one that has done it. There are a couple of picky functions like this but I think I have most figured out now after multiple object lessons.
Con3: (0.5 stars) Software. This is the 800 pound anchor for the Suunto. The Suunto is solid enough that I could overlook the other smallish issues listed above if the software was better, but it is terrible. Downloading data from the unit to the computer is slick, but once the data is in the software it gives you a couple of numbers and a tiny little crappy graph. That's it... $400 on the watch and you get a $10 program to look at your data. Imagine looking at your 5 hour half Ironman or trail run on an etch o sketch!!! It's that bad. The watch menu options may be a bit clumsy but the software is 10x worse. I had a Polar 710i before the Suunto T-6. While the Polar had its problems (Heart rate drop-out problems, no footpod, etc.) the software was good enough for what I wanted it for. When I switched to the Suunto I feel like I traded my 36" color TV/VCR combo (polar) in for a B&W I-pod with no headphones (Suunto). The I-pod is a far superior product but if you can't see anything what good is it? If the Suunto had software as good as the Polar 710 I would have been happy with the Suunto.
I am still trying to figure out what to get. I have had good experience with Polar, but it sounds like the RS800 GC has some problems, and the Garmin 305 only has a 10 hour battery life. From everything I can see they both have far better software options than the Suunto. If you want a Suunto, I have two to sell you... and cheap!!!
Excellent HRM Option, but soon will be replaced by T6C 2008-05-24
First, anyone about to purchase this unit, should consider waiting for the T6C as it will have an improved Belt(soft like the polar wearlink), support for the new cadence pod, and real-time training measurements.
Now, I own the T4, T6, and a polar 625SX and will tell you this is my favorite for the following reasons.
Versus the Polar 625SX
Suunto T6 Advantages
1) The USB Cable is far more reliable than Polar infrared transmitter for downloading.
2) The PODs (using dynastream ANT technology that Garmin now owns) results in far less data loss between the watch and PODs.
3) You can replace the battery on the watch and transmitter. This is a big deal as once you run with a HRM, you really don't want to ship it away for a week like Polar requires.
4) It looks like a real watch.
5) More robust construction. I have had my watch for 3 years with no problems beyond replacing the band.
Now the Polar 625SX has 3 advantages over the Suunto
1) Wearlink Transmitter (Fixed by T6C)
2) Cadence POD (fixed by T6C)
3) Power POD (Polar Advantage)
Now compared to the T4
T6 advantages
1) Much better construction
2) T6 Logs all information for download latter
3) USB cable to enable download include
T4 advantages
1) Price
2) PC Pod support for downloads (but much less data available for download)
3) Real time Training information (fixed in T6C)
4) Coach support
Now many people are now buying T4 for the coach support, but you actually can buy coach software to run on your pc from First Beat technology (the supplier of the coach technology on the T4) and it works better on a PC than on the T4 with some excellent reports and the ability to edit the data.
T6 2008-02-08
Great training product....My favorite feature is the calorie counter. The only problem is you have to take it home and upload the info to the computer before you can see the calorie count. This product does so much more than I use it for; if you're serious about your training then you'll love it. Also bought the foot pod for outdoor running. Great paired with the watch. The only BAD thing about this product is if you need any kind of customer service or servicing of the product (i.e., change of battery), it is difficult to talk to an actual person. You have to send the product in to be fixed, but they are pretty prompt about getting it back to you. I've had two problems: 1) my chest strap cracked/ripped, so I had to send it in to get a new one (with no problem--it was under warranty), and 2) changing the battery. I would suggest just sending it in to the company to have them change it for you...it's way too confusing and difficult to deal with it yourself.
A wristop computer you can use everyday 2007-08-10
It's beautiful, it's easy to use and it's really motivating. I'd been exercising without registering the workouts and it was just ok, but I'd never imagined that it would be so more fun to have all the information the t6 gives and allows you to analyze and plan improvements.
I definitely loved this watch. I also bought the bike and the foot pods and they are also great, very easy to use and cleverly designed. They pair with the t6 seamlessly and provide really reliable data.
I strongly recommend this product. What drove me to buy this instead of the Polar S625X system was the design; this wristop computer can really be worn as an everyday watch
The only setback is that I received the t6 with the hr belt battery dead.
