The Suunto Wing 2 represents the next generation of Suunto’s open-ear bone conduction headphones, with a raft of features designed for athletes who demand performance, comfort, and safety. Building on the innovation of the original Suunto Wing, the Wing 2 refines the user experience, from sound quality and microphone clarity to smart functionality and battery life. Whether you’re chasing KOMs on the trails, logging long trail runs, or commuting through traffic, the Wing 2 has features to suit most active users.
Key Features
At its core, the Suunto Wing 2 combines advanced open-ear bone conduction technology with a lightweight titanium and silicone frame (just 35 g) for a secure fit. By leaving the ear canal open, users remain fully aware of their surroundings similar to the Shockz OpenRun headphones – a major advantage for trail, road, and urban athletes alike.
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With the Wing 2, Suunto have upgraded audio quality, delivering richer, clearer audio even in wind or high-speed conditions thanks to dual microphones and environmental noise cancellation features. The microphone system is now more robust, supporting clear calls and voice feedback at speeds up to a claimed 30 km/h.
A standout addition is real-time voice feedback directly from Suunto watches via the Suunto App (available in the SuuntoPlus Store), allowing users to receive live training data and performance cues without glancing at their wrist. Neat if you’re a pace-muncher.
The Smart LED lighting system enhances visibility and safety during low-light workouts, with customisable running and cycling modes managed through the Suunto App. Battery performance has also been optimized with up to 12 hours of playback, 3 hours from a 5-minute charge, and an additional 24 hours via the included power bank.
Rounded out by USB-C charging with a separate chargeable port, IP67 dust- and waterproofing, and head-movement controls for true hands-free operation, the Wing 2 redefines what athletes can expect from performance-driven audio.
Suunto Wing 2 on the Trail
Using the Suunto Wing 2 is simple, simply charge, pair via bluetooth and head to the trails. For more features, simply pair with the Suunto App. From here you can get workout cues straight to your ears – which is a great option for a mountain biker using a Suunto watch. After all, getting workout cues from a watch while on a bike can be a little awkward and distracting.
Using the app, you can also customise light modes (static, blinking and sport modes – that display lights with head turning for rearward visibility), sound mode and head movement control. There are also features to assess spinal flexibility and fatigue via a jump score, wild.
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Popping them over the ears, it’s initially evident that the Suunto Wing 2 is a much larger unit than the Shokz offerings. This is due to the LED features, and likely a result of the increased battery life and isn’t a deal-breaker fit-wise, but something to note. They fit my small head adequately, though not as snug as the small-fit Aeropex, so I would have no qualms about recommending them for my larger-noggin’ed friends.
As for LED lights – the thing is you don’t see what’s happening. I initially had the lights set to static for low light conditions, then changed to sport mode that displayed the LED’s with change of position. If I was a dedicated runner rather than a fortnightly plodder, looking to train in low-light conditions, then this would be a great feature. As it remains, I am never mad about extra safety features. For road riders who hit the bitumen early, I could see that the Wing 2 could be an additional safety feature to increase visibility.
I especially loved the USB-C charge powerbank. Heading overseas recently, I was able to simply charge the power bank prior to leaving, which gave me enough battery power to churn through a handful of runs in the Alps. This is a departure from competitors like Shokz, though their new OpenFit 2+ sport earbuds do offer a charge case.
One thing I found a little trickier than my other bone-conduction headphones on rotation was the use of the button controls. While I tried head movement controls, I found it awkward to be nodding along while on the bike and preferred the physical button, however the ergonomics of the button made it difficult to engage at times.
Similarly, while Suunto have claimed that wind as a factor impacting audio quality has been reduced up to 30km/hr, it’s simply part of the package with bone conduction headphones that you will have some wind interference at higher speeds.
Our Take on the Suunto Wing 2
Overall, the Suunto Wing 2 takes a basic bone-conduction headphone and lifts it to another level with a range of features. While I had some small qualms with the button ergonomics, overall the Wing 2 is a great option and fabulous accompaniment to the Suunto range of sports watches.
RRP: $299.99
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