Polar vs Suunto:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, Suunto had more branded searches than Polar among running watches worldwide. Suunto was estimated to have 310K branded searches compared to Polar’s 25.5K, and held a 4.3% Share of Search versus Polar’s 0.36%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Polar or Suunto?
Compare the running watches people search for. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Suunto, Polar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Suunto | Polar |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5.9% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 4.9% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 4.2% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 4.2% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 5% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 4.2% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 4.3% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 4.1% | 0.44% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.3% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 4.3% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the Polar and Suunto comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Suunto was ahead of Polar in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Polar’s estimated Share of Search among running watches worldwide moved from 0.6% to 0.36%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.6K to 25.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Suunto’s estimated Share of Search among running watches worldwide moved from 5.9% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 315K to 310K.
How did search popularity change for running watches worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Polar worldwide fell 19.3% over 11 measured months, from 31.6K to 25.5K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Polar’s and Suunto’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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