Watch out, Whoop - Suunto could be working on a secret screenless fitness tracker that monitors your heart health

Suunto is reportedly developing a screenless fitness tracker, codenamed HR264, to compete with devices like Whoop. Regulatory filings suggest the device will focus on heart rate and recovery tracking without a display.
Why it matters
Highlights a growing trend in wearable technology toward minimalist, screenless health monitoring devices.
Wearables Watch out, Whoop — Suunto could be working on a secret screenless fitness tracker that monitors your heart health TechRadar Follow Alex Blake Add to Preferred Sources Fri, October 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM UTC When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
A leak suggests Suunto is working on a screenless fitness tracker
The device would monitor your heart rate and health
Photos have appeared but few other details are known
Screenless fitness bands are having a moment right now, with the likes of the Fitbit Air and the Garmin Cirqa showing that you don't need a display to get a great wearable. Now, it looks like Suunto might be about to enter the fray with its own screenless option, and it might end up ditching the expensive subscription as well.
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