Garmin vívoactive 5 Ivory
Score: 82/100
Suunto Race S
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Garmin vívoactive 5 offers an AMOLED touchscreen, extensive sport and health tracking features, and an impressive 11-day battery life, making it a versatile fitness companion. It lacks premium health sensors such as ECG and has limited media functionality. Best for active users who value long battery life and a rich suite of sport apps without needing advanced medical-grade sensors.
The Suunto Race S is a premium multisport GPS watch with a vivid 1,000-nit AMOLED screen, long battery life and extensive offline maps. Its size, weight and occasional touchscreen issues may deter users seeking a lightweight daily watch. Best for endurance athletes who prioritize display quality and navigation over ultra-light ergonomics.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
264 hoursbest | 45 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 36 gbest | 60 g |
1.2 inches | 1.32 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 60 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.1 mmbest | 11.4 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 264 hours | 45 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.20 inches | 1.32 inches |
Display Resolution | 390x390 | 466x466 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 36 g | 60 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.1 mm | 11.4 mm |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 5 ATM | 50m |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Suunto Race for its eye-catching 1,000-nit AMOLED display, marathon-length battery life and accurate multi-band GPS, while also noting its weight and bulk, less refined app ecosystem and occasional sensor quirks.
Everyday users love the watch's week-long battery endurance, bright outdoor-readable screen and reliable tracking, but frustrations center on its size, weight, touchscreen hiccups and app sync reliability.
“1.43" AMOLED touchscreen delivers 1,000 nits brightness and crisp 466x466 resolution, visible even in bright sunlight.”
“At 83 g in stainless steel, the watch is heavier than many ultra-light GPS watches, which may affect comfort.”
Select the Race S if you need a more compact watch for daily wear; stick with the full-size Race for maximum screen size, battery and durability.
