Suunto Race S
Score: 82/100
Apple Watch SE 3 40mm Starlight
Score: 81/100Rankings
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.
The Apple Watch SE 3 40 mm GPS model provides snappy performance, an always-on display, and core health tracking in a lightweight recycled aluminum case. It lacks cellular and some advanced sensors, and battery life remains limited to a single day. Great for iPhone users wanting a budget-friendly, feature-rich smartwatch.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
45 hoursbest | 18 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 g | 27.2 gbest |
1.32 inchesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 11.4 mm | 10.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 45 hours | 18 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 60 minutes | 30-45 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | 5.3 |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 466x466 | 324x394 |
Display Type | AMOLED | Retina LTPO OLED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 60 g | 27.2 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.4 mm | 10.7 mm |
Case Material | Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide | Aluminum |
Strap Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
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.
Professional reviewers consider the Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm the best budget Apple Watch, praising its snappy S10 chip, bright 1000-nit OLED display, swimproof design and intuitive gestures, while noting the lack of an always-on screen, missing advanced health sensors and cellular connectivity as trade-offs against higher-end models.
Everyday users love the easy setup, accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking, comfortable lightweight fit and the ability to customize bands, but they commonly complain about the short daily battery life, the small screen size and the absence of Android support or always-on display.
