Suunto Race S
Score: 82/100
Garmin Venu 4
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Garmin Venu 4 45 mm is a premium GPS smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.4-inch AMOLED display and up to 12 days of battery life, packed with extensive health and sport metrics. Its larger stainless-steel case makes it bulkier and pricier, which may deter users with smaller wrists or tighter budgets. It is ideal for users seeking a feature-rich smartwatch with long endurance and outdoor capabilities.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
45 hours | 288 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 g | 37 gbest |
1.32 inches | 1.4 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 11.4 mmbest | 12 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 45 hours | 288 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.32 inches | 1.4 inches |
Display Resolution | 466x466 | 454x454 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 60 g | 37 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.4 mm | 12 mm |
Case Material | Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 50m | 5 ATM |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the Venu 4 45mm for its vibrant AMOLED screen, exceptional 12-day battery life, lightweight metal construction, and deep fitness analytics, positioning it as a versatile companion for both daily wear and demanding multisport activities, while noting a modest weight and size increase over the 41 mm sibling.
Everyday users generally praise the long battery endurance and bright, readable display, while occasional comments highlight the larger case size as a drawback for smaller wrists; overall sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about fit and limited user-generated feedback.
“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.
