Suunto Race S
Score: 82/100
Suunto Vertical 2
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 Suunto Vertical 2 is a rugged adventure watch offering unparalleled battery life, solar charging and extensive offline maps. It misses music playback, ANT+ and smart-trainer compatibility, and its weight may be a drawback for small-wrist users. Suited for backcountry explorers who prioritize endurance and navigation over smartwatch entertainment.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
45 hours | 65 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 gbest | 74 g |
1.32 inches | 1.4 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 11.4 mmbest | 13.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 45 hours | 65 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | Bluetooth Smart |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.32 inches | 1.4 inches |
Display Resolution | 466x466 | 280x280 |
Display Type | AMOLED | LCD |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 60 g | 74 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.4 mm | 13.6 mm |
Case Material | Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide | Glass fiber reinforced polyamide |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 50m | 100m |
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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 consider the Suunto Vertical a benchmark for adventure watches, emphasizing its unmatched battery life, solar charging option, high-resolution sapphire display and precise dual-band GNSS. They note the missing music playback and ANT+ support as gaps compared to competing smartwatch ecosystems.
Everyday owners overwhelmingly praise the watch's endurance, comfortable fit and reliable navigation, especially the solar-boosted battery. Recurring complaints focus on the absence of music storage and the relatively heavy feel on smaller wrists.
“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.”
“haven't gotten close to depleting”
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.
