Suunto Race 2 vs Suunto Race
These two are very similar: both have built-in GPS and Suunto software. The main difference: the Suunto Race 2 lasts a little longer: up to 18 days against 16 days in smartwatch mode.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Similar battery life: up to 18 days and 16 days.
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GPS
Evenly matched
Both have built-in GPS with similar features.
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Display
Evenly matched
Both have LTPO OLED screens of a similar size.
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Suunto Race 2 wins
The Suunto Race 2 is lighter: 76 g against 83 g.
Other differences
- Storage Suunto Race 2 wins
The Suunto Race 2 has 32 GB of storage against 16 GB, more room for music and maps.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Suunto Race 2 if…
- You'd like a bit more time between charges: it's rated for 18 days.
- You load music or maps onto the watch: it has 32 GB.
Choose the Suunto Race if…
- You prefer its look and app: it covers the same essentials as the Suunto Race 2.
Full spec comparison
On the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Suunto | Suunto |
| Series | Race | Race |
| Versions | — | Titanium |
| Colours | All Black | Birch |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Suunto | Suunto |
| Storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| App store | Yes | — |
Display
The screens are closely matched.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Display name | LTPO AMOLED | High definition AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.5 in | 1.43 in |
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 466 x 466 |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen | touchscreen, crown |
Design & durability
Both are similar in size, weight and water rating.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Case shape | Round | — |
| Dimensions | 49 x 49 x 12.5 mm | 49 x 49 x 13.3 mm |
| Thickness | 12.5 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight (case) | 76 g | 83 g |
| Case material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Lens | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Band material | silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits wrists | 125-175 mm | 125-175 mm |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| MIL-STD-810 tested | — | Yes |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 55 °C | -20 to 55 °C |
Battery
The Suunto Race 2 is ahead on battery life.
It lasts a little longer (18 days), and the Suunto Race doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 18 days | 16 days |
| Battery (multi-band GPS) | 2.3 days | 2.1 days |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 18 days; Battery saver: 30 days; Multi-band GPS: 2.3 days; All satellite systems: 2.7 days; Max battery GPS: 8.3 days | Smartwatch: 16 days; Battery saver: 26 days; Multi-band GPS: 2.1 days; Max battery GPS: 8.3 days |
| Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Charging | proprietary-plug | — |
GPS & navigation
Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | Downloadable maps |
| Navigation features | waypoints, back-to-start, route planning | waypoints, breadcrumb trail, route planning, POI navigation, bearing navigation |
Health & sensors
Both track much the same health data.
Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, barometer, compass, SpO2 | optical HR, barometer, compass, SpO2 |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep stages | Sleep stages |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Energy score | Daily resource level | Daily resource level |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 115 | 115 |
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Pool and open water | Pool and open water |
| Underwater heart rate | Yes | — |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, lactate threshold | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, lactate threshold, HRV status |
| Adaptive coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist running power | Yes | — |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadence | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadence |
Smart features
The Suunto Race 2 is ahead on smart features.
It has more storage (32 GB), and the Suunto Race doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | Android |
| Cellular | None | — |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist modes | ski | — |
| Diving | Depth gauge | Depth gauge |
| Max dive depth | 10 m | 10 m |