Suunto
Suunto Race
The Suunto Race lands as a solid mid-range gps sports watche, built around 40 hours.
59/100
40 hoursGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOUsapphire crystal
£299best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Offline topo maps
- Training load metrics
- Above-average water resistance
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Suunto Race wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemsGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU
Offline topo mapsYes
Battery
GPS battery40 hours
Training
Sport modes95
Training load metricsYes
Design
Screen size1.43 "
Water resistance100
Case materialsapphire crystal
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSuunto Race vs Polar Polar Vantage M3
Suunto RacePolar Vantage M3
| SuuntoSuunto RaceThis page | PolarPolar Vantage M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100 | 61 /100Better |
| Battery gps | 40 hoursBetter | 30 hours |
| Multi band gps | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
Who it's for
Is the Suunto Race right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need solar charging, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Suunto Race worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Suunto Race?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the COROS PACE Pro?
The COROS PACE Pro scores 61/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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