Suunto

Suunto Race S

The Suunto Race S lands as a solid mid-range gps sports watche, built around Titanium.

55/100
Solid pick
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Why we rate it

  • Offline topo maps
  • Scores 55/100
  • No multi-band (l1+l5)
  • No solar charging
Score profile

Where the Suunto Race S wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
GPSOverallValue825555
GPS
82
Overall spec score
55
Value position
55
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Offline topo mapsYes

Design

Case materialTitanium
Head to head

Suunto Race S vs SUUNTO SUUNTO Vertical 2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSOverallValue
Suunto Race SSUUNTO Vertical 2
 SuuntoSuunto Race SThis pageSUUNTOSUUNTO Vertical 2
Overall score55 /10055 /100
Who it's for

Is the Suunto Race S 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 multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
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 S worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Suunto Race S?

Its offline topo maps stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Apple Watch Ultra 2?

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.