🗓 Released May 1, 2023
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📊Models at a Glance
| Model | Battery | GPS | Key Sensors | Best For |
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| Suunto Race (49mm) | 26 days (40h GPS) | Multi-band L1+L5 | Training load, HRV, SpO2, heart rate | AMOLED running GPS watch with multi-week battery. |
| Suunto Race S (43mm) | 16 days (30h GPS) | Multi-band L1+L5 | Training load, HRV, SpO2, heart rate | Smaller wrist size and lighter form factor. |
💡About the Suunto Race
The Suunto Race, released May 2023, is Suunto's AMOLED running watch — combining a vivid always-on display with 26-day battery, multi-band GPS, and Suunto's training analytics platform. Lighter and more running-focused than the Suunto Vertical, it targets competitive road and trail runners who want an AMOLED watch with serious GPS credentials.
- AMOLED always-on at 26-day battery
Suunto's efficient software keeps the AMOLED always active while delivering 26 days of smartwatch use — ahead of most AMOLED competitors.
- Multi-band GPS precision
Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS for accurate tracking in urban areas, under tree cover, and on technical trails.
- Suunto app and route planning
Built-in route navigation from Suunto's route library with breadcrumb maps and back-to-start guidance.
🎯Who is this for?
Competitive road and trail runners who want Suunto's clean and precise GPS tracking, an AMOLED display, and multi-week battery life. A strong choice for Suunto loyalists or anyone exploring alternatives to Garmin and COROS.
❓FAQs
Is Suunto Race better than Garmin Forerunner 965?
Both are premium running GPS watches at similar prices. Garmin FR965 has full topographic maps, running dynamics, and a larger ecosystem. Suunto Race has comparable AMOLED display quality and a simpler interface some runners prefer. Choose Garmin for maps and analytics depth, Suunto for clean simplicity.
Does Suunto Race work with iPhone?
Yes, fully — the Suunto app is available on both iOS and Android with complete feature parity.
What is the difference between Suunto Race and Suunto Vertical?
Suunto Race has an AMOLED display (better indoors/night) and is lighter and smaller. Suunto Vertical has an MIP display, 60-day battery (vs 26 days), and is designed for mountain and expedition use.
Does Suunto Race have offline maps?
Yes — Suunto Race supports downloadable offline maps via the Suunto app. You can load custom routes from Komoot, Strava, and other platforms. Map quality and detail are comparable to Garmin and COROS.
What sport modes does Suunto Race support?
Over 95 sport modes including running, cycling, swimming, skiing, kayaking, and custom modes. It also supports multisport for triathlon transitions.