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Suunto Race vs Suunto Race S

Race S is the same AMOLED, dual-band GPS watch in a smaller case for $100 less, the only real tradeoff is battery life, and it's also the higher-rated of the two.

Suunto RaceSuunto

Suunto Race

4.3
Suunto Race SSuunto

Suunto Race S

4.5
Best for Small Wrists
$449
MSRP
$349
Lower price
Semi-Smart
Watch Type
Semi-Smart
Solid Training Data
Training Data
Solid Training Data
iOS & Android
Phone
iOS & Android
4.3
Rating
4.5
Higher rated
40 hrs
Longer battery
GPS Battery Life
30 hrs
Dual-Band
GPS
Dual-Band
80g
Weight
60g
Lighter
49mm
Case Size
43mm
No
Wrist Calls
No
Yes
Offline Maps
Yes
Local files only
Offline Music
Local files only
10 ATM
More water resistant
Water Resistance
5 ATM
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Notable For
Best for Small Wrists
Best For
  • •You want the longest battery life this pair offers, even in a bigger case
  • •A larger, more traditional watch face suits your wrist better
  • •You want a smaller, lighter case, especially if you have a smaller wrist
  • •You'd rather save $100 and get the higher-rated version
The Full Story

The Race pairs a bright touchscreen display with offline maps and long battery life at a price that consistently beats comparable Garmin and Polar options. A strong pick for runners who also dabble in triathlon.

Race S keeps the AMOLED display and dual-band GPS of the full-size Race in a case built for smaller wrists, at the cost of some battery life. Still one of the better values in the mid-range watch category.

*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.

†Estimated — this model launched too recently to have an established customer rating yet.

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